# pitchBender vs Phase Modulator

The clearest difference is rating: Phase Modulator at 5.0 against pitchBender's 4.0. Phase Modulator also leads on price ($1.99 vs $5.99). pitchBender's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

pitchBender costs $5.99 and Phase Modulator $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Phase Modulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pitchBender | Phase Modulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitchbender/id6744398563/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-modulator/id6780734729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 9 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Satoshi Kajii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777441634) | [Callback Audio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896220942) |

## What reviewers say

### pitchBender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitchbender/id6744398563)

This music app allows real-time audio pitch shifting with keyboard or slider control. Explore "pitchbend" mode for instantaneous audio bending effects. It functions as an AUv3 plugin within compatible hosts.

**Highlights:** Real-time pitch shifting, Keyboard and slider control, Pitchbend mode, AUv3 plugin compatibility, Two octave range

**In-app purchases:** none


### Phase Modulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-modulator/id6780734729)

This app generates complex audio textures and tones by manipulating the phase of a carrier oscillator with a modulating signal. It offers two distinct modes: internal oscillator-to-oscillator modulation or using your audio input as the modulation source. Explore a wide range of sonic possibilities from shimmering harmonics to dense, inharmonic spectra.

**Highlights:** Phase modulation synthesis, Internal carrier and modulator oscillators, Audio input as modulation source, Adjustable carrier and modulator frequencies, Modulation index control, Selectable oscillator waveforms, Amplitude tracking of input audio

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pitchBender free?

pitchBender costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Phase Modulator free?

Phase Modulator costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, pitchBender or Phase Modulator?

Phase Modulator is rated higher. pitchBender averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Phase Modulator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do pitchBender or Phase Modulator have ads?

Neither pitchBender nor Phase Modulator shows ads.

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