PixelWave vs YMCK Player 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PixelWave
Create unique sounds with an experimental wavetable synthesizer featuring a retro pixel interface. Draw custom waveforms, choose from presets, and adjust octaves. Export your creations and integrate with other music apps.
- Draw custom waveforms
- Export to WAV
- Nine predefined waveforms
- Changeable octaves (2-6)
- MIDI keyboard support
- Audiobus and IAA support
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PixelWave is an experimental wavetable synth with old school pixel interface. Key features: • it is possible to draw waveform and play it at the same time; • export to WAV; • nine predefined waveforms; • changeable number of octaves (from 2 to 6); • MIDI keyboard support; • Audiobus and IAA support.
YMCK Player 2
This musical instrument app allows you to play solos by sliding or tilting your device. It offers multiple key/scale assignments and scene memory for live performances, with light and dark themes for different stage environments.
- Slide to play solos
- Tilt for vibrato and scrolling
- Multiple key/scale assignments
- Scene memory for live shows
- Light/Dark color themes
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YMCK Player 2 is a simple musical instrument. You can play a stunning solo only by sliding on the screen or by tilting the device. This version "2" is more focused on the functionalities useful in your live stage than decorative visuals. * Easy to play Slide on the screen. That's all you need to play a solo. Additionally you can tilt the device vertically to scrool the keyboard and tilt it backward to apply vibrato. * Multiple Key/Scales You can assign multiple key/scales in a single screen, which allows you to use it in a song with key changes. * Scene Memory You can register multiple Scenes, and switch quickly the settings during your live show. * Color Themes Light/Dark color themes. Dark theme will help you operating in a dark stage environment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PixelWave at 89% against YMCK Player 2's 0%. PixelWave also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 41 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
PixelWave costs $0.99 and YMCK Player 2 $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PixelWave holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PixelWave has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of PixelWave's written reviews are positive against 0% of YMCK Player 2's.
PixelWave ships an update every 4 months, YMCK Player 2 every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PixelWave | YMCK Player 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (19 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 41 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Zolotov | 武志 除村 |
Customer experience
PixelWave
YMCK Player 2
In-app purchases
PixelWave
No in-app purchases
YMCK Player 2
No in-app purchases
