# PixelWave vs Secta

The clearest difference is price: PixelWave at $0.99 against Secta's $6.99. Secta's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

PixelWave costs $0.99 and Secta $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Secta holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of PixelWave's written reviews are positive against 100% of Secta's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PixelWave | Secta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelwave/id447318771/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secta-amplitude-sculptor/id6472803517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 89.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 2 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Zolotov](https://appshunter.io/developer/324462547) | [K-Devices](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151339600) |

## 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


### Secta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secta-amplitude-sculptor/id6472803517)

This audio effect dynamically splits incoming sound into two distinct processing paths, allowing for independent sculpting of each layer. It shapes accents, amplifies details, and guides each sonic dimension for unique timbral results. Designed for sound designers and musicians seeking unconventional audio manipulation.

**Highlights:** Dynamic audio splitting, Independent effect processing per layer, Amplitude threshold control, Envelope shaping, Customizable sonic dimensions, Colorizer with no mix parameters, AUv3 extension compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PixelWave free?

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

### Is Secta free?

Secta costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PixelWave or Secta?

Secta is rated higher. PixelWave averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Secta averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do PixelWave or Secta have ads?

Neither PixelWave nor Secta shows ads.

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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.*