Dialekt vs Waymaker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dialekt
This app is an 8-track groovebox for mobile and studio use, offering quick groove programming and musical idea capture. It features diverse synthesis methods, built-in effects, a song sequencer, and a powerful randomizer to create unique tracks.
- 28 different synth engines
- 8 touch effects with sequencer
- Song Randomizer
- Trig conditions, rolls, polyrhythms
- Synth parameter per step
- Audio Unit v3 plug-in
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Start casual, finish professional Dialekt is designed for quick groove programming and capturing new musical ideas on the fly. The 8-track groovebox for mobile and studio offers various synthesis methods, built-in effects, a song sequencer, and a powerful Song Randomizer. With 28 distinctive sound engines, flexible sequencing tools, and genre-based groove generation, Dialekt lets you create unique and professional tracks in seconds. Perfect for sketching, jamming, or performing live. :: KEY FEATURES :: • 28 Different Synth Engines • 8 Touch Effects with Sequencer • Mighty Song Randomizer • Trig Conditions, Rolls, Polyrhythms • MIDI Single Outs • Synth Parameter per Step • Audio Unit v3 Plug-In & MIDI FX Plug-In Some more info about the single features: ••• The Sounds ••• From classic oscillators to dynamic, physical tones like piano, organ, string, flute, vocal tones, as well as percussive elements and naturalistic kicks, Dialekt offers endless sound possibilities for any genre and creative endeavor. ••• The Sequencer ••• At the heart of Dialekt is the Sound per Step feature, where each synth parameter is saved to individual sequencer steps, providing full control over every detail. The Randomizers make great use of this functionality. Dialekt offers Rolls, Trig Conditions, and adjustable Tempo and Length per track. The Song Sequencer lets you create longer compositions, with features like Pattern Repeats, FX, Track Mutes, and the powerful Song Randomizer. The powerful FX sequencer with eight first-class touch-controlled effects is the cherry on top of this awesome music toy. The 8 included effects TapeStop, Filter-Delay, Reverb, Looper, Phaser, Chorus, LowPass and LoFi can be triggered with the Touch controls or the FX Sequencer. Triggers and parameter changes can be recorded and edited, and FX Sequences can easily be managed on the Memory Page. ••• The Song Randomizer ••• The Song Randomizer can create single tracks, parts, or whole songs, delivering fresh grooves and sounds every time. It generates patterns, sounds, chord progressions, fills, mute and FX sequences in various genres, which can be applied to individual elements like sounds, patterns, and pitches or to global parameters. ••• The Memory ••• All of this data needs to be managed, and that's where the Memory Page comes in. Here, you can view all your data at a glance. Simply copy or rotate tracks, patterns, and parts per Drag & Drop to build your arrangement. The Randomizers are there to fuel your creativity and offer endless inspiration.
Waymaker
Create custom melodic sequences and control other compatible audio products. Offers a variety of sequencers and utilities for generating unique rhythms, harmonies, and soundscapes. Can be used as a standalone MIDI sequencer or as an effect.
- Modular MIDI sequencer chain
- Control other Aqeel Aadam Sound products
- 15 sequencers and utilities
- Standalone MIDI sequencer
- MIDI effect for modifying output
- Preset management
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Chart your way through melodic wilderness. Create a custom chain of compounding MIDI sequencers and modules, or connect to other Aqeel Aadam Sound products for extended control. Waymaker is a collection of sequencers and modules that provides a variety of innovative ways to craft melodies and spark inspiration. Waymaker can be used in two different modes: * MIDI mode: Build a custom chain of modules to generate melodies, transpose progressions, create ever-changing sequences, and so much more. * AAS mode: Use Waymaker to control other Aqeel Aadam Sound products, such as Weeping Wall and Ridgewalk. Design everything from simple looping delays to dense generative atmospheres. Waymaker offers 15 sequencers and sequencing utilities: * Step: A simple step sequencer of variable length * Morph: A morphing step sequencer which can automatically shift pitches on a defined schedule * Weight: A random sequencer with a set of pitches and a chance that each will occur * Sum: A compounding sequencer in which pitches flip on and off asynchronously and add up to a single output * Brownian: A random melody based on Brownian motion, in which each step has a chance to ascend or descend from the previous pitch * Arpeggiator: Turn chords into custom arpeggios. * Shift: A utility for repitching the loopers of Weeping Wall and Ridgewalk independently * MIDI: A utility for passing MIDI notes from Waymaker to Weeping Wall or Ridgewalk, allowing for their loopers to be repitched by the keyboard or with another sequencer * Beat: A pitchless sequencer for creating custom rhythms to clock or reset other sequencers or rearrange the timing of incoming MIDI notes * Probability: A utility for introducing random skips and unpredictability * Chord: A utility for adding harmonies to each incoming note * Pitch: Modify the pitch of notes performatively. * Velocity: Animate sequences with random or algorithmic options. * Timing: Add swing or humanizing. * Control: Generate CC or PC messages. * Channel: A utility for distributing notes to a variety of MIDI channels, on a regular, random, or cascading basis In MIDI mode, each sequencer can be used to generate new MIDI notes, transpose the pitch of incoming MIDI notes, or trigger new sequences based on incoming notes. Waymaker can be used as a standalone MIDI sequencer or as a MIDI effect for modifying the output of your favorite sequencers. In AAS mode, Waymaker can use any of the sequencers to change the pitch of each channel in products like Weeping Wall, Ridgewalk, or Coastline independently. In addition, Waymaker can provide additional control to these products—such as pitch glide and independent reversal of loopers—that is not available normally. Together, you can craft a totally custom audio effect, whether you want a unique looper, granulator, delay, or reverb. Waymaker can also connect directly to Sightlines for pitch sequencing without MIDI routing. Waymaker has full preset control and can manage presets for other Aqeel Aadam Sound devices in AAS mode. Please note that there is a minimum version requirement for Waymaker to be used with other Aqeel Aadam Sound products. Weeping Wall: v1.5.0, Ridgewalk: v.1.1.0. The version number can be found in the product’s settings menu.
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Verdict
Dialekt and Waymaker both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Waymaker's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dialekt's. Waymaker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Dialekt's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Dialekt is free to download; Waymaker costs $14.99 up front. Dialekt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Waymaker asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Dialekt against 4.8 for Waymaker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Dialekt's written reviews are positive against 100% of Waymaker's.
Dialekt ships an update every 2 months, Waymaker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dialekt | Waymaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (22 ratings) — better | 4.8 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.0 GB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sugar Bytes GmbH | Aqeel Aadam |
Customer experience
Dialekt
Waymaker
In-app purchases
Dialekt
- Dialekt | iPhone Full Version$7.99
Waymaker
No in-app purchases









