Comparison

Polywave vs EZPZ

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

Head to head
About

Polywave

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
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From Fingerlab (multiple-time winner of Music App of the Week, 2012 Apple Design Award) and Jordan Rudess (keyboardist of Dream Theater), comes Polywave — a revolutionary wavetable sequencer synthesizer for iPhone, iPad & Mac. Inspired by the legendary Korg Wavestation, Polywave lets you draw your own waveforms with your finger and create unique, ever-evolving sounds that are truly yours. Draw your own waveforms directly on screen 100+ factory presets: leads, pads, loops & FX Connect any MIDI keyboard or load as AUv3 in your DAW Live recording built-in Free version includes 12 factory presets and a selection of core features. Get the Full Version IAP to unlock everything. Features: • 8-voice polyphony & 6 octaves • Wavetable & waveform sequencer • VCO & FM Oscillators • FM Modulation & Detune • ADSR Envelope editor • Moog Ladder filter with ADSR • 2 LFOs with custom modulation waveform • LFO Sync & Loop mode • Waveform drawing editor & library (100 waveforms) • Preset Randomizer & export/import • 5 FX: Tube Amp, Vibrato, Chorus, Delay & Reverb • Live recording & export • Full MIDI & MIDI Mapping support • AudioBus & Inter-App Audio (iOS) • Full AudioUnit AUv3 support • iCloud Family Sharing Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: contact@fingerlab.net Stay tuned! The Fingerlab Team

About

EZPZ

Create music by drawing sound loops with intuitive controls. Blend sounds with unique brushes, add pre-designed beats, and adjust tempo and loop length. This app simplifies music production for all ages, focusing on the joy of creation.

Highlights
  • Draw sound loops with sound brushes
  • Blend sounds with unique kits
  • Add pre-designed background loops and beats
  • Control volume, delay, and reverb
  • Set tempo (BPM) and loop length
  • Intuitive interface for all ages
  • Erase, tweak, and redefine creations
Features
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Draw sound loops with EZPZ, the boundless music production app that transforms your iPhone into a therapeutic brain machine, infusing the thrill of music creation with the tactile fun of finger-painting. [ A PALETTE OF SOUNDS ] • Blend with Sound Brushes: EZPZ offers the "Ventura" sound kit crafted by Cari Lekebusch. The kit houses five unique sets of sound brushes, offering you an ocean of sonic possibilities. Keep your doodles playing while you switch between sound kits for an unexpected twist in your soundscape. Additional sound kits can be obtained by subscribing and are made by Alexi Delano, Dustin Zahn, Joel Mull, Linn Elisabet, Mr. Barth, Mystic Letter K, Ray Kajioka and Seba. [ EXPLORE INFINITE VARIATIONS ] • Master Your Sonic Experiments: Indulge in infinite sound combinations with the freedom to erase, tweak, and redefine your creations. EZPZ gives you control over volume, delay, and reverb by any sound button. [ ADD PRE-DESIGNED LOOPS OR BEATS ] • Bring depth to your creations with a diverse array of background loops and beats that span a variety of moods and BPMs. These pre-designed loops can serve as a rhythmic backbone for your compositions, setting the perfect stage for your finger-drawn loops. [ TEMPO AND LOOP LENGTH ] • Set Your Pace: EZPZ allows you to set the tempo (BPM) and loop length that suit your style. Whether crafting a fast-paced creation or a slow, meditative soundscape, you control the rhythm. And when you're using a background beat, the tempo locks in harmony with the loop. [ SIMPLICITY ] • Embrace the Ease: EZPZ emphasizes simplicity, stripping away the complexities of audio production, to focus on the joy of creating music. [ INTUITIVE ] • Create with ease for all age groups: EZPZ's clear and intuitive interface makes creating music as simple and immediate as possible. Press and hold the undo button to clear your canvas and start anew whenever inspiration strikes. Connect your earphones, download EZPZ, and doodle away. We're always here to help at ezpz@h-productions.se for any queries or feedback.

Screenshots

Polywave4 screens
EZPZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EZPZ at 5.0 against Polywave's 4.7. EZPZ also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Polywave's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and 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

Both are free to download. Polywave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EZPZ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EZPZ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Polywave's written reviews are positive against 100% of EZPZ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polywave ships an update every 3 months, EZPZ every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Polywave versus EZPZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolywaveEZPZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34 ratings)5.0 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB220 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFingerlabKari Lekebusch

Customer experience

Polywave

All ratings34 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative12.0%

EZPZ

All ratings29 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Polywave

One-time1
  • Full Version$11.99
2 purchases

EZPZ

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Polywave free?
Polywave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EZPZ free?
EZPZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Polywave or EZPZ?
EZPZ is rated higher. Polywave averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while EZPZ averages 5.0 from 29 ratings.
Do Polywave or EZPZ have ads?
Neither Polywave nor EZPZ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Polywave or EZPZ?
Polywave ships an update every 3 months, and EZPZ every 4 weeks. Most recently, Polywave was updated on October 15, 2026 and EZPZ on October 8, 2026.

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