# VariSpeed vs Surreal Machines Modnetic

The clearest difference is price: Surreal Machines Modnetic at $9.99 against VariSpeed's $11.99. Surreal Machines Modnetic also leads on device support (3 vs 1). VariSpeed's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

VariSpeed costs $11.99 and Surreal Machines Modnetic $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for VariSpeed against 5.0 for Surreal Machines Modnetic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | VariSpeed | Surreal Machines Modnetic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $11.99 | **$9.99** |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varispeed/id1642813420/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surreal-machines-modnetic/id6451084427/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 11 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Genuine Soundware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560880481) | [Surreal Machines](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688572197) |

## What reviewers say

### VariSpeed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varispeed/id1642813420)

This app simulates a classic tape echo machine, replicating the functionality of a specific vintage hardware unit. It allows for variable delay times by altering the speed of the tape mechanism.

**Highlights:** Classic tape echo simulation, Variable delay time, AUv3 plugin compatibility, Replicates vintage hardware

**In-app purchases:** none


### Surreal Machines Modnetic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surreal-machines-modnetic/id6451084427)

This app offers four distinct audio effects: analog-style tape delay, realistic spring reverb, bucket brigade modulation effects, and classic tone shaping. It blends analog warmth with digital precision for studio or live use.

**Highlights:** Analog-style tape delay, Realistic spring reverb, Bucket brigade chorus/flanger/phaser, Classic tone shaping, Digital clarity and routing, AUv3 plugin support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VariSpeed free?

VariSpeed costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Surreal Machines Modnetic free?

Surreal Machines Modnetic costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VariSpeed or Surreal Machines Modnetic?

Surreal Machines Modnetic is rated higher. VariSpeed averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Surreal Machines Modnetic averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do VariSpeed or Surreal Machines Modnetic have ads?

Neither VariSpeed nor Surreal Machines Modnetic shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*