VividShaper vs Dagger synth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time wave programming with Lua
- Customizable waveforms
- 16-voice polyphony
- 8 oscillators per generator
- iCloud patch sharing
- AUv3 plugin compatibility
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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.
Dagger synth
This app offers a powerful analog modeling paraphonic synthesizer with a raw, big sound. It features advanced circuit modeling and an intuitive interface, providing extensive sound design possibilities for musicians.
- Monophonic and paraphonic modes
- 2 rich oscillators with wave shape morphing
- Spice mode for component simulation
- Multiple low pass filter models
- Multi-mode modulator
- ADSR envelope generator
- Randomize and preset options
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Dagger is a compact and powerful analog modeling paraphonic synth with a big, raw analog sound. Thanks to advanced analog circuit modelling engine and meticulous attention to details, Dagger rivals the sound of the best desktop-class synthesizers. Dagger's user interface is simple, fast and intuitive, but it's possibilites will surprise you. You cannot get more for the money. Features • Monophonic and paraphonic mode (4 oscillator sections) • 2 rich oscillators with wave shape morphing and hard-sync • "Spice" mode to simulate faulty components • "Japanese style" naughty 12db high pass filter • 4 low pass filter models: Steiner parker, 2x transistor ladder and 1 diode ladder. (8x oversampled) • Amplifier with warm diode clipper • Multi-mode modulator (LFO, Decay envelope, VCO) • ADSR envelope generator • Modulation targets: oscillator waveform, pitch, phase, amplifier, filter cutoff Hit randomize button or use one of 60 built-in presets. User manual and audio demos available on www.beepstreet.com
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Verdict
VividShaper and Dagger synth both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Dagger synth's written reviews are positive against 83% of VividShaper's. Dagger synth also leads on ratings volume (43 vs 8) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On rating, 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
VividShaper costs $5.99 and Dagger synth $4.99 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 — 5.0 for VividShaper against 4.9 for Dagger synth. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dagger synth has 43 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of VividShaper's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dagger synth's.
| Parameter | VividShaper | Dagger synth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | 4.9 (43 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 43 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lars Forsberg | BeepStreet |
Customer experience
VividShaper
Dagger synth
In-app purchases
VividShaper
No in-app purchases
Dagger synth
No in-app purchases








