Comparison

Spiral Chorus vs Beatnik Audio

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

Head to head
About

Spiral Chorus

This music effect plugin offers an analog-modeled LCR chorus with touch-friendly controls and immersive 3D visuals. It seamlessly integrates into DAWs for iOS, adding depth and texture to various music productions.

Highlights
  • Analog Modeled LCR Chorus
  • Touch-Friendly Controls
  • Immersive 3D Visuals
  • Versatile Music Application
  • Optimized for iOS
  • Seamless DAW Integration
Features
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FX Forms #001 - Spiral Chorus from Wild Surmise Music, number one in the series of AUv3 FX plugins. Key Features: - Analog Modeled LCR Chorus: Delve into the rich, warm textures of an analog-modeled LCR (Left-Center-Right) chorus effect, bringing a new dimension to your tracks. - Touch-Friendly Controls: With an interface tailored for iOS, Spiral Chorus offers intuitive, touch-friendly controls. Effortlessly sculpt your sound with responsive sliders and xy pads, ensuring a seamless workflow. - Immersive 3D Visuals: Enhance your audio manipulation experience with captivating 3D visuals in the background. - Versatile Application: Whether you're working on dreamy soundscapes, dynamic beats, or cutting-edge experimental sounds, Spiral Chorus adds a layer of depth and texture to your music. - Optimized for iOS: Crafted specifically for the iOS environment, Spiral Chorus ensures a stable, high-performance experience on your favorite devices. 3D Visuals leverage SceneKit and Metal Shaders providing good visual performance on iOS devices. - Seamless Integration: Use Spiral Chorus seamlessly within your favorite DAW as an AUv3 plugin, fitting perfectly into your existing workflow.

About

Beatnik Audio

Features
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Beatnik Controller is a remote control for your Beatnik Pi or Snapcast multi-room audio server. It allows you to easily manage and control audio streams from any device.

Screenshots

Spiral Chorus1 screens
Beatnik Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beatnik Audio at none against Spiral Chorus's 3. Beatnik Audio also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 15 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Spiral Chorus sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Beatnik Audio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spiral Chorus ships an update every 15 months, Beatnik Audio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spiral Chorus versus Beatnik Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpiral ChorusBeatnik Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom PowerByrds & Bytes GmbH

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Spiral Chorus

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
None

Beatnik Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spiral Chorus free?
Spiral Chorus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beatnik Audio free?
Beatnik Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spiral Chorus or Beatnik Audio have ads?
Neither Spiral Chorus nor Beatnik Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spiral Chorus or Beatnik Audio?
Spiral Chorus ships an update every 15 months, and Beatnik Audio every 6 weeks. Most recently, Spiral Chorus was updated on November 3, 2026 and Beatnik Audio on October 30, 2026.

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