Comparison

WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth vs Songs++

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

Head to head
About

WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth

This music creation tool offers three distinct synthesizers with unique sound engines and built-in step sequencers. Easily tweak sounds and create melodies with an intuitive, all-controls-on-screen interface. Add depth with independent effects like reverb, chorus, and delay.

Highlights
  • Three distinct synthesizers (super saw, wavetable, vector)
  • Three step sequencers
  • Independent reverb, chorus, and delay effects
  • Scale locking for precise sequencing
  • Intuitive 'sound easel' interface
  • Six LFOs
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WT1 Wavetable Groovebox is a fast, hands-on groovebox built for instant music creation. Inspired by modular synth layouts, WT1 presents everything on a single “sound easel” interface — no menus, no digging. Just direct control and immediate sonic feedback. Create full ideas in seconds with three powerful synth engines: Super Saw – wide, rich, stacked tones Wavetable – evolving, textured movement Vector – morph between sounds in real time Each synth includes its own step sequencer for notes and amplitude, plus dedicated effects: Reverb Chorus Delay Everything runs in parallel, so you can build layered grooves quickly and intuitively. Perfect for sketching ideas, generating textures, or just getting lost in sound design. For less than the price of a coffee, WT1 is a compact playground for melodic experimentation. Features 3 independent synth engines (Super Saw, Wavetable, Vector) 3 step sequencers (note + amplitude control) 3 effect chains (reverb, chorus, delay) Scale locking for musical sequencing 6 LFOs for modulation and movement Immediate, all-on-one-screen workflow

About

Songs++

Features
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A simple and reliable music file player: * Play your own music files * Load songs from a network folder * Songs can play offline * Avoids accidentally changing playing song * Simple single play queue * Make and update playlists * Copy playlists back to the network folder * View Track and Artist or Filename * Record BPM and notes per song * Track image extracted from file, or jpg in the same folder * Songs use app storage * iCloud storage not used for songs * Your network folder is your backup

Screenshots

Songs++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Songs++ at Free against WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth's $3.99. Songs++ also leads on device support (3 vs 1). WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On 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

Songs++ is free to download; WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth ships an update fortnightly, Songs++ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth versus Songs++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWT1 Wavetable Groovebox SynthSongs++
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul BetowskiMatthew Weir

In-app purchases

None

WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth

No in-app purchases

None

Songs++

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth free?
WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Songs++ free?
Songs++ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth or Songs++?
WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth ships an update fortnightly, and Songs++ every 2 months. Most recently, WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth was updated on October 24, 2026 and Songs++ on October 16, 2026.

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