# The Oscillator vs Magic Switch

The clearest difference is monetization model: Magic Switch at free against The Oscillator's paid. Magic Switch also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3). The Oscillator's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Magic Switch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 33 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of The Oscillator's written reviews are positive against 83% of Magic Switch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Oscillator ships an update every 5 months, Magic Switch every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Oscillator | Magic Switch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-oscillator/id640819682/reviews) | **[4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-switch-baby-audio/id1604356083/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kymatica AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/522046659) | [Baby Audio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674621630) |

## What reviewers say

### The Oscillator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-oscillator/id640819682)

Generate tones and noise with adjustable lowpass filters and panning. Choose from sine, triangle, sawtooth, and square waveforms. Precisely tune frequencies in Hz or MIDI notes.

**Highlights:** Two oscillators, One noise generator, Individual lowpass filters, Panning control, Four waveforms (sine, triangle, sawtooth, square), Precise frequency tuning (Hz/MIDI), Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Useful for various purposes (sleep, tinnitus, testing)
- 🎵 Good for sound experimentation
- 🔊 Precise frequency and gain control
- 🎚️ Multiple oscillators and noise generator

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stopped working properly
- 🐛 Only noise comes out
- 🐛 Output levels wildly different
- 🐛 Not working in new version
- ❌ Basic and incomplete

**Reported bugs**

- Stopped working properly
- Only noise comes out
- Output levels wildly different
- New version is not working
- Can't play one osc without the other

**Requested features**

- More functions (e.g., shorten waves, good bass)
- Multiple layers for simultaneous playback
- AUV3 support
- Run in background and mix with audio
- Four oscillators simultaneously


### Magic Switch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-switch-baby-audio/id1604356083)

This audio effect plugin provides a lush, one-button chorus inspired by analog synthesizers. It adds dimension and depth to music tracks with a dark, detuned character. A mix slider allows for blending the effect to your preference.

**Highlights:** One-button lush chorus effect, Juno-60 analog chorus inspiration, Dark and detuned character, Adds dimension and depth, Mix slider for blending, Based on Super VHS plugin's 'Magic' button

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Oscillator free?

The Oscillator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic Switch free?

Magic Switch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Oscillator or Magic Switch?

Magic Switch is rated higher. The Oscillator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Magic Switch averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.

### Do The Oscillator or Magic Switch have ads?

Neither The Oscillator nor Magic Switch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Oscillator or Magic Switch?

The Oscillator ships an update every 5 months, and Magic Switch every 10 months. Most recently, The Oscillator was updated on November 1, 2026 and Magic Switch on November 3, 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.*