Comparison

Popsicle FX vs EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin

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

Head to head
About

Popsicle FX

This app offers a dual multi-effects processor with 24 distinct audio effects. It allows for flexible routing of effects in series, parallel, or stereo channels, and features an XY pad for dynamic parameter control. An advanced mode provides a mod-matrix, LFO, and Envelope Follower for complex sound design.

Highlights
  • 2 independent stereo effects engines
  • 24 effect algorithms
  • Series, parallel, and stereo channel routing
  • Recordable XY Pad for parameter control
  • Advanced mod-matrix with LFO and Envelope Follower
  • AUv3 and standalone support
Features
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Popsicle is a Multi Effects Processor built around 2 independent stereo effects engines each having access to a total of 24 different effect algorithms. Effect engines can be used in series or parallel configuration or split between stereo channels where one is affecting the left channel while the other one is affecting the right channel respectively. Popsicle features a powerful XY Pad capable of controlling one or more fx parameters per axis. XY motion can be recorded and played back in sync with the host tempo allowing for highly dynamic effects. In addition, a advanced mode unlocks a fully featured mod-matrix with an additional LFO and Envelope Follower allowing for even more dynamic effect combinations and performances. Included Effects: - Lowpass Filter - Highpass Filter - Bandpass Filter - Morphing Filter - Formant Filter - Comb Filter - Echo - BPM Delay - Short Delay - Reverse Delay - Stutter - Chorus - Flanger - Phaser - Tremolo - Auto Pan - Vibrato - Bitcrush - Distortion - Fuzz - Pitch Shift - Plate Verb - Hall Verb - Mod Verb Supports: - Standalone - AUv3

About

EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin

Create multi-layered evolving soundscapes and automatic musical accompaniment. This tool features a sophisticated synthesizer and sequencing engine with four independent lanes, allowing for complex sound design and real-time performance control. It supports MIDI input, audio samples, and harmonic sound generation.

Highlights
  • 4 independent sequencer lanes
  • Up to 64 steps per sequence
  • MIDI keyboard input
  • Audio sample layering
  • Harmonic sound generation
  • Real-time performance controls
  • ARP function
Features
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Evolver is a performance tool for creating multi-layered evolving sequences of sound. At its most basic think of evolver as a 4 lane sequencer which creates automatic accompaniment from notes and chords as you play on your MIDI keyboard, but it can also be used to create elastic evolving soundscapes where audio samples seamlessly merge into one another to create highly complex and original sounds. At the heart of evolver is a sophisticated wave synthesizer and sequencing engine which can create dramatic hard hitting transitions of sounds or merge sounds to create seamless transitions that evolve in time to the beat. It has 4 sequencer lanes which can run independently and mixed together using the real-time controls or over MIDI. When you play a chord on your MIDI keyboard for instance, each of the 4 sequencer lanes will take those MIDI notes and translate them into a musical sequence of sounds which are combined together and synced to create a form of automatic accompaniment. Evolver can load its own multi-layer patches or import them directly from Chameleon. These patches can be layered using the 4 sequencer lanes or split over a virtual keyboard. You can assign key zones, transpose them, assigned MIDI channels and velocity levels, set latch options etc. You can also load in your own one shot samples and lay them end on end to create evolving atmospheres or backing soundscapes. These samples can be looped or be free running with definable start/end and loop points using our non destructive editor. We also included a third sound source which lets you build sounds on the fly by overlaying harmonics to create anything from traditional sine, square, triangle, saw waves to complex detuned oscilators. These can be used in conjunction with multi-samples or one-shot-samples within the same sequencer lane. You can even randomize a complete sequence of harmonic sounds which when pieced together create some very unique and dynamic voices. Each sequencer lane can be up to 64 steps in length, each step has independent timing, pitch, volume, gate, probability, sample source etc. so the scope of what is achievable is vast. Each sequencer lane has its own ADSR, VCF and LFO which operates on all sounds within its lane, as well as being able to change the underlying settings for each sound source. Evolver also includes an ARP function which can be run in one of the default modes or you can define your own fingering patterns to be used to enhance your playing style. Create your own sequences, lay down your MIDI notes in your DAW and have Evolver automatically play along to your chord sequences, automatically locking to the host tempo. Sequencer events can be fixed or transposed allowing you to create percussive and drum backing using a single lane. Key Features: • 4 sequencer lanes • Up to 64 notes per sequence. • Each note can be fixed or transposed. • Timing and note probability. • 3 different sound source types (multi-sample, one-shot samples and harmonic) . • Add your own loops to a sequence. • Built in ARP function. • Import your own samples and mutli-sample patches. • Chameleon Support. • 5 different effect types (reverb, delay, phaser, flanger and chorus). • 8 band EQ. • .Latch Feature to hold chords/notes. • Create independent key zones with transposition and MIDI channels. • Paramter Automation from your DAW. • Control mixing and sequencer enable buttons using MIDI. • Built in Sampler. • Multiple Import options (including an experimental SFZ format). • iTunes and Files App importing of samples into the audio pool. • Files App Drag & Drop Support • Comprehensive Help pages included. Please Note: Not all features are currently compatible with Auria.

Screenshots

Popsicle FX2 screens
EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Popsicle FX at weekly against EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin's every 3 weeks. Popsicle FX also leads on price ($12.99 vs $14.99) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 13). EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On review sentiment, ratings volume, 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

Popsicle FX costs $12.99 and EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Popsicle FX's written reviews are positive against 72% of EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Popsicle FX ships an update weekly, EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Popsicle FX versus EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopsicle FXEvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin
Price$12.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.5 (37 ratings)4.7 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews72.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better35
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.4 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB861 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKai Aras4Pockets.com

Customer experience

Popsicle FX

All ratings37 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%

EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin

All ratings35 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral8.6%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral13.9%
Negative13.9%

In-app purchases

None

Popsicle FX

No in-app purchases

None

EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Popsicle FX free?
Popsicle FX costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin free?
EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Popsicle FX or EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin?
EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin is rated higher. Popsicle FX averages 4.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin averages 4.7 from 35 ratings.
Do Popsicle FX or EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin have ads?
Neither Popsicle FX nor EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Popsicle FX or EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin?
Popsicle FX ships an update weekly, and EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin every 3 weeks. Most recently, Popsicle FX was updated on October 1, 2026 and EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin on October 8, 2026.

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