Comparison

Polywave vs Molecule Music

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

Molecule Music

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L'application s'articule en quatre pôles : quatre dimensions du mouvement musical. Il y a donc les mouvements mélodiques, harmoniques, rythmiques et enfin le phrasé ou articulation. Pour chaque pôle, les exercices permettent de travailler les éléments de vocabulaire propres au mouvement choisi, en imposant des moments de conscience obligés au sein d'une improvisation libre. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/termsofusemoleculemusic/accueil

Screenshots

Polywave4 screens
Molecule Music4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Molecule Music at every 8 days against Polywave's every 3 months. Polywave's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 Molecule Music sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polywave ships an update every 3 months, Molecule Music every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Polywave versus Molecule Music: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolywaveMolecule Music
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFingerlabJean Reymond

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Polywave

One-time1
  • Full Version$11.99
3 purchases

Molecule Music

Subscriptions3
  • 1 mois$1.991 Month
  • 6 mois$8.996 Months
  • 1 an$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Polywave free?
Polywave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Molecule Music free?
Molecule Music is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Polywave or Molecule Music have ads?
Neither Polywave nor Molecule Music shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Polywave or Molecule Music?
Polywave ships an update every 3 months, and Molecule Music every 8 days. Most recently, Polywave was updated on October 23, 2026 and Molecule Music on October 7, 2026.

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