Comparison

Waymaker vs Skulptur

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

Head to head
About

Waymaker

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
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Chart your way through melodic wilderness. Create a custom chain of compounding MIDI sequencers and modules, or connect to other Aqeel Aadam Sound products for extended control. Waymaker is a collection of sequencers and modules that provides a variety of innovative ways to craft melodies and spark inspiration. Waymaker can be used in two different modes: * MIDI mode: Build a custom chain of modules to generate melodies, transpose progressions, create ever-changing sequences, and so much more. * AAS mode: Use Waymaker to control other Aqeel Aadam Sound products, such as Weeping Wall and Ridgewalk. Design everything from simple looping delays to dense generative atmospheres. Waymaker offers 15 sequencers and sequencing utilities: * Step: A simple step sequencer of variable length * Morph: A morphing step sequencer which can automatically shift pitches on a defined schedule * Weight: A random sequencer with a set of pitches and a chance that each will occur * Sum: A compounding sequencer in which pitches flip on and off asynchronously and add up to a single output * Brownian: A random melody based on Brownian motion, in which each step has a chance to ascend or descend from the previous pitch * Arpeggiator: Turn chords into custom arpeggios. * Shift: A utility for repitching the loopers of Weeping Wall and Ridgewalk independently * MIDI: A utility for passing MIDI notes from Waymaker to Weeping Wall or Ridgewalk, allowing for their loopers to be repitched by the keyboard or with another sequencer * Beat: A pitchless sequencer for creating custom rhythms to clock or reset other sequencers or rearrange the timing of incoming MIDI notes * Probability: A utility for introducing random skips and unpredictability * Chord: A utility for adding harmonies to each incoming note * Pitch: Modify the pitch of notes performatively. * Velocity: Animate sequences with random or algorithmic options. * Timing: Add swing or humanizing. * Control: Generate CC or PC messages. * Channel: A utility for distributing notes to a variety of MIDI channels, on a regular, random, or cascading basis In MIDI mode, each sequencer can be used to generate new MIDI notes, transpose the pitch of incoming MIDI notes, or trigger new sequences based on incoming notes. Waymaker can be used as a standalone MIDI sequencer or as a MIDI effect for modifying the output of your favorite sequencers. In AAS mode, Waymaker can use any of the sequencers to change the pitch of each channel in products like Weeping Wall or Ridgewalk independently. In addition, Waymaker can provide additional control to these products—such as pitch glide and independent reversal of loopers—that is not available normally. Together, you can craft a totally custom audio effect, whether you want a unique looper, granulator, delay, or reverb. Waymaker has full preset control and can manage presets for other Aqeel Aadam Sound devices in AAS mode. Please note that there is a minimum version requirement for Waymaker to be used with other Aqeel Aadam Sound products. Weeping Wall: v1.5.0, Ridgewalk: v.1.1.0. The version number can be found in the product’s settings menu.

About

Skulptur

This interactive filter instrument offers a unique way to manipulate sounds with touch-centric controls. Animate and sculpt your audio using 10 surgical filters with kinetic sliders and innovative gestures.

Highlights
  • 10-band surgical filters
  • Kinetic sliders
  • Touch-centric innovations
  • Built-in noise generator
  • LFO mode
  • Multiple UI modes
Features
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Skulptur is a highly interactive Performance Filterbank designed by Bram Bos and Berlin-based musician Hainbach. It's a 10-band filter instrument unlike any other filterbank you've ever used. Designed for touch with kinetic sliders and other touch-centric innovations, it brings lots of different ways to interact with your sounds. Swipe, throw, slide, push, pull and draw the 10 surgical filters to animate and manipulate your sounds in ways that no other plugin allows. Comes with plugins for iOS, iPadOS and MacOS (13+, Intel and ARM) - Multiple UI modes to play with your sounds - 10 steep, surgical 48dB filters (1 LP + 8 BP + 1 HP) with filter feedback - 4 Filterbank model configurations - Built-in noise generator and high quality input signal saturator - LFO mode, optionally tempo-synchronised - Real world tested as an instrument in numerous live performances by Hainbach Find the manual on ruismaker.com

Screenshots

Waymaker2 screens
Skulptur3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Skulptur at 5.0 against Waymaker's 4.8. Skulptur also leads on price ($12.99 vs $14.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Waymaker costs $14.99 and Skulptur $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Skulptur holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Waymaker ships an update every 5 weeks, Skulptur every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Waymaker versus Skulptur: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaymakerSkulptur
Price$14.99$12.99 — better
Rating4.8 (18 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAqeel AadamBram Bos

Customer experience

Waymaker

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Skulptur

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Waymaker

No in-app purchases

None

Skulptur

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Waymaker free?
Waymaker costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skulptur free?
Skulptur costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Waymaker or Skulptur?
Skulptur is rated higher. Waymaker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Skulptur averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Waymaker or Skulptur have ads?
Neither Waymaker nor Skulptur shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Waymaker or Skulptur?
Waymaker ships an update every 5 weeks, and Skulptur every 2 months. Most recently, Waymaker was updated on September 18, 2026 and Skulptur on August 26, 2026.

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