AN1 Analogue Groovebox vs Violibration Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AN1 Analogue Groovebox
Create music with three analog synthesizers, each featuring its own sequencer and onboard effects. This app offers intuitive, real-time sound manipulation through a one-knob-per-function interface for quick tune creation.
- 3 Analog Synthesizers
- 2 LFOs per synth
- 3x 16 step sequencers
- Delay, reverb, chorus effects
- Note frequency quantize
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AN1 is a fun groovebox comprised of 3 analogue synths with integrated sequencers and onboard effects. AN1 exposes all synth parameters with a one knob per function paradigm, allowing for quick, fun and intuitive real-time manipulation and creation of tunes and sounds. Features: — 3x VA synths — 2x LFOs per synth — 3x 16 step sequencer — Effects: delay, reverb, chorus — Note frequency quantize
Violibration Studio
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Violibration Studio lets you create, organise, save, and perform in-app haptic patterns on iPhone. Use the Haptic Board to play patterns directly. Build and edit ideas in the Composer Canvas. Save your work in the Library, then reuse, manage, import, or export patterns when needed. Features include: • Haptic Board • Composer Canvas • Library • Import and Export • Performance Mode • Chain Sequencing • Comfort Mode Performance Mode provides a simplified playback view for live use. Chain Sequencing lets you arrange multiple patterns into a longer playback flow. Comfort Mode reduces intensity for a gentler in-app experience. Violibration Studio is designed for creating and playing haptic content inside the app. It does not provide system-wide vibration control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AN1 Analogue Groovebox at none against Violibration Studio's 8. AN1 Analogue Groovebox also leads on price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). Violibration Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). On 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
AN1 Analogue Groovebox costs $2.99 and Violibration Studio $9.99 up front. Violibration Studio sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. AN1 Analogue Groovebox asks for nothing beyond the download.
AN1 Analogue Groovebox ships an update every 11 months, Violibration Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AN1 Analogue Groovebox | Violibration Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Betowski | Thomas Richardson |
In-app purchases
AN1 Analogue Groovebox
No in-app purchases
Violibration Studio
- Deep Focus$0.29
- Breath Arc$0.29
- Rainglass$0.29
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- Sunset Drift$0.29
- Grounding Grid$0.29
- Stride Signal$0.29
- Pulse Lab$0.29
- Unlock Everything$1.99
Questions
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