Polywave vs KCKFLP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Wavetable sequencer
- Custom waveform drawing
- Expansive waveform library
- 100+ factory presets
- MIDI and Audio Unit support
- Live recording module
- 8-voice polyphony
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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
KCKFLP
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KCKFLP is your own personal groove machine! Use the keyboard and chord buttons to create songs in just seconds! Use KCKFLP to generate songs, formulate ideas or just toy around. There's no rules! KCKFLP is a music production experience like no other! Key Features: - 4 Instrument Tracks (Keys, Pad, Arpeggiator, Bass) + Instrument Toggle Switches - 1 Octave Keyboard - 2 Bass Pads - Major / Minor Chord Switch - Chord Voicing Switches (7, 9, 11)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Polywave at Free against KCKFLP's $0.99. Polywave also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). KCKFLP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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
Polywave is free to download; KCKFLP costs $0.99 up front. Polywave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KCKFLP asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Polywave | KCKFLP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (34 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fingerlab | Mauro Reyes |
In-app purchases
Polywave
- Full Version$11.99
KCKFLP
No in-app purchases
