Comparison

波動 Hysteric Oscillator vs PolyIvoks Filter

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

Head to head
About

波動 Hysteric Oscillator

Generate test tones and observe real-time waveform changes. Explore frequency, volume, filters, and modulation effects for audio experiments and learning synthesizer basics.

Highlights
  • Generate test tones and drone sounds
  • Real-time waveform display
  • Control frequency, volume, and panning
  • Low-pass filter
  • AM/FM modulation effects
  • Two-channel mode (Full Version)
  • Save and recall settings (Full Version)
Features
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An oscillator experiment app that shows the waveform in real time while it plays. Generate sine, square, pulse, sawtooth, and noise from 2 Hz to 20 kHz, and control the filter (low-pass / high-pass) and AM / FM modulation from your device. Export what you made as a video or an audio file. Useful for quick speaker and amplifier checks, DIY audio circuit tests, and learning synthesizer basics. Features - Six waveshapes: sine, square, pulse, sawtooth, harmonics, and noise (White, Pink, or Brown) - Real-time waveform display with L / R in separate colors; tap to switch to a mono trace - Spectrum analyzer: see the frequency content in real time, with guide lines on each harmonic so you can read how much harmonic content the sound has - "Harm" waveshape built from added harmonics: pick which harmonic is loudest with a slider, then set the character with Pure / Full / Odd / Even, and check the result in the spectrum - Frequency from 2 Hz to 20 kHz, with exact numeric entry - Filter: off / low-pass / high-pass, with resonance (Q) and slope (-12 to -48 dB/oct) - AM modulation with five modulator shapes; pulse lets you set the beep length in milliseconds - FM modulation with five modulator shapes: vibrato, trill, siren and hiccup-style pitch movement - Stereo balance control - 42 built-in presets (bandwidth-check sine tones, filter and pulse driven effects) - Export a vertical video (MP4) of the moving waveform for social media (free) - Export audio files (WAV / M4A) with the Full Version - Two channels for interference and beating (Full Version) - Save your own presets (Full Version) Great for - Quick checks of speakers, earphones, and amplifiers - Testing DIY effects pedals and audio circuits - Learning waveforms, filters, and modulation - Classroom and workshop demonstrations - Playing with drones, beats, and modulated tones Free and Full Version The oscillator, waveform display, filter, modulation, numeric entry, and video export are free. Two-channel operation, preset saving and file sharing, audio file export, and alternate app icons are available through a one-time in-app purchase. Note This app is intended for experiments and quick checks, not precision measurement. Start at a low volume, and take care when connecting earphones, headphones, or external speakers.

About

PolyIvoks Filter

This audio effect plugin emulates the sound of a legendary 1980s Soviet synthesizer filter. It offers stereo output and a range of modulation and envelope controls for creative sound shaping. A demo version is available with limited free play time.

Highlights
  • Standalone and AUv3 plugin
  • Modeled vintage filter
  • LFO and envelope modulation
  • Stereo output
  • Scalable GUI
  • Undo/Redo and A/B comparison
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PolyIvoks Filter AUv3 plug-in — comes as time-limited Demo-version for you to try. It gives you 5 minutes of Free play time. (You can reload the PolyIvoks Filter AUv3 plug-in as many times as you want, thereby you get the Demo period again and again.) Unlimited version of PolyIvoks Filter AUv3 plug-in comes as In-App Purchase PolyIvoks Filter developed on the basis of the filter of the legendary Soviet synthesizer from 1980s, and only now the legendary Soviet analog sound became available in stereo mode. Features: • Standalone and AUv3 plug-in; • Precise port of Rack Extensions plug-in; • Modeled vintage Filter; • Undo/Redo; • A/B comparison; • 2x/4x/8x Upsampling; • Macro controllers; • Built-in Gain Match; • Scalable GUI. MODULATOR house the LFO controls: MODE — which offers four waveforms, including Noise and a stepped function for Sample & Hold effects, well as SPEED control. FILTER: The four controls adjust CUTOFF, RESONANCE, LPF to BPF switch, MODULATION (LFO) level and ENVELOPE level (You can set positive or negative values). ENVELOPE: repeating ATTACK/DECAY envelope. MASTER: the rightmost unit has 3 regulators ENVELOPE level (You can set positive or negative values), VOLUME (output gain) and DIGITAL/ANALOG switch. To use PolyIvoks Filter as a plug-in, you need an AUv3-compatible host app like GarageBand, Auria, AUM, Cubasis and more — PolyIvoks Filter will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins in the host app.

Screenshots

波動 Hysteric Oscillator4 screens
PolyIvoks Filter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PolyIvoks Filter at 86% against 波動 Hysteric Oscillator's 0%. PolyIvoks Filter also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (21 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. 波動 Hysteric Oscillator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PolyIvoks Filter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PolyIvoks Filter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 波動 Hysteric Oscillator's written reviews are positive against 86% of PolyIvoks Filter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

波動 Hysteric Oscillator ships an update every 11 days, PolyIvoks Filter fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
波動 Hysteric Oscillator versus PolyIvoks Filter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter波動 Hysteric OscillatorPolyIvoks Filter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (7 ratings)4.7 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings721 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB17 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperToshihiko AraiRRS, OOO

Customer experience

波動 Hysteric Oscillator

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

PolyIvoks Filter

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

波動 Hysteric Oscillator

One-time1
  • Full version$6.99
1 purchases

PolyIvoks Filter

One-time1
  • RRS PolyIvoks Filter Unlimited$4.99

Questions

Is 波動 Hysteric Oscillator free?
波動 Hysteric Oscillator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PolyIvoks Filter free?
PolyIvoks Filter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 波動 Hysteric Oscillator or PolyIvoks Filter?
PolyIvoks Filter is rated higher. 波動 Hysteric Oscillator averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PolyIvoks Filter averages 4.7 from 21 ratings.
Do 波動 Hysteric Oscillator or PolyIvoks Filter have ads?
Neither 波動 Hysteric Oscillator nor PolyIvoks Filter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 波動 Hysteric Oscillator or PolyIvoks Filter?
波動 Hysteric Oscillator ships an update every 11 days, and PolyIvoks Filter fortnightly. Most recently, 波動 Hysteric Oscillator was updated on October 24, 2026 and PolyIvoks Filter on October 24, 2026.

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