Comparison

oogieAR vs WaveFace

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

Head to head
About

oogieAR

This app is a 3D musical synthesizer laboratory that generates music algorithmically using images and colors. Create complex arpeggios and harmonies by applying colors from your photos, with infinite creative possibilities through various tools.

Highlights
  • 3D musical synthesizer laboratory
  • Algorithmic music creation
  • Image and color-based sound generation
  • Create arpeggios and harmonies
  • Pro Mode with additional features
Features
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oogieAR is a 3D musical synthesizer laboratory that uses images and colors to create music algorithmically. Create complex arpeggios and harmonies live using colors from your photos. When you throw in Pipes, Scalars and Gravity, there are Infinite creative possiblities. Upgrade to Pro Mode and release more features.

About

WaveFace

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WaveFace - Interactive Waveform Synthesizer Transform sound into visual art with WaveFace, an innovative synthesizer that brings waveforms to life through an expressive animated character. Features: • 23 unique waveform types - from classic sine and square waves to advanced SuperSaw, FM, and formant synthesis • Interactive character with frequency-responsive animations - watch the mouth shrink with higher pitches • Dual play modes: Individual waveform exploration and chromatic keyboard mode • Visual waveform feedback with real-time frequency scaling • Sustain functionality with intuitive double-tap controls • Smooth, artifact-free audio engine optimized for iOS • Universal app supporting both iPhone and iPad with optimized layouts • Face color dynamically matches selected waveform in keyboard mode Perfect for: • Electronic musicians exploring synthesis techniques • Sound designers creating unique audio textures • Music educators demonstrating waveform characteristics • Anyone curious about the visual nature of sound • Performers seeking expressive touch-based instruments Experience the marriage of visual art and electronic music. See your sound, hear your touch, and discover synthesis through WaveFace's unique interactive approach. Whether you're crafting cutting leads with SuperSaw, or exploring the harmonic complexity of chord synthesis, WaveFace makes every waveform a visual journey.

Screenshots

oogieAR4 screens
WaveFace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: oogieAR at Free against WaveFace's $4.99. oogieAR also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). WaveFace's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On ads and device support 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

oogieAR is free to download; WaveFace costs $4.99 up front. oogieAR sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. WaveFace asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

oogieAR ships an update every 3 months, WaveFace daily. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
oogieAR versus WaveFace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteroogieARWaveFace
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDave ScrutonJohanna Quiceno

In-app purchases

9 purchases

oogieAR

One-time9
  • Pro Mode$0.99
  • oogieAR Around House$0.99
  • oogieAR Body Sounds$0.99
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  • oogieAR Metal Shop$0.99
  • oogieAR SG Pepper$0.99
  • oogieAR Urbanity$0.99
  • oogieAR Sports Shorts$0.99
  • oogieAR Woodworks$0.99
  • oogieAR Water$0.99
None

WaveFace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is oogieAR free?
oogieAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WaveFace free?
WaveFace costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do oogieAR or WaveFace have ads?
Neither oogieAR nor WaveFace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, oogieAR or WaveFace?
oogieAR ships an update every 3 months, and WaveFace daily. Most recently, oogieAR was updated on September 30, 2026 and WaveFace on September 28, 2026.

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