Comparison

VividShaper vs Copperhead

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

Head to head
About

VividShaper

This AUv3 plugin synthesizer allows real-time wave design using Lua programming. Create complex sounds with multiple generators and oscillators, and share patches across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Real-time wave programming with Lua
  • Customizable waveforms
  • 16-voice polyphony
  • 8 oscillators per generator
  • iCloud patch sharing
  • AUv3 plugin compatibility
Features
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*** This is an AUv3 extension and not a standalone app. *** *** It requires a host app like Garageband or similar. *** VividShaper is a cutting-edge AUv3 plugin synthesizer akin to a wave table synth that gives you the power to design your own waves in real-time. Its unique interface allows you to program your own waves with the built-in Lua programming language, offering a level of customization and control unparalleled in the world of digital music production. With VividShaper, you can dynamically change your waveforms over time, bringing a whole new level of creative possibilities to your music. Use up to 16 generators for polyphony, and 8 oscillators per generator, to create rich, intricate sounds. Each oscillator wave can be manipulated in Lua code in real time, giving you full control over your sound design. The plugin supports iCloud, so you can share your patches between both iOS and macOS devices.

About

Copperhead

This digital synthesizer plugin offers a vintage 80's sound with modern features like multi-note polyphony, an arpeggiator, and integrated audio effects. Design custom waveforms, explore various modulation options, and utilize a powerful sequencer to craft unique sounds.

Highlights
  • AUv3 compatible
  • Multi-note polyphony
  • Integrated arpeggiator
  • Customizable waveforms
  • Integrated audio effects
  • 32-step sequencer
  • Preset Manager
Features
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Copperhead is an AUv3 digital subtractive synthesizer plugin which draws its influence from the vintage synthesizers of the early 80's. Only now we have multi-note polyphony, a build in arpeggiator, and a host of integrated audio effects. Copperhead features a custom String Machine, the ability to design your own custom waveforms, as well as supporting oscillator sync and various cross modulation effects. Cross modulation is a type of FM synthesis which can be used to morph simplistic waveforms into something far more aggressive and interesting. At the heart of Copperhead are its two oscillators, which support all your traditional waveforms (SINE,SQR,SAW,TRI), as well as SuperSaw, Trapezium, and other user definable types. The app features pulse width modulation and supersaw, as well as a customisable string engine and the ability to create your own oscillator types. The Voltage Controller Filter supports the usual LP, HP, BP and Notch filters in series or parallel configuration, as well as a couple of unusual ones like Formant which allows you to sweep your cutoff to create interesting vowel sounds. Copperhead also features twin LFO's with random and one shot functionality. It also supports Cross, Ring and FM modulators, in addition to low and high shelf filters. One of the great features is the integrated audio gate, which allows you to generate stuttering audio right out of the box. Combined with effects such as Chorus, Overdrive, Delay, Reverb and Auto Pan / Tremelo, and the ability to specify effect order, you have a lot of control over your sound. If that wasn't enough, we also include a 32 step sequencer, with various mono and poly modes with direct control control of various synth elements. We have a built in Preset Manager which groups presets into banks and groups, which supports drag and drop for easy import/export of presets. You can also access your favourites from a special popup menu, or via the built in quick search facility. Copperhead now ships with over 550 presets which cover just about every instrument category you would ever need. ○ AUv3 compatible. ○ Up to 16 note polyphony. ○ 7 Oscillator wave types. ○ Sub Oscillator. ○ PW/PWM on SQR and TRP waveforms. ○ Supports SuperSaw with MIX and DETUNE. ○ XMod / Ring and FM modulations. ○ Osc Sync. ○ 6 types of VCF filter. ○ Low and High shelf on output. ○ Built in compressor. ○ Chorus, Delay, Overdrive, Reverb and Auto Pan effects. ○ Built in Audio Gate. ○ Preset Manager with Bank/Group/Preset section. ○ Supports drag and drop to import/export presets, groups and banks. ○ Supports web transfer of presets. ○ 32 step arpeggiator. ○ More than 550 built-in presets. NOTE: This is an AUv3 plugin which was designed to be hosted in DAW's such as AUM, Cubasis, GarageBand, Loopy Pro etc.

Screenshots

VividShaper1 screens
Copperhead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VividShaper at $5.99 against Copperhead's $14.99. VividShaper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Copperhead's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

VividShaper costs $5.99 and Copperhead $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VividShaper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 18 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 83% and 83% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VividShaper ships an update every 4 months, Copperhead monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VividShaper versus Copperhead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVividShaperCopperhead
Price$5.99 — better$14.99
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better4.7 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings818 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLars Forsberg4Pockets.com

Customer experience

VividShaper

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Copperhead

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%

In-app purchases

None

VividShaper

No in-app purchases

None

Copperhead

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VividShaper free?
VividShaper costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Copperhead free?
Copperhead costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VividShaper or Copperhead?
VividShaper is rated higher. VividShaper averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Copperhead averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.
Do VividShaper or Copperhead have ads?
Neither VividShaper nor Copperhead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VividShaper or Copperhead?
VividShaper ships an update every 4 months, and Copperhead monthly. Most recently, VividShaper was updated on October 6, 2026 and Copperhead on October 16, 2026.

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