Comparison

Panflow vs Zen AutoPan

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

Head to head
About

Panflow

This app generates complex, evolving panning patterns and adds rhythmic stereo movement to audio tracks in real-time. Its intuitive interface and powerful pattern editor allow for precise stereo editing, bringing dynamic life to static sounds. It can be used as a standalone application or as an AUv3 plugin within iOS DAWs.

Highlights
  • Evolving panning patterns
  • Rhythmic stereo movement
  • Real-time audio modulation
  • Precise stereo editing
  • Powerful pattern editor
  • Standalone and AUv3 plugin support
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Panflow is a Creative Panning Modulator & Stereo rhythm generator plugin designed to Shape complex, evolving panning patterns and add random, rhythmical movement to any audio track in real-time. You can Create Instant fluid motion with precise stereo editing, with an easy-to-use interface and powerful pattern editor and give your audio a more lively, dynamic feel, or add dynamism to any static sound. Use as Standalone or as an Audio Unit (AUv3) plugin in your favorite iOS Host or DAW Panflow is endlessly variable & endlessly interesting.

About

Zen AutoPan

This AUv3 stereo movement tool offers dynamic panning effects for music production and sound design. Sculpt your audio with multiple LFO shapes and an intuitive XY pad for real-time creative control. Seamlessly integrate with compatible DAWs on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Multiple LFO Shapes
  • Intuitive XY Pad
  • Adjustable Stereo Width
  • AUv3 Compatibility
  • Optimized for iOS
  • 3D Visuals
Features
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FX Forms #002 - Zen AutoPan from Wild Surmise Music, second offering in the series of AUv3 FX plugins. Note: This needs a compatible DAW App such as Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, Garageband etc to use the AUv3 plugin. Zen AutoPan is not merely a tool, but an invitation to dance with the rhythm of the universe. Designed with the meticulous care of a Zen garden, this AUv3 app is a portal to experiencing the dynamic interplay of sound and silence. As Alan Watts might say, it allows you to "play" with your music, weaving the fabric of stereo panning effects into the tapestry of auditory experience. In the act of creating or enhancing sound, Zen AutoPan becomes a partner in the dance of existence, moving with the effortless grace of a leaf on a breeze. It's here, in the realm of music production and sound design, that Zen AutoPan offers a reflection of the universe's own symphony, inviting you to partake in the cosmic play of sound and silence, movement and stillness. Features: - Multiple LFO Shapes: Choose from sine, square, sawtooth, and random LFO shapes to sculpt your sound. - Intuitive XY Pad: Control the depth and speed of your stereo panning effects with an easy-to-use XY pad, allowing for real-time adjustments and creative expression. - Width Control: Adjust the stereo width to go from subtle spatial enhancements to full stereo sweeps, giving your tracks a larger-than-life presence. - Versatile Use: Ideal for music production, live performances, and sound design projects. - AUv3 Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with your favorite DAW or music production app, offering flexibility and ease of use. - Optimized for iOS: Crafted specifically for the iOS environment, Zen AutoPan ensures a stable, high-performance experience on your favorite devices. 3D Visuals leverage SceneKit and Metal Shaders providing good visual performance on iOS devices and can also be turned off in the info menu.

Screenshots

Panflow4 screens
Zen AutoPan1 screens

Verdict

The call

Panflow and Zen AutoPan both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Panflow's written reviews are positive against 80% of Zen AutoPan's. Panflow also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Panflow against 4.7 for Zen AutoPan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Panflow's written reviews are positive against 80% of Zen AutoPan's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Panflow versus Zen AutoPan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanflowZen AutoPan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (27 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better15
Update frequency—Every 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAUDIOMODERNTom Power

Customer experience

Panflow

All ratings27 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

Zen AutoPan

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Panflow

No in-app purchases

None

Zen AutoPan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Panflow free?
Panflow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zen AutoPan free?
Zen AutoPan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Panflow or Zen AutoPan?
Panflow and Zen AutoPan are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 27 and 15 ratings respectively.
Do Panflow or Zen AutoPan have ads?
Neither Panflow nor Zen AutoPan shows ads.

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