Comparison

MorphWiz Studio vs SessionDock

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

Head to head
About

MorphWiz Studio

Create unique and expressive sounds with a powerful spectral audio morphing synthesizer. This app offers a versatile sound engine, extensive modulation options, and a built-in recorder for musicians and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Spectral audio morphing synthesizer
  • Seamless morphing between four samples
  • Powerful modulation options (LFOs, envelopes, filters)
  • Customizable arpeggiator
  • Built-in recorder
  • MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) support
  • AUv3 support
  • iCloud sync
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Jordan Rudess's groundbreaking app that took the music world by storm during its initial release in 2010, is back and better than ever! Introducing MorphWiz Studio - the ultimate synthesizer for musicians and music enthusiasts alike. With its powerful sound engine and intuitive user interface, MorphWiz Studio lets you create unique and expressive sounds like never before. In addition to all the features you knew and loved, MorphWiz Studio features a spectral audio morphing synthesizer that constructs hybrid sounds to seamlessly transition from one timbre to the next. Create your own signature sound with a wide range of effects and modulation options. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this app is perfect for unleashing your creativity and taking your music to the next level. Key features of MorphWiz Studio include: • A versatile sound engine with seamless morphing between four samples • Powerful modulation options, including LFOs, envelopes, and filters, to shape and transform your sound • A customizable arpeggiator with multiple modes, patterns, and styles • A built-in recorder for capturing your own samples • An intuitive interface designed for quick and easy access to all features and settings • Support for MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) with a multi-touch expressive playing surface • AUv3 support enabling seamless integration with other music apps • iCloud sync, so you can access your presets and recordings across all your devices Experience the power and flexibility of MorphWiz Studio and take your creativity to new sonic heights

About

SessionDock

Browse and preview your music projects, notes, and metadata from your Mac on your iPhone. This read-only companion app keeps your desktop library intact while offering waveform note viewing and CarPlay support for on-the-go reference.

Highlights
  • View all saved sessions
  • Preview session audio/mixdown
  • Read project notes and metadata
  • Waveform notes viewer
  • CarPlay support
  • Read-only interface
Features
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Note: This app requires SessionDock for macOS to sync and view your sessions. SessionDock Companion – View Your Sessions Anywhere SessionDock Companion lets you browse your SessionDock sessions from your Mac, right on your iPhone. Quickly view your projects, notes, and metadata in a clean, read-only interface. The Companion app is designed for safe reference—no editing, tagging, or changes—so your desktop library always stays intact. New in this version: Waveform Notes Viewer See timestamped notes directly on your mixdown waveform. Tap “Show Notes” to reveal markers that highlight in sync with playback, and use the Session Notes list below to jump to any moment. It’s a powerful way to review your creative thoughts while listening on the go. Key Features • View all sessions saved from the desktop app • Preview session audio/mixdown. • Read project names, notes, and metadata • Fast, lightweight, and read-only • Keeps your creative catalog consistent and secure • CarPlay support — browse and play session previews hands-free while driving SessionDock Companion makes it easy to stay connected to your music projects wherever you go. For more details about SessionDock Pro subscriptions: Privacy Policy: https://sessiondock.com/privacy.txt Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SessionDock at Free against MorphWiz Studio's $19.99. SessionDock also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). MorphWiz Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, 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

SessionDock is free to download; MorphWiz Studio costs $19.99 up front. SessionDock sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MorphWiz Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MorphWiz Studio against 5.0 for SessionDock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MorphWiz Studio has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MorphWiz Studio ships an update every 2 months, SessionDock every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MorphWiz Studio versus SessionDock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorphWiz StudioSessionDock
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS10.13 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOne Red Dog Media Pty LtdWARNER WEB DEVELOPMENT LLC

Customer experience

MorphWiz Studio

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SessionDock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MorphWiz Studio

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

SessionDock

Subscriptions4
  • SessionDock Share Monthly$4.991 Month
  • SessionDock Pro$5.991 Month
  • SessionDock Share Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • SessionDock Pro$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • SessionDock Pro (Lifetime)$39.99

Questions

Is MorphWiz Studio free?
MorphWiz Studio costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SessionDock free?
SessionDock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MorphWiz Studio or SessionDock?
MorphWiz Studio and SessionDock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do MorphWiz Studio or SessionDock have ads?
Neither MorphWiz Studio nor SessionDock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MorphWiz Studio or SessionDock?
MorphWiz Studio ships an update every 2 months, and SessionDock every 11 days. Most recently, MorphWiz Studio was updated on July 6, 2026 and SessionDock on September 20, 2026.

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