Comparison

shortReverse II vs Gravity & Wind

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

Head to head
About

shortReverse II

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Concept: “shortReverse II” is the advanced version of “shortReverse” which was previously released. The second has the same functionality as the first but resolves professional needs, that is, the problem of restricted buffer size (2^N). Now the user can freely adjust the buffer size from 256 to 65536 (in 1 sample unit). Usage: The user can reverse an incoming audio signal in real-time only while pushing the button. "buffer size" slider is text-editable by clicking. Note: Button automation in DAW is not supported. System Requirements: AUv3 host stereo output: just plug headphone/mic or audio interface.

About

Gravity & Wind

Features
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Gravity & Wind is a physics-driven generative MIDI sequencer and performance controller for iPhone and iPad. Build evolving sequences with Timed generation, hold an exact population with Fixed mode, or tap the field to perform directly. Shape gravity, directional dual-noise wind, bounce, and velocity response, then turn floor impacts into quantized MIDI notes. Free features include five scales (Major, Natural Minor, Major Pentatonic, Minor Pentatonic and Chromatic), 12 factory scenes, motion control, all generation modes, basic CoreMIDI Note/Velocity output, output channels, Bluetooth MIDI, manual sustain-pedal forwarding and up to five user scenes. Presets play with their saved scales, MIDI/Auto pitch, CC and sustain settings even in the free version. You can turn advanced settings off, edit basic parameters, and save within the five-scene limit. Enabling or changing advanced modes requires Pro; reloading a preset restores its settings. MIDI Learn/mappings and MIDI ball triggers remain Pro features. A single, permanent Pro in-app purchase unlocks choosing all 24 scales, enabling and editing advanced preset modes, and the MIDI Processor AUv3 with host sync, automation and project recall; MIDI chord pitch control and Channel 2 ball triggers; MIDI Learn; scene-energy CC 1, Wind CC 2, Direction CC 3; Held and chord-aware Automatic Sustain; and unlimited user scenes shared with the AU. No subscription. Eligible customers who purchased the app before the switch receive Pro automatically. Gravity & Wind has no built-in sound source. Route its MIDI to a software instrument, hardware synthesizer, or DAW. No separate account registration, advertising, or third-party analytics. Purchases and restoration use your Apple Account through the App Store.

Screenshots

shortReverse II2 screens
Gravity & Wind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gravity & Wind at Free against shortReverse II's $3.99. shortReverse II's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). On 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

Gravity & Wind is free to download; shortReverse II costs $3.99 up front. Gravity & Wind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. shortReverse II asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

shortReverse II ships an update every 2 days, Gravity & Wind every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
shortReverse II versus Gravity & Wind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametershortReverse IIGravity & Wind
Price$3.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSatoshi KajiiMaglav Studio K.K

In-app purchases

None

shortReverse II

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gravity & Wind

One-time1
  • Gravity & Wind Pro$4.99

Questions

Is shortReverse II free?
shortReverse II costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gravity & Wind free?
Gravity & Wind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do shortReverse II or Gravity & Wind have ads?
Neither shortReverse II nor Gravity & Wind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, shortReverse II or Gravity & Wind?
shortReverse II ships an update every 2 days, and Gravity & Wind every 8 days. Most recently, shortReverse II was updated on October 28, 2026 and Gravity & Wind on October 9, 2026.

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