Comparison

Wave Box vs Mr. LoFi

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

Head to head
About

Wave Box

This music plugin offers a dynamic dual waveshaper for creating symmetrical and asymmetrical distortion. Design unique sound curves by combining 12 pre-defined functions, ranging from subtle overdrive to extreme digital harshness.

Highlights
  • Dual waveshaper
  • Symmetrical and asymmetrical distortion
  • Customizable waveshaping curves
  • 12 pre-defined shaping functions
  • Modulation via LFOs and Envelope Follower
  • Wide range of distortion effects
Features
Currently charting
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Wave Box is a dynamic dual waveshaper plugin that can be used for both symmetrical and asymmetrical distortion. A waveshaper is a type of distortion in which the input signal is mapped to the output by applying a fixed or variable shaping function. Wave Box features two separate waveshapers that can be mixed together while being modulated by 2 LFOs and 1 Envelope Follower. You can design your own waveshaping curves by combining and adjusting 12 pre-defined functions (tanh, erf, sinh, sin, linear, abs, invert, floor, round, ceil, gauss 1, gauss 2). Wave Box can range from mild tube-flavoured overdrive to extreme digital harshness.

About

Mr. LoFi

Infuse your audio projects with authentic vintage character using this powerful audio processor. Dial in classic lo-fi textures from cassette tapes, VHS, vinyl, and early digital gear with a simple knob, or fine-tune with advanced controls. Explore four distinct speaker emulations for a complete retro sound experience.

Highlights
  • Single-knob macro control for instant lo-fi effects
  • Four distinct playback modes (Cassette, VHS, Vinyl, Vintage Digital)
  • Four classic speaker emulations
  • Advanced controls for noise, warble, and artifacts
  • Simulates vintage hardware sound
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**Mr. Lo-Fi: The Ultimate Vintage Vibe** Step back in time and infuse your audio with the unmistakable character of yesterday. Introducing Mr. Lo-Fi, the definitive audio processor for adding authentic vintage charm to your music and sound projects. With its deceptively simple single-knob design, you can instantly dial in classic lo-fi textures, from the warm wobble of cassette tapes to the crunchy artifacts of early digital gear. **The Big Knob** At the heart of Mr. Lo-Fi is the Macro Control Knob. One turn is all it takes to transform your pristine audio into a nostalgic masterpiece. But don't let the simplicity fool you – beneath the surface lies a powerful engine meticulously crafted to simulate the soul of vintage hardware. **Four Iconic Eras at Your Fingertips** Explore a universe of lo-fi sound with four distinct playback modes: * **Cassette:** Relive the glory days of analog mixtapes with warm saturation, tape hiss, and subtle pitch variations. * **VHS:** Add the unique, wobbly audio character of classic videotapes to your tracks. * **Vinyl:** Recreate the timeless sound of records, complete with authentic crackles, pops, and the gentle hum of a turntable. * **Vintage Digital:** Journey back to the dawn of digital audio with bit-crushed textures, sample rate reduction, and the signature sound of early microprocessors. **Speaker Emulations** Audition your lo-fi creations through four classic speaker modes: * **Studio:** A clean, flat reference for accurate monitoring. * **Hi-Fi:** The sound of a classic 80s/90s home stereo system. * **Boombox:** The punchy, mid-focused sound of a portable cassette player. * **Television:** The characteristic audio of a vintage CRT television set. **Fine-Tune Your Vibe** Ready to go deeper? Sculpt your sound with precision using our advanced controls: * **Noise:** Dial in the perfect amount of hiss, hum, and crackle. * **Warble:** Control the pitch instability for everything from subtle flutter to extreme tape chew. * **H-Control:** A unique creative parameter that shapes different artifacts depending on the selected mode – from crossover distortion and tape dropouts to digital jitter. Whether you're a music producer chasing that chill lo-fi hip-hop sound, a film composer adding period-accurate audio, or a sound designer creating unique textures, Mr. Lo-Fi is your secret weapon for instant vibe.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mr. LoFi at $9.99 against Wave Box's $14.99. Wave Box's advantage is chart position (#187 vs unranked) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Wave Box costs $14.99 and Mr. LoFi $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Wave Box against 5.0 for Mr. LoFi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wave Box has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Wave Box versus Mr. LoFi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWave BoxMr. LoFi
Price$14.99$9.99 — better
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#187 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudioThing Ltd.Kai Aras

Customer experience

Wave Box

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mr. LoFi

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wave Box

No in-app purchases

None

Mr. LoFi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wave Box free?
Wave Box costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mr. LoFi free?
Mr. LoFi costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wave Box or Mr. LoFi?
Wave Box and Mr. LoFi are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Wave Box or Mr. LoFi have ads?
Neither Wave Box nor Mr. LoFi shows ads.

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