# Elastic Melody vs WaveCloud

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WaveCloud at none against Elastic Melody's 1. WaveCloud also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Elastic Melody's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Elastic Melody costs $12.99 and WaveCloud $14.99 up front. Elastic Melody sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WaveCloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

WaveCloud holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 26 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Elastic Melody's written reviews are positive against 69% of WaveCloud's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Elastic Melody ships an update every 8 days, WaveCloud every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elastic Melody | WaveCloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$12.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elastic-melody/id6444045350/reviews) | **[4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavecloud/id6471663093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oliver Greschke (DE)](https://appshunter.io/developer/505848000) | [Limelight Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/370131860) |

## What reviewers say

### Elastic Melody

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elastic-melody/id6444045350)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create melodies with a fast and intuitive analog-style step sequencer. Features 3 synth channels, 4 master effects, and extensive automation capabilities for dynamic sound design. Supports AUv3 and Ableton Link.

**Highlights:** 3-channel analog synth sequencer, Parameter automation, 4 master effects (EQ, Chorus, Delay, Reverb), Song mode for arranging patterns, AUv3 plugin support, Ableton Link integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elastic Melody - Extra Modes IAP | $4.99 | one-time |


### WaveCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavecloud/id6471663093)

This app offers advanced tools for manipulating audio samples into unique sounds. It allows for precise control over tiny audio fragments, enabling the creation of diverse textures, effects, and soundscapes. Features include a morphing oscillator, LFOs, filters, and unique movement modules.

**Highlights:** Granular synthesis engine, Morphing oscillator, Orbit and WaveGlide modules, MPE support, Built-in effects suite, Audio editor and managers, 200+ presets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elastic Melody free?

Elastic Melody costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is WaveCloud free?

WaveCloud costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Elastic Melody or WaveCloud?

WaveCloud is rated higher. Elastic Melody averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while WaveCloud averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.

### Do Elastic Melody or WaveCloud have ads?

Neither Elastic Melody nor WaveCloud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elastic Melody or WaveCloud?

Elastic Melody ships an update every 8 days, and WaveCloud every 3 weeks. Most recently, Elastic Melody was updated on October 6, 2026 and WaveCloud on October 12, 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.*