Comparison

Surreal Machines Modnetic vs FAC Polyflo

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

Head to head
About

Surreal Machines Modnetic

This app offers four distinct audio effects: analog-style tape delay, realistic spring reverb, bucket brigade modulation effects, and classic tone shaping. It blends analog warmth with digital precision for studio or live use.

Highlights
  • Analog-style tape delay
  • Realistic spring reverb
  • Bucket brigade chorus/flanger/phaser
  • Classic tone shaping
  • Digital clarity and routing
  • AUv3 plugin support
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Modnetic gives you four powerful effects in one:  - supreme analog emulated tape delay,  - extremely realistic spring reverb choices,  - bucket brigade chorus / flanger / phaser and  - classic tone.  Analog sounding on the one hand, but digital clarity and impossible tricks on the other, such as classic digital phasers, reverse-tape and clickless realtime routing options. This is built solid enough for live performance as well as to transform your studio. ****** Modnetic is an Audio Unit V3 plugin; it benefits from an AUV3 host like Logic, GarageBand, Cubasis, FL Studio Mobile, AUM, etc.

About

FAC Polyflo

This AUv3 plugin allows you to modulate and sequence MIDI instruments and modular hardware. It outputs both MIDI and analog CV simultaneously, supporting hybrid digital and analog setups. Convert various signals into control voltages for deep and flexible modulation.

Highlights
  • AUv3 plugin for modulation and sequencing
  • Outputs MIDI and analog CV simultaneously
  • Converts signals to control voltages
  • Two LFO generators with syncing
  • Integrated envelope follower
  • Six FLO(W) processors for signal shaping
  • Universal Purchase for iOS, macOS, Vision Pro
Features
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• AUv3 plugin to modulate and sequence MIDI instruments and modular hardware • Outputs MIDI and analog CV simultaneously for integrated hybrid setups • Fully functional in software-only environments with full MIDI support • Converts LFOs, MIDI notes, pitch, and control changes into control voltages • Includes two LFO generators with random spline, cross-modulation and syncing • Integrated envelope follower to track audio input or sidechain signal • Six FLO(W) processors for combining and shaping signals with math and logic • Each FLO supports 18 inputs with individual polarity, divider and multiplier • Multi-out support, built-in waveform viewer, Audio FX, and MIDI FX • Advanced Responsive Design, portrait and landscape views • Universal Purchase: AUv3 for iOS (iPad/iPhone), macOS and Vision Pro FAC Polyflo is an AUv3 plugin for modulating and sequencing MIDI instruments and modular gear via control voltage. It outputs MIDI and analog CV simultaneously, making it well-suited for hybrid setups that combine digital and analog equipment. The plugin includes two LFO generators offering 10 waveforms, including classic shapes and random spline, with support for cross-modulation and syncing. It also features an envelope follower that tracks audio FX input or an external sidechain. The generated signals, together with the host clock and MIDI input, are fed into six independent FLO(W) processors. These processors combine, shape, and route inputs using math operations, conditional logic, and comparators. Each FLO includes individual polarity, division, and multiplication controls, providing deep and flexible modulation that balances chaotic creativity with precise timing. Each FLO processor output is connected to its own output bus, enabling easy integration with hardware via DC-coupled audio interfaces like the Expert Sleepers ES-9. For simpler setups, FLO outputs can be routed to the stereo output. FAC Polyflo can also convert MIDI notes, pitch, and control changes into control voltages, making it a powerful MIDI-to-CV solution. If you prefer to work exclusively with software, the plugin runs smoothly in software-only environments with full MIDI support, making it equally suited for purely digital workflows. FAC Polyflo works as both an Audio Unit FX and MIDI FX, featuring a clean, touch-optimized interface with precise control and waveform visualization. It’s available as an AUv3 for iOS (iPad/iPhone), macOS, and Vision Pro, and requires a compatible AUv3 host app to run. This is an AUv3 Effect and requires a compatible host to work The documentation is available at fredantoncorvest.com/FAC_Polyflo.html

Screenshots

Surreal Machines Modnetic1 screens
FAC Polyflo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Surreal Machines Modnetic at none against FAC Polyflo's 3. Surreal Machines Modnetic also leads on iOS requirement (14 vs 16.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

Surreal Machines Modnetic costs $9.99 and FAC Polyflo $9.99 up front. FAC Polyflo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Surreal Machines Modnetic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Surreal Machines Modnetic against 4.9 for FAC Polyflo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Surreal Machines Modnetic versus FAC Polyflo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurreal Machines ModneticFAC Polyflo
Price$9.99$9.99
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better4.9 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1111
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSurreal MachinesFrederic Corvest

Customer experience

Surreal Machines Modnetic

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FAC Polyflo

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Surreal Machines Modnetic

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FAC Polyflo

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$14.99

Questions

Is Surreal Machines Modnetic free?
Surreal Machines Modnetic costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FAC Polyflo free?
FAC Polyflo costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Surreal Machines Modnetic or FAC Polyflo?
Surreal Machines Modnetic is rated higher. Surreal Machines Modnetic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while FAC Polyflo averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Surreal Machines Modnetic or FAC Polyflo have ads?
Neither Surreal Machines Modnetic nor FAC Polyflo shows ads.

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