# PixelWave vs YMCK Player 2

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PixelWave | YMCK Player 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelwave/id447318771/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymck-player-2/id1428403549/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **89.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 41 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Zolotov](https://appshunter.io/developer/324462547) | [武志 除村](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231932152) |

## What reviewers say

### PixelWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelwave/id447318771)

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.

**Highlights:** Draw custom waveforms, Export to WAV, Nine predefined waveforms, Changeable octaves (2-6), MIDI keyboard support, Audiobus and IAA support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### YMCK Player 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymck-player-2/id1428403549)

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.

**Highlights:** Slide to play solos, Tilt for vibrato and scrolling, Multiple key/scale assignments, Scene memory for live shows, Light/Dark color themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PixelWave free?

PixelWave costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is YMCK Player 2 free?

YMCK Player 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PixelWave or YMCK Player 2?

PixelWave is rated higher. PixelWave averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while YMCK Player 2 averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PixelWave or YMCK Player 2 have ads?

Neither PixelWave nor YMCK Player 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PixelWave or YMCK Player 2?

PixelWave ships an update every 4 months, and YMCK Player 2 every 41 months. Most recently, PixelWave was updated on October 15, 2026 and YMCK Player 2 on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*