Comparison

EarWizard vs GliderVerb

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

Head to head
About

EarWizard

This app trains your ear and improves memory by having you repeat chord sequences that increase in length. As you progress, visual cues fade, forcing reliance on auditory memory. It offers multiple difficulty levels and modes for musicians of all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Chord sequence repetition
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Visual cues fade with skill
  • Multiple musical modes
  • Endless play mode
  • Speed control
Features
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Wizdom Music announces EarWizard, created by Jordan Rudess and Felipe Peña. EarWizard trains your ear while improving your memory skills. Repeat back a sequence of chords which gets longer with each round of play. As you improve your skills, the visuals disappear and you will have to depend on your EAR! Start off in EASY mode with only a few chords on screen and with practice, you will ultimately reach the hardest level where you will have seven chords on screen and be playing against the clock! Whether you are a novice or a trained musician, EarWizard will surely keep you entertained and challenged. Features: Three levels - Easy, Normal and Hard Start with three chords in a key and go up to seven! Features fun Jordan videos playing each chord Five different diatonic modes-presented in three keys Endless Mode for continuos play in any level Speed control-Slow to Lightspeed Chart that allows you to hear and see the note spelling of all chords in the selected key Wizardly video rewards Coming soon: Game Center support Additional sounds and more videos

About

GliderVerb

This app offers a unique reverberation effect that simulates a room changing shape, creating evolving soundscapes. It provides a wide range of sonic possibilities, from smooth resonances to granular disintegration, with extensive control over its parameters.

Highlights
  • Continually modulated reverb algorithm
  • Pitch resonator
  • Ribbon resonance player
  • Built-in stereo sampler
  • Control manager LFO
  • Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support
  • Preset morphing pad
Features
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GliderVerb is a “Reverberator with Glissandos” simulating a room gradually changing its shape. It is an expanded version of an algorithm created by James McCartney for his Supercollider 2 programming language. The original algorithm had no user-variable parameters: this device adds a series of parameters to create a wide palette of effects; from evolving reverberations to granular disintegration to smooth resonances. Main Features: - Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support (sender and FX) - Continually Modulated Reverb Algorithm - Pitch Resonator - Ribbon Resonance Player - Pad impulse generator - Built In Stereo Sampler with varispeed - Control Manager LFO for Parameters - Midibus, Virtual Midi and Network: 14 bit NRPN controllers - File Manager, sharing common audio files via iTunes, Dropbox and AudioCopy - Snapshots Presets Morphing Pad - Post Fx Chain: Low-shelf Filter, High-shelf and Compressor New Version! We removed the "annoying voice" and now you can use all the Gliderverb features, even the Pad and the Ribbon. The only limitation is you can't save new presets; but you still can load the old ones you made, using the two arrows you find on the left and right side of the preset name (top side of the main window). With the in-App purchase you can access the Preset Manager, Control Manager and MIDI enable the Pad.

Screenshots

EarWizard4 screens
GliderVerb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GliderVerb at 4.6 against EarWizard's 3.4. GliderVerb also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 53%) and ratings volume (85 vs 20). EarWizard's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EarWizard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and GliderVerb sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GliderVerb holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 85 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of EarWizard's written reviews are positive against 80% of GliderVerb's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EarWizard ships an update every 6 weeks, GliderVerb every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EarWizard versus GliderVerb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarWizardGliderVerb
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (20 ratings)4.6 (85 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.5% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2085 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWizdom Music LLCAmazing Noises

Customer experience

EarWizard

All ratings20 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative35.0%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive53.5%
Neutral9.3%
Negative37.2%

GliderVerb

All ratings85 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

EarWizard

One-time2
  • EarWizard instruments pack #1$0.99
  • Unlock all content$1.99
2 purchases

GliderVerb

One-time2
  • lala's presetsFree
  • Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is EarWizard free?
EarWizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GliderVerb free?
GliderVerb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EarWizard or GliderVerb?
GliderVerb is rated higher. EarWizard averages 3.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while GliderVerb averages 4.6 from 85 ratings.
Do EarWizard or GliderVerb have ads?
Neither EarWizard nor GliderVerb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EarWizard or GliderVerb?
EarWizard ships an update every 6 weeks, and GliderVerb every 4 months. Most recently, EarWizard was updated on October 3, 2026 and GliderVerb on October 14, 2026.

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