# Velvet Machine vs SpaceFields

The clearest difference is rating: Velvet Machine at 4.9 against SpaceFields's 4.7. Velvet Machine also leads on price ($7.99 vs $10.99) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). SpaceFields's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Velvet Machine costs $7.99 and SpaceFields $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Velvet Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Velvet Machine's written reviews are positive against 90% of SpaceFields's.

Velvet Machine ships an update every 3 months, SpaceFields every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Velvet Machine | SpaceFields |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$7.99** | $10.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velvet-machine/id1534554750/reviews)** | [4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacefields/id1596872812/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 47 | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 90.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuri Turov](https://appshunter.io/developer/720810462) | [Igor Vasiliev](https://appshunter.io/developer/424401626) |

## What reviewers say

### Velvet Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velvet-machine/id1534554750)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This audio effect plugin generates unique sonic textures by blurring and stretching sounds. It can create reverb-like qualities, act as a delay, and offers extensive control over its volume envelope and timing. Requires a compatible host app and a relatively modern device for optimal performance.

**Highlights:** Real-time convolution with enveloped velvet noise, Sound stretching and blurring up to 10 seconds, Reverb-like textures with flexible volume envelope, Variable density random multi-tap delay, Host tempo sync for time and predelay, High cut and low cut filters, Adjustable dry/wet mix

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SpaceFields

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacefields/id1596872812)

Create evolving rhythmic soundscapes from any audio source. This app uses a loop-based system with dual loops, pitch shifting, and effects to generate ambient textures and rhythmic structures. Experiment with complex sound design using intuitive controls and randomization.

**Highlights:** Loop-based sound mangling, Dual loop recorder, Pitch shifting and effects, Convolution reverb with deep spaces, Rhythmic structure generation, Automation generators with randomization, Live and sample processing modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Velvet Machine free?

Velvet Machine costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SpaceFields free?

SpaceFields costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Velvet Machine or SpaceFields?

Velvet Machine is rated higher. Velvet Machine averages 4.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while SpaceFields averages 4.7 from 47 ratings.

### Do Velvet Machine or SpaceFields have ads?

Neither Velvet Machine nor SpaceFields shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Velvet Machine or SpaceFields?

Velvet Machine ships an update every 3 months, and SpaceFields every 2 months. Most recently, Velvet Machine was updated on September 23, 2026 and SpaceFields on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*