Comparison

WoodScaper vs luapsel

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

Head to head
About

WoodScaper

This app offers a versatile suite of four classic guitar effects: phaser, chorus/flanger, wah-wah, and tremolo. It provides extensive customization options for each effect, allowing for complex sound design and routing possibilities. It functions as both a standalone application and an AUv3 effect.

Highlights
  • Four classic guitar effects: phaser, chorus/flanger, wah-wah, tremolo
  • Advanced LFO modulation with multiple waveforms and sync options
  • Flexible routing: series, parallel, and custom combinations
  • Stereo output from mono input
  • AUv3 and standalone operation
  • MIDI control for major parameters and preset switching
  • iCloud Drive preset storage
Features
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WoodScaper combines into one unit the 4 classic guitar effects : phaser, chorus/flanger, wah-wah and tremelo. Besides the familiar controls each effect has some extra not-so-commonly-found options. The 4 effects can be routed in series (pedalboard mode), parallel (DAW mode) or some combinations of those modes. Panning or the Stereo control can create stereo sounds from a mono input source. WoodScaper is both stand-alone and an AUv3 effect. - All LFO’s can be set to different waveforms : Sine, Square, Saw Up, Saw Down, Triangle.
 - All LFO frequencies can be set to a bar fraction (1/4, 1/8 , …) of the BPM or can be set free to a specific rate   (independent from the BPM).
 - All LFO phases can be reset with a button.
 - All effects have an On/Off (parallel routing) or On/Bypass (serial routing) switch like on a pedalboard. The switches can  be toggled by Midi CC’s.
 - Phaser has settings for number of poles, frequency range and modulation flavour.
 - Phaser has second LFO to modulate filter Q.
 - Chorus has feedback, HighPass, LowPass and Saturation.
 - Wah-wah control can be LFO, Envelope, Envelope + LFO, side chain, Midi note velocity or Midi CC 1 (mod wheel).
 - Wah Envelope has Attack, Release and Threshold or Sensitivity controls.
 - Wah can go up or down.
 - Wah filter type and Q can be set.
 - Tremolo has 3 types : Amplitude, Ring or Harmonic.
 - Harmonic Tremolo has cross-over frequency control.
 - Tremolo has a Threshold control to have more tremolo when the signal increases.
 - Tremolo has “Biased Tremolo” mode to get more tremolo when the signal decreases.
 - Has a global Input and Output Gain control.
 - Has 2 extra LFO’s to modulate most parameters (rates, depths, …)
 - Modulation LFO’s have their own slew rate control and a random mode.
 - Presets can be stored in iCloud Drive (makes them available on all your devices).
 - Presets can be switched with Midi Program Changes or a Midi CC (up or down)
 - Major controls can be set with Midi CC messages.

About

luapsel

Create calming electric guitar ambience with reversed samples and built-in effects. Offers polyphonic playback, multiple articulations, and real-time sound shaping tools for unique musical textures.

Highlights
  • Polyphonic reversed guitar sounds
  • Round Robin sampling
  • Multiple articulations
  • Built-in delay, reverb, chorus
  • Real-time low-pass filter
  • ADSR Release control
  • Standalone samples available
Features
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luapsel: Unique Evolving Electric Guitar Ambience luapsel is a collection of Electric Guitar samples, meticulously multi-sampled in Round Robin and reversed in the most transparent way possible to offer your projects an easy-to-use calming vibe. Play around with built-in delay, reverb, and chorus effects, or go au naturel. Sound design is a breeze with real-time filters, release control, and tuning options. Get luapsel for free inside Decent Sampler or just enjoy the raw samples, or grab the new improved app for just $1. Features -Polyphonic reversed guitar sounds -Round Robin sampling for nuanced playback -Four articulations: Original, Looped, Fast, & Slow -Built-in delay, reverb, and chorus effects -Real-time low-pass filter (Tone) -ADSR Release control and real-time sampling tuning -Available for Decent Sampler or as standalone samples

Screenshots

WoodScaper2 screens
luapsel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: luapsel at $0.99 against WoodScaper's $9.99. luapsel also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). WoodScaper's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

WoodScaper costs $9.99 and luapsel $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WoodScaper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WoodScaper ships an update every 3 weeks, luapsel every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WoodScaper versus luapsel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWoodScaperluapsel
Price$9.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWoodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup StudioOSC Audio

Customer experience

WoodScaper

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

luapsel

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WoodScaper

No in-app purchases

None

luapsel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WoodScaper free?
WoodScaper costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is luapsel free?
luapsel costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WoodScaper or luapsel?
WoodScaper is rated higher. WoodScaper averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while luapsel averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do WoodScaper or luapsel have ads?
Neither WoodScaper nor luapsel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WoodScaper or luapsel?
WoodScaper ships an update every 3 weeks, and luapsel every 6 days. Most recently, WoodScaper was updated on October 24, 2026 and luapsel on October 24, 2026.

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