Comparison

WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth vs Tapko Tuner

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

Tapko Tuner

A highly accurate chromatic tuner designed for bass and guitar, offering real-time pitch detection. It functions as a standalone app using your device's microphone or as an AUv3 effect within compatible music applications.

Highlights
  • High-accuracy chromatic tuning
  • Real-time pitch detection
  • Standalone microphone tuning
  • AUv3 extension support
  • Adjustable reference pitch
  • Low-noise idle behavior
Features
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Tapko Tuner is a precise chromatic tuner for guitar and bass, from 5-string low B up to the top frets of a guitar. Use it on its own with your device microphone, or load it as an AUv3 effect in AUM, GarageBand, Loopy Pro and other hosts. The audio passes through untouched. Features: - Accurate real-time pitch detection, steady even on low bass notes - Clean horizontal meter that shows flat, in tune and sharp at a glance - Large note name with octave and live frequency readout - Adjustable reference pitch (A4 = 420-460 Hz) - Adjustable indicator width and height - No ghost readings when the room is quiet - MIDI CC output in AUv3 hosts, one CC per tuning zone Notes: - Microphone permission is required for standalone tuning. - MIDI output is available when Tapko Tuner runs as an AUv3 plugin.

Screenshots

Tapko Tuner1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tapko Tuner at Free against WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth's $3.99. Tapko Tuner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8). WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On in-app purchases and device support 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

Tapko Tuner 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tapko Tuner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth ships an update fortnightly, Tapko Tuner every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth versus Tapko Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWT1 Wavetable Groovebox SynthTapko Tuner
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul BetowskiDavid Lars Guva

Customer experience

WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Tapko Tuner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth

No in-app purchases

None

Tapko Tuner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth free?
WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tapko Tuner free?
Tapko Tuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth or Tapko Tuner?
Tapko Tuner is rated higher. WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Tapko Tuner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Which is updated more often, WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth or Tapko Tuner?
WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth ships an update fortnightly, and Tapko Tuner every 5 weeks. Most recently, WT1 Wavetable Groovebox Synth was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tapko Tuner on October 24, 2026.

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