Comparison

Fundamental2 vs Dials

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

Head to head
About

Fundamental2

Explore the origins of electronic music with this sound synthesis software. It recreates a vintage vacuum tube oscillator with advanced modulation and morphing capabilities. Ideal for live electronics, media composition, or exploring early electronic music history.

Highlights
  • Vintage vacuum tube oscillator recreation
  • Complex modulation possibilities
  • Stochastic parameter distribution
  • Morphing engine between scenes
  • Real-time tuning scale transitions
  • Morse code simulator LFO
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Fundamental is a sound synthesis software combining the different roots of electronic music history. Its wave engine is a faithful sonic recreation of a vintage Rohde&Schwartz vacuum tube oscillator ( having been widely used at WDR by Stockhausen ) Thanks to sonicLAB audio engine design, Fundamental leaves behind the limitations of the original device by proposing complex modulation possibilities, stochastic distributions addressing the sonic parameters like frequency , gain, stereo panning etc. in continuum, which has not been applicable until now. The Fundamental software presents you 8 instances of this vintage sine wave generator with all the artifacts and richness of a vintage equipment. That combination is we believe something you should experience. Direct Link for manual : https://www.sonic-lab.com/Fundamental/Fundamental2iOS_manual.pdf Fundamental2 brings following new features to the Fundamental1, basically now you can create organic, endless moving textures. (for iOS standalone and AUv3 ) - Ring Modulator, 7 individual modulator oscillators and one carrier oscillator. - A morphing engine which lets you gradually morph between four instances of Fundamental scenes. Also a stochastic manipulation on the 2D morphing panel is possible. - True real time gradual transition between tuning scales. - Rotary Encoder midi controller mapping for high resolution oscillator frequency and gain control with midi hardware. - One can send midi note-on messages to each Fundamental oscillator on discrete midi channels. - A morse code simulator is available on each GEN (sonicLAB LFO design ) which can create custom morse signals to modulate the relevant GEN outputs. - new envelope type "Ernd". Whether you play live electronics, compose for media or just insterested in early electronic music, Fundamental2 is a strong tool. Some of the main features of Fundamental1: ( iOS standalone and AUv3 ) - unique polymorphing wavetable synthesis without any compromise in data content and precision. - 4 dynamic wavetables being rendered for each voice to represent infinitesimal steps of frequency and gain combinations between 1HZ – 3800Hz of the original vacuum tube oscillator. - 8 simultaneous voices each with custom freq, gain, boost, panning and modulation settings. - Custom or harmonic frequency distribution of voices with variable spread ratio and tuning table. - 4 independent stochastic modulations for each voice (32 in total) addressing all parameters with various continuous, discrete distributions and also standard waveforms. - Full MPE support with various configuration possibilites. - Independent Attack / Release envelopes for each voice with various modes, AR times can be set to degrees of randomness. - Vintage oscillator or pure sine wave mode. Recommended iPAD model : A12 processor or higher. Due to screen size challenges, iPAD Mini models are not recommended.

About

Dials

This app digitally recreates vintage 1950s electronic music hardware, offering the rich sound and experimental spirit of early studios. It functions as an AUv3 plugin and a standalone application.

Highlights
  • Digital translation of 1950s electronic music hardware
  • Rich sound and experimental spirit
  • AUv3 plugin compatibility
  • Standalone application mode
  • Inspired by early electronic music studios
Features
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Dials is a detailed digital translation of a unique combination of 1950s electronic music hardware from composer and YouTuber Hainbach’s studio. It is made with the rich sound and experimental spirit of early electronic music studios in mind. Available as AUv3 plugin and Standalone.

Screenshots

Dials1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dials at $19.99 against Fundamental2's $34.99. Dials also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Fundamental2's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 27 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Fundamental2 costs $34.99 and Dials $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dials holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Fundamental2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dials's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fundamental2 ships an update every 4 weeks, Dials every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fundamental2 versus Dials: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFundamental2Dials
Price$34.99$19.99 — better
Rating4.7 (6 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings611 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1212.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSonicPlanet Audio Video Teknolojileri Anonim Sti.AudioThing Ltd.

Customer experience

Fundamental2

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

Dials

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Fundamental2

No in-app purchases

None

Dials

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fundamental2 free?
Fundamental2 costs $34.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dials free?
Dials costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fundamental2 or Dials?
Dials is rated higher. Fundamental2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Dials averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Fundamental2 or Dials have ads?
Neither Fundamental2 nor Dials shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fundamental2 or Dials?
Fundamental2 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Dials every 27 months. Most recently, Fundamental2 was updated on October 7, 2026 and Dials on October 16, 2026.

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