# Elastic OSC vs Waymaker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Waymaker at none against Elastic OSC's 2. Waymaker also leads on price ($14.99 vs $17.99) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). Elastic OSC's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Elastic OSC costs $17.99 and Waymaker $14.99 up front. Elastic OSC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Waymaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Elastic OSC against 4.8 for Waymaker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Elastic OSC's written reviews are positive against 100% of Waymaker's.

Elastic OSC ships an update fortnightly, Waymaker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elastic OSC | Waymaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $17.99 | **$14.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elastic-osc/id6478936836/reviews) | **[4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waymaker-modular-sequencer/id6737984216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#147** | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oliver Greschke (DE)](https://appshunter.io/developer/505848000) | [Aqeel Aadam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724235864) |

## What reviewers say

### Elastic OSC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elastic-osc/id6478936836)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This synthesizer app offers a vast range of sounds inspired by a popular hardware module. It features 24 distinct oscillator models, intuitive XY pads for sound manipulation, and a versatile arpeggiator. Play it with an on-screen or external keyboard for monophonic or polyphonic sound design.

**Highlights:** 24 distinct sound engines based on Plaits DSP, Intuitive XY pads for sound manipulation, Versatile arpeggiator with multiple modes, Integrated help system for all features, DX7 bank and wavetable import, 5 master effects with automations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi LFOs | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock MPE for expressive control | $4.99 | one-time |


### Waymaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waymaker-modular-sequencer/id6737984216)

Create custom melodic sequences and control other compatible audio products. Offers a variety of sequencers and utilities for generating unique rhythms, harmonies, and soundscapes. Can be used as a standalone MIDI sequencer or as an effect.

**Highlights:** Modular MIDI sequencer chain, Control other Aqeel Aadam Sound products, 15 sequencers and utilities, Standalone MIDI sequencer, MIDI effect for modifying output, Preset management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elastic OSC free?

Elastic OSC costs $17.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Waymaker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Elastic OSC or Waymaker?

Waymaker is rated higher. Elastic OSC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Waymaker averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do Elastic OSC or Waymaker have ads?

Neither Elastic OSC nor Waymaker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elastic OSC or Waymaker?

Elastic OSC ships an update fortnightly, and Waymaker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Elastic OSC was updated on September 27, 2026 and Waymaker on September 18, 2026.

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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.*