PolyIvoks Filter vs Scissor Hands (Legacy)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PolyIvoks Filter
This audio effect plugin emulates the sound of a legendary 1980s Soviet synthesizer filter. It offers stereo output and a range of modulation and envelope controls for creative sound shaping. A demo version is available with limited free play time.
- Standalone and AUv3 plugin
- Modeled vintage filter
- LFO and envelope modulation
- Stereo output
- Scalable GUI
- Undo/Redo and A/B comparison
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PolyIvoks Filter AUv3 plug-in — comes as time-limited Demo-version for you to try. It gives you 5 minutes of Free play time. (You can reload the PolyIvoks Filter AUv3 plug-in as many times as you want, thereby you get the Demo period again and again.) Unlimited version of PolyIvoks Filter AUv3 plug-in comes as In-App Purchase PolyIvoks Filter developed on the basis of the filter of the legendary Soviet synthesizer from 1980s, and only now the legendary Soviet analog sound became available in stereo mode. Features: • Standalone and AUv3 plug-in; • Precise port of Rack Extensions plug-in; • Modeled vintage Filter; • Undo/Redo; • A/B comparison; • 2x/4x/8x Upsampling; • Macro controllers; • Built-in Gain Match; • Scalable GUI. MODULATOR house the LFO controls: MODE — which offers four waveforms, including Noise and a stepped function for Sample & Hold effects, well as SPEED control. FILTER: The four controls adjust CUTOFF, RESONANCE, LPF to BPF switch, MODULATION (LFO) level and ENVELOPE level (You can set positive or negative values). ENVELOPE: repeating ATTACK/DECAY envelope. MASTER: the rightmost unit has 3 regulators ENVELOPE level (You can set positive or negative values), VOLUME (output gain) and DIGITAL/ANALOG switch. To use PolyIvoks Filter as a plug-in, you need an AUv3-compatible host app like GarageBand, Auria, AUM, Cubasis and more — PolyIvoks Filter will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins in the host app.
Scissor Hands (Legacy)
This app offers advanced audio filtering with dual high-pass and low-pass modules, featuring internal drive and flexible modulation options. It allows for complex sound sculpting through envelopes, LFOs, sequencers, and self-FM, with morphing capabilities for dynamic transitions.
- Dual high-pass and low-pass filters
- Internal drive up to +36 dB
- Envelope, LFO, sequencer, and self-FM modulation
- Morph settings for parameter transitions
- AUv3 effect plug-in
- User presets synced across devices
- High quality oversampling mode
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***This is now a legacy product. It will receive only maintenance updates. If you purchased Scissor Hands using version 1.5 or earlier, you are eligible for a free upgrade to Scissor Hands v2. You can claim your upgrade code inside the plug-in's settings menu.*** ***Please note purchases made as of version 1.6 are NOT eligible for a free upgrade to a v2 license.*** Scissor Hands is a dual filter put into overdrive. Includes two DSP modules plus three modulation sources: - High-pass and low-pass filters with internal drive - Modulate with envelope, LFO, sequence, or self FM (spicy!) Details: - Dual filters: high-pass and low-pass - Big cutoff knob - Resonance (Q) - Selectable order - Optionally drive internal saturators up to +36 dB! - Flexible modulation - Envelope follower with internal or sidechain source - Syncable LFO with five shapes plus stereo and warp parameters - Syncable, eight-step sequencer - Self FM (filter audio output modulates cutoff, spicy!) - Morph Settings lets you transition the plug-in between two settings. Useful for performance, modulation, automation, and more! Features: - Two-week free trial included, one-time purchase for full unlock - AUv3 effect plug-in runs in a compatible DAW - Standalone links to user manual and video tutorials - Universal purchase on Apple platforms - User presets synced across your devices - Clickless global bypass - Internal undo/redo - A/B settings comparison - High quality mode enables oversampling - Output trim with perceived loudness matching - Global dry/wet - All parameters automatable - Mac version includes CLAP and VST3 plug-in formats Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sketchaudio Read the manuals: https://sketchaudio.com/manuals/ Preview audio credit: Freesound user mentengkoba
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PolyIvoks Filter at 86% against Scissor Hands (Legacy)'s 50%. PolyIvoks Filter also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. PolyIvoks Filter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scissor Hands (Legacy) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PolyIvoks Filter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of PolyIvoks Filter's written reviews are positive against 50% of Scissor Hands (Legacy)'s.
PolyIvoks Filter ships an update fortnightly, Scissor Hands (Legacy) every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PolyIvoks Filter | Scissor Hands (Legacy) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (21 ratings) — better | 4.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RRS, OOO | Sketch Audio, LLC |
Customer experience
PolyIvoks Filter
Scissor Hands (Legacy)
In-app purchases
PolyIvoks Filter
- RRS PolyIvoks Filter Unlimited$4.99
Scissor Hands (Legacy)
- Two-Week TrialFree
- Full Unlock$19.99
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