MF vs polymachine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MF
This app recreates a classic analog effects pedal, offering a 12-stage voltage-controlled phaser and a low-frequency oscillator. It's designed to process and modulate any audio source, from instruments to voice, providing a psychedelic and interactive sound experience.
- 12-stage voltage-controlled phaser
- Voltage-controlled LFO
- Recreation of classic analog pedal
- Processes various audio sources
- AUv3 effects plugin
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The MF-103S 12-Stage Phaser is a re-invention of Moog Music’s classic Moogerfooger MF-103 analog effects pedal. The MF-103 12-Stage Phaser, introduced in 1999, contained two complete modular functions: a 6-stage/12-stage voltage-controlled Phaser and a voltage-controlled wide-range Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO). Designed by Bob Moog and his engineering team, the MF-103 was a direct descendant of the original Moog modular synthesizers, adapted to process, modulate, and play with inputs ranging from guitar, voice, and synthesizer to any imaginable audio source. The MF-103 Stage Phaser has been meticulously recreated as the MF-103S, capturing not only the psychedelic enveloping sound of the original, but also the organic way in which the parameters interact to create a musical playing experience. The MF-103S is an AUv3 effects plug-in that requires a compatible host or DAW to function.
polymachine
This app offers a unique approach to music creation by combining geometric principles with modular synthesis. Explore generative algorithmic drums, oscillators, and harmonies, with specialized tools for 808s and kick drum integration.
- Geometric music theory integration
- Modular synthesis engine
- Generative algorithmic drums
- Oscillators and harmonies
- 808 and kick drum linking
- Log drum pattern generator
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Geometry of Music + Modular Synthesis Powerhouse, Generative Algorithmic Drums + Oscillators and Harmonies. FL Soft Clip and FL Distortion on 808s. 808s tied to Kicks. Log Drum Pattern generator
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: polymachine at Free against MF's $14.99. polymachine also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). MF's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On review sentiment, 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
polymachine is free to download; MF costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
MF ships an update monthly, polymachine weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MF | polymachine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 2.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Moog Music Inc. | Mike Gao |
Customer experience
MF
polymachine
In-app purchases
MF
No in-app purchases
polymachine
No in-app purchases
