Comparison

Polywave vs FirstLove Radio

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

FirstLove Radio

Listen to uplifting, Christ-centered programming designed to inspire and strengthen listeners. Access biblical teaching, Scripture readings, devotionals, hymns, and missionary reports. Enjoy faith-building content for Christians and seekers, with unique programming from Africa.

Highlights
  • 24/7 Christian radio programming
  • Biblical teaching and preaching
  • Daily Bible readings and devotionals
  • Inspirational hymns and spiritual music
  • Missionary reports and ministry updates
  • Programming from ministry partners in Africa
Features
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Discover hope, encouragement, and biblical truth with FirstLove Radio. Whether you are a committed Christian seeking to grow in your faith or someone exploring life’s deepest questions, FirstLove Radio provides uplifting, Christ-centered programming designed to inspire, encourage, and strengthen listeners of all ages. Listen to sound biblical teaching from faithful pastors and Bible teachers, inspiring Scripture readings, daily devotionals, traditional hymns, spiritual songs, and reports from Christian missions around the world. Every program is carefully selected to help you better understand God’s Word and experience His love and grace. FirstLove Radio also features English-language programming from ministry partners across Africa during early morning hours in the United States, corresponding with prime morning listening hours throughout Africa. This unique partnership allows listeners across multiple continents to be encouraged by biblical teaching and Christ-centered content throughout the day. Features include: • 24/7 Christian radio programming • Biblical teaching and preaching • Daily Bible readings and devotionals • Inspirational hymns and spiritual music • Missionary reports and ministry updates • Programming from ministry partners in Africa • Faith-building content for Christians and seekers alike • A simple, easy-to-use listening experience Whether at home, at work, or on the go, FirstLove Radio brings trusted Christian content directly to your device. Tune in anytime for biblical teaching, encouragement for daily living, and the hope found in Jesus Christ.

Screenshots

Polywave4 screens
FirstLove Radio2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FirstLove Radio at none against Polywave's 1. FirstLove Radio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Polywave's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 2). On price, ads, device support 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. FirstLove Radio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FirstLove Radio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polywave has 34 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Polywave's written reviews are positive against 100% of FirstLove Radio's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Polywave versus FirstLove Radio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolywaveFirstLove Radio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFingerlabFirstLove Ministries

Customer experience

Polywave

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

FirstLove Radio

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Polywave

One-time1
  • Full Version$11.99
None

FirstLove Radio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Polywave free?
Polywave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FirstLove Radio free?
FirstLove Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Polywave or FirstLove Radio?
FirstLove Radio is rated higher. Polywave averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while FirstLove Radio averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Polywave or FirstLove Radio have ads?
Neither Polywave nor FirstLove Radio shows ads.

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