Comparison

EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin vs Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth

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

Head to head
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.

About

Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth

This app is a polyphonic wavetable and FM synthesizer for musicians and sound designers. It offers flexible wavetable creation, sound design capabilities, and AUv3 plugin support for seamless integration with music production hosts. Share and discover user-created presets within the app.

Highlights
  • 8-voice polyphonic engine
  • Dual wavetable oscillators per voice
  • Bidirectional FM synthesis
  • Global ladder filter
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • iCloud sync for presets
  • Community preset sharing
Features
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Nikaya Synth is a compact, expressive wavetable synthesizer designed for musicians and sound designers looking for flexibility without complexity. It features an 8-voice polyphonic engine, with each voice containing two independent wavetable oscillators and a pair of FM operators. Each voice includes its own ADSR amplitude envelope, while modulation and filtering are handled globally for efficient performance and unified control. Explore a variety of ways to generate and import wavetables: - Flexible Wavetable Creation - Convert images into wavetables using brightness data - Slice WAV files into multiple waveforms - Import folders of single-cycle waveforms - Browse a curated set of factory wavetables - Generate up to 128 waveforms from a single source - Sound Design Capabilities Nikaya offers a focused feature set for building detailed, evolving sounds: - Two wavetable oscillators per voice with independent wave index control - Bidirectional FM synthesis using the current wavetable waveforms - Global ladder filter with a cycling envelope and morphable curve shapes - Two global LFOs with tempo sync and multiple waveforms - Clear visual feedback for envelope shaping - Workflow and Integration Designed with usability and integration in mind: - AUv3 plugin support for host compatibility - iCloud sync for presets and wavetables - Full parameter automation in supported hosts Community Sharing (iOS 13+) - Access user-created presets from the in-app browser - Like and download new sounds - Share your own presets with others Nikaya Synth offers a practical approach to modern wavetable synthesis—lightweight, responsive, and easy to navigate, while remaining capable of detailed and expressive sound design.

Screenshots

EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin4 screens
Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth at $6.99 against EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin's $14.99. Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (35 vs 8). On review sentiment, 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

EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin costs $14.99 and Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth $6.99 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin's written reviews are positive against 67% of Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin ships an update every 3 weeks, Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin versus Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvolverFX AUv3 Audio PluginNikaya Wavetable and FM Synth
Price$14.99$6.99 — better
Rating4.7 (35 ratings) — better4.4 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1312.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size861 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4Pockets.comCem Olcay

Customer experience

EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin

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

Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin

No in-app purchases

None

Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin free?
EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth free?
Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin or Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth?
EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin is rated higher. EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.
Do EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin or Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth have ads?
Neither EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin nor Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin or Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth?
EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth every 2 days. Most recently, EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin was updated on October 8, 2026 and Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth on October 8, 2026.

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