Poly 2 vs mySongz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Poly 2
This app generates evolving musical patterns and melodies using polyrhythms. It offers extensive sound manipulation with a sampler, multiple effects, and the ability to store numerous configurations. Users can also import their own sounds and integrate with other music production tools.
- Generative polyrhythm sequencing
- Up to 8 simultaneous sounds
- Sampler with envelopes and filters
- Randomize capabilities
- Built-in delay, reverb, distortion, and EQ FX
- AUv3, Audiobus, and IAA support
- Import custom samples
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Poly 2 is a generative sequencer that creates evolving patterns and melodies based on the power of polyrhythms. Check out the promo video: https://youtu.be/ovCXtBynEkw Features: - Up to 8 different sounds at any time - Store up to 16 different configurations for each project - A sampler that includes envelopes, filters, loop crossfading, an LFO and more - Randomise capabilities - Delay, reverb, distortion and EQ FX - Over 100 samples included for free - 13 premade collections of sounds - 13 example projects - AUv3 support, both MIDI and Audio - Audiobus and IAA - Ableton Link - MIDI notes in / out, MIDI CC in / out and MIDI clock in - Import your own samples via iOS Files or WIFI transfer
mySongz
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mySongz is a local music player for enjoying your own audio files — without accounts, streaming services or complicated library management. Import tracks from the Files app or transfer them through Finder, then listen in a clean, focused player designed around your personal music collection. mySongz reads available title, artist, album, track-number and artwork metadata to help organize your library. Key Features: • Import multiple audio files from your device • Automatically discover music stored in the app’s Music folder and subfolders • Browse and play your complete song library • Search by song title, artist, album or filename • Sort by song, artist, album or recently added • Mark songs as Favorites and play a Favorites-only selection • Shuffle or play songs in your chosen sort order • View available artist, album and artwork metadata • Quickly navigate long lists using the alphabetical index • Seek within tracks and use previous, pause, play, stop and next controls • Delete individual tracks or clear the complete library • Keep your imported music and Favorites available between launches mySongz Pro adds: • Background Playback — keep listening while using other apps or when your device is locked • Lock Screen Controls — control playback using the Lock Screen and system media controls • Artist Play Mode — listen to tracks by a selected artist • Album Play Mode — play a selected album in track order when metadata is available • "up next" Queue — add songs without interrupting the current track, then reorder or remove them as needed The Artist and Album modes use metadata contained in your imported audio files. Your music stays under your control. mySongz does not require an account, does not collect personal data and does not track you. Import your tracks and make your personal music collection easy to enjoy.
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Verdict
Poly 2 and mySongz are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Poly 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and mySongz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Poly 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, mySongz fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Poly 2 | mySongz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (686 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 686 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Milton | Wolfram Wacker |
Bugs and requests
Poly 2
Reported bugs
3 issues- In-app purchase not working for some users
- MIDI connectivity issues with certain apps
- Crashes upon opening for some users
Requested features
8 requests- Ability to preview samples before importing
- Autoslice/autochop functionality for samples
- Support for larger sample imports and automatic slot filling
- Granulizer effect
- Note repeat and vinyl effects
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- More built-in effects and processing options
- Ability to create and arrange full songs
- M1 Mac compatibility
mySongz
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Poly 2
- Pro mode$11.99
mySongz
- mySongz Pro$0.99









