# shortReverse vs Coil

The clearest difference is ratings volume: shortReverse at 3 against Coil's 1. shortReverse also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Coil's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

shortReverse costs $1.99 and Coil $0.99 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 Coil. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | shortReverse | Coil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortreverse/id6738296410/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coil-spring-reverb/id6801904963/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 19 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Satoshi Kajii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777441634) | [Joshua Rideout](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862462443) |

## What reviewers say

### shortReverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortreverse/id6738296410)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio reversal, AUv3 plugin effect, DJ tool functionality, Stereo output support, Works with AUv3 hosts

**In-app purchases:** none


### Coil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coil-spring-reverb/id6801904963)

This app simulates the physical behavior of spring reverb tanks, offering two distinct spring types and interactive "hit" features. Control mix, tone, and dwell for unique sonic textures, with an optional amp stage for added grit. It functions as a standalone app or AUv3 plugin.

**Highlights:** Physically simulated springs, Two distinct spring tank personalities (Long & Short), Interactive 'hit' function for metallic chaos, Adjustable Mix, Tone, and Dwell controls, Integrated amp stage with presence and grit, AUv3 plugin and standalone app support, MIDI learn for all controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is shortReverse free?

shortReverse costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Coil free?

Coil costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, shortReverse or Coil?

shortReverse and Coil are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do shortReverse or Coil have ads?

Neither shortReverse nor Coil shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*