Comparison

UltraTap Delay vs EchoFlower

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UltraTap Delay

Create rhythmic delays, glitchy reverbs, and evolving soundscapes with up to 64 taps. This app offers unique controls for shaping sound, including LFOs, envelopes, and a "Slurm" control for smearing and modulation. Explore over 150 inspiring presets and innovative performance features.

Highlights
  • Up to 64 taps for complex delays
  • Spread knob for rhythmic spacing
  • LFOs and envelopes for stutter effects
  • Slurm control for unique modulation
  • Stereo image control
  • Over 150 presets
  • Ribbon and Hotswitch controls
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UltraTap is a unique multi-tap effect capable of rhythmic delays, glitchy reverbs, huge pad-like volume swells and extraordinary modulation. It’s the perfect tool for creating drum fills, vocal choruses, swelling guitar chords and other evolving effects — everything from reversed reverbs to a massed church choir singing a Gregorian chant in Notre-Dame Cathedral. Features: - Use up to 64 taps to create simple repeats or morph delays into choruses and reverbs. - Speed up or slow down the rhythmic spacing between taps using the Spread knob. - Use the onboard LFOs and envelopes to chop the sound source into stuttered rhythms. - Use the innovative "Slurm" control to smear taps together or modulate them to create truly unique reverbs. - Control the stereo image of taps to alternate between hard-panned and mono. - Over 150 presets designed to inspire; including artist presets by Chris Carter, Colin Newman, Sasha and many more. - Innovative Ribbon and Hotswitch allow for changing any combination of parameters simultaneously. - Use Mix Lock to scroll through presets while keeping the wet-dry mix constant. - Available as an Audio Units AUv3 plug-in and Standalone App.

About

EchoFlower

Enhance your audio with a versatile delay and vintage stereo texture effect. Easily add depth, width, and character to any sound with intuitive controls and professional-grade processing.

Highlights
  • Musical delay system
  • Vintage stereo widening
  • Reverb, Flanger, Chorus textures
  • Multi-band stereo control
  • Intuitive tap tempo
  • Mix-ready processing
Features
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EchoFlower: Musical Delay + Vintage Stereo Texture In Full Bloom! Add beautiful and musical delay to your tracks with EchoFlower - where classic delay meets vintage-inspired texture. From rhythmic echoes to lush spatial reflections, discover how easy it is to add gorgeous, analog-style dimension and feel to any sound! Professional-grade processing wrapped in an intuitive, inspiring interface. Instantly Transform Your Sound: * Turn static sounds into evolving rhythmic fields * Add vintage-style stereo widening that breathes life into digital recordings * Easily add carefully tuned Reverb, Flanger, or Chorus textures * Create immersive, flowing echoes that dance between channels * Tap or Dial in perfectly synced rhythms that enhance any instrument or voice * Give your instruments that perfect touch of depth and character Made for Everyone: * Producers: Add and control rhythmic dimension that moves in perfect time * Beatmakers: Create rhythmic counterpoints that elevate your patterns * Mix Engineers: Place sounds precisely in the spatial field * Live Performers: Tap in tempo changes that follow your performance * Beginners: Get beautiful and balanced pro results instantly * Experts: Discover endless creative depths beneath the thoughtful interface Professional Features Made Musical: 1. “Echo” Delay System - Our unique delay system delivers everything from classic slapback delay to expansive ping pong echoes. Always musical, always perfectly balanced, easy to set up, and fitting for any genre. 2. “Flower” Blooming Engine - Shape your sound with our analog-inspired processing. Produce stereo widening for tight sounds while adding subtle warmth and Clean, Reverb, Flanger, or Chorus effect textures. From gentle vintage character to deep, yet balanced textures. The perfect amount of analog flavor is at your fingertips. 3. Simple Multi-Band Stereo Control - Experience musical space shaping with Ping Pong mode. Powered by precise timing and dynamic stereo placement, it delivers everything from subtle width enhancement to immersive head bouncing transformations. 4. Mix-Ready Processing - Our intelligent "Sit" control and adaptive output stage ensure professional results every time. Shape the perfect frequency balance, push sounds forward, or pull them back - everything sits flawlessly in your mix. 5. Intuitive Tap Tempo - Playing off the clock? Feel the rhythm and tap it in. Complex timing relationships are surprisingly simple with our musician-friendly design. 6. ValueView parameter display delivers instant feedback that floats above your finger, ensuring precise control without losing sight of your adjustments, even on the smallest screens. Technical Excellence: * AUv3 Plugin Format works in your favorite DAWs (Logic Pro, GarageBand, LoopyPro, Cubasis 3, and other iOS/iPadOS DAWs that support AUv3) * Support for automation of all parameters * Global Preset Manager with factory and user presets (including 10 carefully crafted factory presets) * Precision parameter smoothing for artifact-free modulation * Professional +/-12dB output with automatic gain compensation * High-quality interpolation for a smooth and musical delay experience * Intelligent Dual-shelf tone control for perfect mix placement * Zero-latency real-time processing Transform Your Sound Today: Whether you're adding subtle rhythmic enhancement or pushing creative boundaries into experimental territory, EchoFlower adapts to your style or genre. Get started in seconds, then discover the depths of this unique Hybrid Delay + Vintage Stereo Texture plugin as you explore. Give Your Mix a Textured Rhythmic Dimension with Beautiful Delays That Bloom In Time With Your Music!

Screenshots

UltraTap Delay3 screens
EchoFlower3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UltraTap Delay at 88% against EchoFlower's 50%. UltraTap Delay also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (20 vs 5). EchoFlower's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $14.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

UltraTap Delay costs $14.99 and EchoFlower $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UltraTap Delay holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of UltraTap Delay's written reviews are positive against 50% of EchoFlower's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UltraTap Delay ships an update every 2 months, EchoFlower every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
UltraTap Delay versus EchoFlower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltraTap DelayEchoFlower
Price$14.99$9.99 — better
Rating4.8 (20 ratings) — better4.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEventideSimon Alexander

Customer experience

UltraTap Delay

All ratings20 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

EchoFlower

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

UltraTap Delay

No in-app purchases

None

EchoFlower

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UltraTap Delay free?
UltraTap Delay costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EchoFlower free?
EchoFlower costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UltraTap Delay or EchoFlower?
UltraTap Delay is rated higher. UltraTap Delay averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while EchoFlower averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do UltraTap Delay or EchoFlower have ads?
Neither UltraTap Delay nor EchoFlower shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UltraTap Delay or EchoFlower?
UltraTap Delay ships an update every 2 months, and EchoFlower every 3 weeks. Most recently, UltraTap Delay was updated on September 8, 2026 and EchoFlower on September 17, 2026.

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