Comparison

Zen AutoPan vs Grid 16

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

Head to head
About

Zen AutoPan

This AUv3 stereo movement tool offers dynamic panning effects for music production and sound design. Sculpt your audio with multiple LFO shapes and an intuitive XY pad for real-time creative control. Seamlessly integrate with compatible DAWs on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Multiple LFO Shapes
  • Intuitive XY Pad
  • Adjustable Stereo Width
  • AUv3 Compatibility
  • Optimized for iOS
  • 3D Visuals
Features
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FX Forms #002 - Zen AutoPan from Wild Surmise Music, second offering in the series of AUv3 FX plugins. Note: This needs a compatible DAW App such as Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, Garageband etc to use the AUv3 plugin. Zen AutoPan is not merely a tool, but an invitation to dance with the rhythm of the universe. Designed with the meticulous care of a Zen garden, this AUv3 app is a portal to experiencing the dynamic interplay of sound and silence. As Alan Watts might say, it allows you to "play" with your music, weaving the fabric of stereo panning effects into the tapestry of auditory experience. In the act of creating or enhancing sound, Zen AutoPan becomes a partner in the dance of existence, moving with the effortless grace of a leaf on a breeze. It's here, in the realm of music production and sound design, that Zen AutoPan offers a reflection of the universe's own symphony, inviting you to partake in the cosmic play of sound and silence, movement and stillness. Features: - Multiple LFO Shapes: Choose from sine, square, sawtooth, and random LFO shapes to sculpt your sound. - Intuitive XY Pad: Control the depth and speed of your stereo panning effects with an easy-to-use XY pad, allowing for real-time adjustments and creative expression. - Width Control: Adjust the stereo width to go from subtle spatial enhancements to full stereo sweeps, giving your tracks a larger-than-life presence. - Versatile Use: Ideal for music production, live performances, and sound design projects. - AUv3 Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with your favorite DAW or music production app, offering flexibility and ease of use. - Optimized for iOS: Crafted specifically for the iOS environment, Zen AutoPan ensures a stable, high-performance experience on your favorite devices. 3D Visuals leverage SceneKit and Metal Shaders providing good visual performance on iOS devices and can also be turned off in the info menu.

About

Grid 16

Features
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GRID/16 Vocal Studio is a mobile workspace for recording vocals, shaping vocal effects, and building songs around your voice. Import a backing track, capture vocal takes, arrange your audio, and mix your session without a full desktop setup. Record and layer vocal tracks, apply key correction, adjust vocal effects, and save favorite effect settings for quick access. Shape your sound with EQ, compression, reverb, delay, and harmony effects. Write lyrics with offline rhyme suggestions, manage individual takes, and export your mix. Projects stay on your device unless you choose to export, share, or use optional online features. Community publishing lets you submit songs for creator approval and react to approved songs. Microphone access is used when you choose to record. Headphones with a microphone are recommended. Created by Darien Adair, also known as DarienWorldwide, in Indianapolis, Indiana, GRID/16 was made to capture song ideas and make music on the go. Optional GRID/16 Pro is available through Apple In-App Purchase. Restore Purchase is available in Settings.

Screenshots

Zen AutoPan1 screens
Grid 163 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zen AutoPan at none against Grid 16's 1. 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. Grid 16 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zen AutoPan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Zen AutoPan versus Grid 16: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen AutoPanGrid 16
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom PowerDarien Adair

In-app purchases

None

Zen AutoPan

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Grid 16

One-time1
  • GRID/16 Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Zen AutoPan free?
Zen AutoPan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grid 16 free?
Grid 16 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zen AutoPan or Grid 16 have ads?
Neither Zen AutoPan nor Grid 16 shows ads.

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