Comparison

Sinusoid vs AB Mix Check

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

Head to head
About

Sinusoid

Create music with a retro 8-bit inspired sound machine. Features 4 channels for tones and drums, with extensive sound sculpting options like filters, modulation, and effects. Export your creations and integrate with other music apps.

Highlights
  • 4 sound channels (3 tones, 1 drum/noise)
  • Extensive audio parameters (envelope, vibrato, glide, filter)
  • Ring modulation and FM synthesis
  • Arpeggiator, delay, and bit crusher effects
  • MIDI input and output support
  • Audiobus, IAA, and AUv3 integration
  • AIFF export and in-app music player
Features
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Sinusoid is a tracker/sequencer sound machine inspired by retro 8 bit game consoles. It has 4 sound channels where 3 play tones and 1 plays drums and noise. It has audio parameters like pan, amplitude envelope, vibrato, pitch glide, a resonant filter and second oscillator for ring modulation and fm. Further sculpt the sound with an arpeggiator, delay and bit crusher. Export songs to AIFF and listen to them in the in app music player or share them with other apps. MIDI can be used to control parameters, play and input notes. MIDI out makes it possible to play other synths with sinusoid using Core MIDI, Bluetooth, IAA MIDI or AUv3 MIDI. Connect to other sound apps using Audiobus, Inter App Audio or AUv3. +++ 3 tone channels: sinusoid, square, triangle, saw, pulse (75%, 50%, 25% or 12.5%) +++ 1 drum/noise channel +++ Stereo pan +++ Amplitude envelope (attack, length and release) +++ 2nd oscillator for fm and ring modulation +++ Vibrato +++ Pitch glide +++ Resonant filter +++ Arpeggio/stutter +++ Tape delay +++ Bit/samplerate crush +++ Per note ability to override all channel audio parameters +++ Copy/paste between devices on the same network +++ Save and share projects using “open with” and files app drag’n drop +++ Export to songs to AIFF +++ Core MIDI, Bluetooth, IAA MIDI, AUv3 MIDI +++ Audiobus, IAA and AUv3

About

AB Mix Check

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AB Mix Check helps you compare your mix against reference tracks quickly on iPhone, especially when you are checking on AirPods and headphones. Import common audio file types like WAV, MP3, and M4A, switch instantly between Mix and Reference while keeping context, and use loudness matching to reduce level bias. Add markers and notes during checks, then export your findings back to your workflow. Everything runs on-device.

Screenshots

Sinusoid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AB Mix Check at Free against Sinusoid's $4.99. Sinusoid's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support.

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

AB Mix Check is free to download; Sinusoid costs $4.99 up front. AB Mix Check sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sinusoid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sinusoid versus AB Mix Check: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSinusoidAB Mix Check
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik SigthPorter Hodgkiss

In-app purchases

None

Sinusoid

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AB Mix Check

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is Sinusoid free?
Sinusoid costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AB Mix Check free?
AB Mix Check is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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