Comparison

Needlepoint vs broohahaizer

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

Head to head
About

Needlepoint

This app simulates the warm, fuzzy sound of vinyl records using advanced physical modeling. It generates realistic turntable noises and artifacts, offering creative control over warped sounds and tempo-synced playback. Additional effects like a compressor and glitchy looper enhance the audio.

Highlights
  • Physical modeling for realistic vinyl sounds
  • Synthesized record detritus and distress
  • Tempo-syncable turntable speed
  • Single-knob compressor with multiple algorithms
  • Broken record looper mode
  • Vinyl spindown and start effect
  • Granular pitch shifter
Features
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Unfiltered Audio's Needlepoint is now available on iOS as a Standalone app or AUv3 plugin! Unfiltered Audio raises the bar (and lowers the tonearm) with Needlepoint: a revolution in vinyl simulation. Continuing the retro themes of their smashed-up hit lo-fi-af, Needlepoint presents a full platter of advanced physical modeling to dive deep into the warm, fuzzy sound of turntable noises and artifacts beloved by many. Of course, since this is an Unfiltered Audio plugin, you can push the needle far past realism and dive into some seriously warped sounds. While many vinyl plugins are content to use looping samples of noise, Needlepoint uses physical modeling to achieve its incredible sound. Needlepoint synthesizes all sorts and sizes of detritus and distress on a record: hair, dust mites, scratches, warping, etc. These are not randomly modeled, but rather accurately distributed onto a rotating, algorithmic platter. Changing the speed of the record can greatly change the nature of Needlepoint's impact on your sound. While you may be used to vinyl RPMs like 33 1/3, 45, and 78, have you ever wondered what it would sound like to tempo sync a turntable to your DAW? Now you can! Beyond noise, ambience, and tone, Needlepoint includes other effects to fully etch out your vibe. A single knob compressor (inspired by lo-fi-af's PRESS knob with six additional algorithms) can be added before or after the signal chain. This compressor can emulate algorithms from famous hardware samplers associated with vinyl, or even mimic the sound of analog distortion introduced by the vinyl pressing process. A BROKEN mode emulates a broken record a broken record a broken record a broken... Where were we? Oh right, a BROKEN mode acts as an unpredictable looper by jumping the grooves on your recent audio. You can automate the mode's toggle to create all sorts of cut-up and glitchy phrases. No vinyl plugin would be complete without a SPINDOWN button that creates that classic vinyl stop (and start!) sound. Here you can control the rate of the spindown to better fit the effect into your mixes. Finally, at the end of the processing chain, Needlepoint features a granular pitch shifter to help you achieve that chopped up vibe without needing to manually change the speed of your tracks. Despite all of these features, Needlepoint is incredibly easy to use. With a beautiful interface and an extensive set of presets, Needlepoint will help you itch that nostalgic scratch that your tracks need. As an AUv3 plugin, Needlepoint has been tested to work perfectly with Garageband, Drambo, AUM, Cubasis, Beatmaker, Nanostudio, apeMatrix, Loopy Pro, and more! Additionally, with its clear layout and smart resizing, Needlepoint can be used on tablets and phones with ease. (Note for Drambo users: Drambo does not yet have automatic Plugin Delay Compensation for managing plugins with latency. As a result, tracks with Needlepoint will not line up properly with other tracks. An upcoming patch for Drambo will add this feature in.)

About

broohahaizer

This experimental music app functions as an AUv3 effect and standalone application. It offers two sound sources, a ring modulator, and a switchable filter for creating unique noise and tones. Gesture recording and playback are also supported.

Highlights
  • Two sound sources (synth, modulator)
  • Ring modulator
  • Switchable filter unit
  • Audio effect functionality
  • XY control pads with sustain
  • Parameter automation
  • Gesture recording and playback
Features
Currently charting
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"no humans were involved in the making of the title" broohahaizer is an experimental noise machine AUv3 effect and standalone app. it features: • two sound sources, "synth" and "modulator" with various noise & tone making settings. • the sound of these two sources is passed to the ring modulator and then goes to a switchable "filter" unit • the app works as an audio effect and the input goes to both “synth” and “modulator” sections • when modulator is inactive it passes audio input (if available) • all XY control pads have sustain switches • all plugin parameters can be automated in AUv3 host and can be controlled / recorded • [hold / loop] switch: enables gesture recording / playback / display

Screenshots

Needlepoint4 screens
broohahaizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: broohahaizer at $4.99 against Needlepoint's $9.99. broohahaizer also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). Needlepoint's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Needlepoint costs $9.99 and broohahaizer $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Needlepoint against 4.7 for broohahaizer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Needlepoint's written reviews are positive against 67% of broohahaizer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Needlepoint ships an update fortnightly, broohahaizer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Needlepoint versus broohahaizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeedlepointbroohahaizer
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.8 (14 ratings) — better4.7 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better13
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#182 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnfiltered AudioAlexey Nadzharov

Customer experience

Needlepoint

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

broohahaizer

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Needlepoint

No in-app purchases

None

broohahaizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Needlepoint free?
Needlepoint costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is broohahaizer free?
broohahaizer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Needlepoint or broohahaizer?
Needlepoint is rated higher. Needlepoint averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while broohahaizer averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do Needlepoint or broohahaizer have ads?
Neither Needlepoint nor broohahaizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Needlepoint or broohahaizer?
Needlepoint ships an update fortnightly, and broohahaizer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Needlepoint was updated on October 23, 2026 and broohahaizer on September 28, 2026.

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