# MF vs Octaves

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Octaves at 100% against MF's 50%. Octaves also leads on price ($6.99 vs $14.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). MF's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

MF costs $14.99 and Octaves $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Octaves holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of MF's written reviews are positive against 100% of Octaves's.

## The numbers

| Metric | MF | Octaves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mf-107s-freqbox/id6450717622/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octaves-filter-set/id6759557222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 41 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moog Music Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/396776421) | [AudioThing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659941236) |

## What reviewers say

### MF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mf-107s-freqbox/id6450717622)

This app recreates a classic analog effects pedal, offering a voltage-controlled oscillator with variable waveshape and envelope follower. It allows for processing and modulation of various audio inputs to create unique musical sounds.

**Highlights:** Voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), Variable waveshape, Hard sync and frequency modulation, Envelope follower, Modulate VCO frequency with input dynamics, Mix VCO with audio input, AUv3 effects plug-in

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Octaves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octaves-filter-set/id6759557222)

This audio plugin offers a unique spectral sound design experience by dividing the audio spectrum into octaves. It provides a retro-scientific approach to sound manipulation, reminiscent of classic avant-garde electronic music studios.

**Highlights:** Octave bandpass filtering, Spectral sound design, Retro-scientific audio approach, Unique sound manipulation effects, Collaboration with Hainbach

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MF free?

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

### Is Octaves free?

Octaves costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MF or Octaves?

Octaves is rated higher. MF averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Octaves averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do MF or Octaves have ads?

Neither MF nor Octaves shows ads.

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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.*