Comparison

Oscidia vs Outgrowth

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

Head to head
About

Oscidia

This powerful synthesizer app allows iOS users to create a vast array of sounds using multiple oscillators, wavetable synthesis, and advanced modulation options. It features a versatile sequencer with independent arpeggiators and built-in effects for complex sound design.

Highlights
  • 3 Oscillators Per Voice
  • Wavetable & Additive Synthesis
  • Morphing & Warping Wavetables
  • 5 Morphable Filter Types
  • 3 Independent Arpeggiators
  • Mod Matrix
  • Internal Effects Suite
Features
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Oscidia is an AUv3 plugin for iOS which can be loaded into your favorite DAW allowing you to use it as a sound source for any MIDI source. Its wide range of features and oscillator types allow it to produce a vast variety of sounds. In particular, the inclusion of WaveTable greatly expands the traditional wave types and brings a wealth of modulation options. Oscidia has 3 oscillators per voice, and each oscillator can be a different wavetable – all working and morphing together to create some incredibly amazing sounds. Oscidia includes SINE, SAW, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, SUPERSAW, SUPERSQUARE, WAVETABLE and ADDITIVE wave types. You can import and export compatible wavetables using drag and drop directly to the WaveTable manager. Wavetables support morphing and warping (phase distortion), all controlled by the Mod Matrix routing. The SINE and TRIANGLE wave types both support several wave folding modes which allow dramatic real-time morphing too. Oscidia also supports 5 filter types which support 12/24dB modes and morphable LP/BP/HP filter modes which can be automated from the Mod Matrix or via the Sequencer. The sequencer itself is very unique and allows up to 3 simultaneous ARPs to play at the same time. Each ARP can directly control the 3 oscillator levels independently per step, as well as the pitch, filter morph, cutoff frequency, probability, gate, note repeat and ties. This allows for some really complex rhythms to be created that are not tied to pitch. Oscidia Features: • 3 Oscillators Per Voice. • Support for Wavetable and Additive synthesis. • WaveTable supports Morph and Warp (Phase Distortion) features. • 4 LFOs Per Voice. • 5 Filter types with 12/24-bit slopes and morphable LP/BP/HP. • 4 ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release ) or FEG (Fluid Envelope Generators). • Wave Folding is available for basic waveforms such as SINE and TRIANGLE. • OSC Sync. • XMod & Ring Mod (on osc1 & osc2). • Additive Synthesis for glass, metallic and bell like tones. • Build in Sequencer (with 3 independent ARPs). • Mod Matrix. • MPE Mode. • Internal Effects - reverb, delay, chorus, Haas, and Phaser effects. • Drag and Drop for import and export presets and wavetables. • Build in Help Manual.

About

Outgrowth

This app is a sample-based instrument designed for creative audio manipulation. It offers five unique engines for processing samples and five audio effects for sound shaping, with extensive modulation capabilities. Explore a vast library of presets and samples to reimagine your audio.

Highlights
  • Sample processing engines (Stem, Retain, Reflect, Radiate, Delve)
  • Audio effects (Subvert, Submerge, Strike, Ripple, Smear)
  • Robust modulation matrix
  • MPE compatibility
  • 100+ presets and 200+ samples
  • Preset system
Features
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Outgrowth is a sample-based instrument built collaboratively by Aqeel Aadam Sound and BlankFor.ms. Designed with creativity, flexibility, and performance in mind, Outgrowth provides unique, multifaceted ways to reimagine audio with your mouse or keyboard. MPE compatible. Includes 100+ presets and 200+ samples built by BlankFor.ms. Outgrowth features five unique engines for processing samples: - Stem: A basic one-shot style player that repitches the sample - Retain: A granular stretching engine that sustains the sample indefinitely - Reflect: A looping algorithm that loops the sample at a consistent rate across all pitches - Radiate: An additive resynthesizer that maps each harmonic of the sample to a sine wave oscillator - Delve: A wavetable synthesizer in which the sample becomes the basis for a completely unique wavetable Outgrowth also features five standout audio effects for shaping your sounds further: - Subvert: A unique shaper that flattens or inverts the sample’s volume - Submerge: A singular effect for adding dimensional realism to sample repitching - Strike: A dynamic control for adding an acoustic-like response to sample playback and performance - Ripple: A one-knob tape emulation handcrafted by BlankFor.ms that can be subtle, deconstructive, and anywhere in between - Smear: A pre-ADSR reverb for congealing notes and blurring boundaries between pitch and texture And further still, Outgrowth offers a robust modulation matrix for generative or performative control over all parameters. Control every single parameter within Outgrowth via LFOs, unique random sources, velocity, note pitch, aftertouch, MPE control, and more. Finally, Outgrowth offers a robust preset system, including more than 50 bespoke presets and over 100 samples by BlankFor.ms. Explore ethereal ambient pads, haunted lofi keys, shimmering tape-infused plucks, gnarled percussive textures, and more.

Screenshots

Oscidia4 screens
Outgrowth2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Oscidia at $14.99 against Outgrowth's $19.99. Oscidia also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Outgrowth's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Oscidia costs $14.99 and Outgrowth $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Oscidia holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Oscidia's written reviews are positive against 85% of Outgrowth's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oscidia ships an update every 6 weeks, Outgrowth every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Oscidia versus Outgrowth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOscidiaOutgrowth
Price$14.99 — better$19.99
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better4.7 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better84.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1220 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1313.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4Pockets.comAqeel Aadam

Customer experience

Oscidia

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

Outgrowth

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

None

Oscidia

No in-app purchases

None

Outgrowth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Oscidia free?
Oscidia costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Outgrowth free?
Outgrowth costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Oscidia or Outgrowth?
Oscidia is rated higher. Oscidia averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Outgrowth averages 4.7 from 20 ratings.
Do Oscidia or Outgrowth have ads?
Neither Oscidia nor Outgrowth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Oscidia or Outgrowth?
Oscidia ships an update every 6 weeks, and Outgrowth every 3 weeks. Most recently, Oscidia was updated on October 24, 2026 and Outgrowth on October 25, 2026.

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