# LE05 vs Polywave

The clearest difference is rating: Polywave at 4.7 against LE05's 4.1. Polywave also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 55%). LE05's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (139 vs 34). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LE05 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Polywave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Polywave holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 139 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of LE05's written reviews are positive against 80% of Polywave's.

LE05 ships an update every 6 weeks, Polywave every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LE05 | Polywave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/le05-digitalism-2000-plus-auv3/id1547016343/reviews) | **[4.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polywave-wavetable-synth/id1579538271/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Audiobus Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/672585101) | [Fingerlab](https://appshunter.io/developer/412786610) |

## What reviewers say

### LE05

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/le05-digitalism-2000-plus-auv3/id1547016343)

Explore a vast collection of vintage synth sounds inspired by early 2000s digital music. This app offers over 1,000 samples and 60+ PCM sound sources, with over 100 presets for immediate inspiration. It functions as a standalone instrument or an AUv3 plugin for popular DAWs.

**Highlights:** Vintage digital synth sounds, Over 1,000 individual samples, 60+ multi-sampled PCM sound sources, Over 100 inspiring presets, Standalone and AUv3 modes, AUv3 automation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Amazing sounds and presets
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Innovative sound design
- 💰 Great value for price
- ✨ High-quality audio output

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Unacceptable subscription model
- ❌ No longer recognized in GarageBand
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 💾 State-saving issues
- 🚫 Audio not saving

**Reported bugs**

- GarageBand crashes when opening songs with the Audio Unit
- Digitalism not recognized in GarageBand
- No sound when playing MIDI tracks in GarageBand
- State-saving doesn't hold Audio Unit patch settings and parameters
- App crashes at the point of entering the song editor

**Requested features**

- Undo/redo button
- Release for computer (Logic Pro)
- Add Audiobus connection
- More 80s, Synthwave, Funky, Italo disco sounds
- Add a record button


### Polywave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polywave-wavetable-synth/id1579538271)

Create unique, evolving sonic experiences with a novel wavetable sequencer inspired by vintage synths. Draw your own waveforms, explore a vast library, and connect to external keyboards or DAWs. Record your creations directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Wavetable sequencer, Custom waveform drawing, Expansive waveform library, 100+ factory presets, MIDI and Audio Unit support, Live recording module, 8-voice polyphony

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LE05 free?

LE05 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Polywave free?

Polywave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LE05 or Polywave?

Polywave is rated higher. LE05 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Polywave averages 4.7 from 34 ratings.

### Do LE05 or Polywave have ads?

LE05 shows ads; Polywave does not.

### Which is updated more often, LE05 or Polywave?

LE05 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Polywave every 3 months. Most recently, LE05 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Polywave on October 30, 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.*