Comparison

M vs Phaser Factory

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

Head to head
About

M

This app automatically composes original music based on your chosen settings for duration, tempo, and style. You can refine compositions by liking or disliking sections, and export generated music in MP3, MIDI, or sheet music formats. It's designed for content creators, producers, and music enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Automated music composition
  • Customizable duration, tempo, and style
  • Like/Dislike feedback for refinement
  • Export in MP3, MIDI, and PDF formats
  • Track Editor for rewriting sections
  • Separate track generation (melody, harmony, bass, percussion)
Features
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For best results, please use headphones/speakers and stable broadband connection. M-Gen is a unique app that automatically composes musical content for: - Content creators - Music producers - Games creators - Students of music - Music lovers Simply tap the red button and send the generated music to your Email account or Google Drive in the following formats: - MP3 - for listening or mixing - MIDI - for using with DAW software - PDF - for reading and playing sheet music Please use earphones/speakers for best results. Also, this app has NO ADS! ==========FREE FUNCTIONALITY========== - endless source of musical compositions and ideas - keep tapping the red button until you hear something you like - use the Setup Wizard to adjust duration, tempo and style of song - use Track Editor to have tracks re-written until you love the song - select melody/harmony/bassline/percusion/effects tracks to be generated separately or together as a song - use Like/Dislike buttons whilst listening to rewrite sections of a song - select the number of instrumental layers in each track (4 max, 8 for percussion) - select key/tempo/soundset/style - select structure of song using chorus/verse/middle-eight sections - name and then store up to 5 generated songs on your device for later listening ==========IN-APP PURCHASES========== - Downloads Pack (one-off payment) - send MP3, MIDI and PDF (sheet music) files of the generated music to your Email account or Google Drive. - Library Expansion (one-off payment) - increase the number of slots in your device's M-Gen library so you can store more songs for later listening - 'License Pack' (subscription) - License to use M-Gen music in your own work and distribute it on a commercial basis M-Gen ("Music Generator") creates random yet tonally and rhythmically integrated songs based on a number of settings you can play with in the Setup section together with user feedback on previous songs. You can use the Setup Wizard in the Play tab to quickly and easily configure duration, speed and style of the song. During playback, you can tap like/dislike buttons. Disliked sections can be rewritten by M-gen, keeping the rest of the song intact. Liked sections will provide M-Gen with clues as to how you like your songs to sound that will be used when composing future songs or song parts. The algorithms used by M-Gen are always evolving and improving to include more possible musical structures and methods of composition. The app has no advertising and there's no need to set up an account. Simple! ==========MIDI TRACKS========== In your DAW, the following generated tracks use these MIDI track numbers: Percussion - 10 Bassline - 11 Harmony - 12 Melody - 13 Effects - 14 Enjoy!!!

About

Phaser Factory

Create custom phaser effects with this versatile audio plugin. Design unique sounds by adjusting stages, LFO, and feedback, and save your favorite presets. Developers can even export C++ code for their projects.

Highlights
  • Customizable phaser effects
  • Adjustable number of stages (1-20)
  • LFO width and offset control
  • Feedback chain configuration
  • Save and recall presets
  • Export C++ class for developers
Features
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GSi Phaser Factory is a versatile phase shifter effect in the likes of some famous guitar pedals such as the Phase 90, the Small Stone, and stuff like that. With Phaser Factory you can create your own phaser and even try to "clone" an existing model. Select the number of phase shifting stages, from 1 up to 20! Set the LFO width and offset. Configure the feedback chain, the output mix and the summing stages. The algorithm is simple and efficient, once you get the perfect vibe, save your presets. And if you're a plugin developer, you can even export a C++ Class that you can use in your project to play the exact preset you've created in Phaser Factory. Phaser Factory is not only a phaser, it's all of them.

Screenshots

M4 screens
Phaser Factory1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phaser Factory at 100% against M's 0%. Phaser Factory also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). M's advantage is price (Free vs $6.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 39 months). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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

M is free to download; Phaser Factory costs $6.99 up front. M sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Phaser Factory asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phaser Factory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of M's written reviews are positive against 100% of Phaser Factory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M ships an update every 3 weeks, Phaser Factory every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
M versus Phaser Factory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMPhaser Factory
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating2.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 39 months
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNick Carter-BondGenuine Soundware

Customer experience

M

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Phaser Factory

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

M

Subscriptions2
  • Commercial Use License$3.491 Month
  • Sharing Pack$4.491 Month
One-time3
  • Library Expansion (+50 slots)$2.99
  • Library Expansion (+100 slots)$4.99
  • Downloads Pack$6.99
None

Phaser Factory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M free?
M is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phaser Factory free?
Phaser Factory costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, M or Phaser Factory?
Phaser Factory is rated higher. M averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Phaser Factory averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Which is updated more often, M or Phaser Factory?
M ships an update every 3 weeks, and Phaser Factory every 39 months. Most recently, M was updated on October 9, 2026 and Phaser Factory on September 24, 2026.

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