shortReverse vs Traces Traces Traces
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
shortReverse
This music app allows real-time audio signal reversal as an AUv3 plugin effect. It's designed for DJs and music producers to manipulate sound on compatible devices.
- Real-time audio reversal
- AUv3 plugin effect
- DJ tool functionality
- Stereo output support
- Works with AUv3 hosts
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Concept: The app is a kind of DJ tools and works as AUv3 plugin effect. Usage: The user can reverse an incoming audio signal in real-time while pushing the button. Note: Button automation in DAW is not supported. System Requirements: stereo output: just plug headphone/mic or audio interface. AUv3 host
Traces Traces Traces
This app encourages users to discover and create music by capturing everyday objects. Users can generate melodies from objects, manipulate sounds in real-time by rotating their device, and record their sonic creations. It also features a public map to explore sounds shared by others.
- Capture objects to generate melodies
- Shape sound by rotating phone
- Record and save performances
- Share traces on a public map
- Explore sounds from other users
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Traces is about listening differently, noticing objects around you, and creating small sonic footprints in space. - Capture an object and generate a melody - Rotate your phone to shape the sound in real time - Record and save your performances - Optionally share your trace on a public map - Explore sounds placed by others nearby or far away This is an early release — I’m curious how you’ll make the app fit into your life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Traces Traces Traces at Free against shortReverse's $1.99. shortReverse's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases 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
Traces Traces Traces is free to download; shortReverse costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for shortReverse against 5.0 for Traces Traces Traces. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | shortReverse | Traces Traces Traces |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Satoshi Kajii | Elijah Temwani Zulu |
Customer experience
shortReverse
Traces Traces Traces
In-app purchases
shortReverse
No in-app purchases
Traces Traces Traces
No in-app purchases
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