Comparison

OB vs GestureWave

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

Head to head
About

OB

This app recreates a classic vintage synthesizer, offering rich, full-bodied tones for electronic music, recordings, and film scores. It features MPE support, an on-screen MIDI keyboard, and high-quality rendering for enhanced music production.

Highlights
  • Oberheim OB-X emulation
  • MPE support
  • On-screen MIDI keyboard
  • High-quality retina rendering
  • AUv3 improvements
  • Preset search with categories
Features
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OB-Xd is a classic synthesizer that captivates musicians with its rich, full-bodied tones and expansive sound design. Perfect for adding a vintage touch to electronic tracks, live recordings, or film scores, OB-Xd brings unique and expressive qualities to your music. Designed to recreate the Oberheim OB-X, it features enhancements like micro random detuning and unison for a fuller sound. Elevate your studio setup and music production with OB-Xd today. • Full MPE support with configurable pitch bend, aftertouch, timbre, and pressure depth. • On-screen MIDI keyboard with pitch bend and mod wheels (iPad only). • Native iOS popups, dialogs, and text input throughout the interface. • Search Presets with category subfolders and native no-results dialog. • High-quality retina rendering. • AUv3 improvements: async file choosers, host viewport resize, and Bluetooth MIDI access.

About

GestureWave

Features
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GestureWaveは、カメラで検出した手のジェスチャーや本体の傾きで、音楽エフェクトをリアルタイムに操作できるユニークなオーディオエフェクトアプリです。 手をかざして高さや開閉を変えるだけ、あるいは本体を傾けるだけで、エフェクトのパラメータを直感的にコントロールできます。演奏しながらの表現力を、新しい操作方法で広げます。 【主な機能】 ・5種類のエフェクト: Tremolo(トレモロ) / Flanger(フランジャー) / Phaser(フェイザー) / Ring Mod(リングモジュレーター) / Wah(オートワウ) ・カメラモードとモーションモード、2つのジェスチャー操作方式 ・外部MIDIキーボード/MIDIフットコントローラーからの入力に対応 ・サードパーティAUv3インストゥルメントを自身のプロセス内にホストして演奏可能 ・MIDI Learn機能で、外部MIDI機器のノブ/フェーダーから各パラメータを直接操作 ・Bluetooth MIDI機器のペアリングに対応 ・オーディオインターフェース経由のアナログ入力にも対応 ・AUv3拡張として、GarageBand等の他のAUv3対応ホストアプリでも単体のエフェクトとして使用可能 ・iPhone/iPad対応、日本語・英語両対応 ギター、シンセ、DTM制作まで、あらゆる音楽表現の場面で新しい操作体験を提供します。

Screenshots

OB2 screens
GestureWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GestureWave at Free against OB's $19.99. GestureWave also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). OB's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On ads and device support 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

GestureWave is free to download; OB costs $19.99 up front. GestureWave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OB asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OB ships an update every 10 days, GestureWave every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OB versus GestureWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBGestureWave
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiscoDSP LLCF7Studio, K.K.

In-app purchases

None

OB

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GestureWave

One-time1
  • Unlock Restrictions$5.99

Questions

Is OB free?
OB costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GestureWave free?
GestureWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OB or GestureWave have ads?
Neither OB nor GestureWave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OB or GestureWave?
OB ships an update every 10 days, and GestureWave every 2 days. Most recently, OB was updated on October 1, 2026 and GestureWave on October 15, 2026.

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