Comparison

RedNova vs Traces Traces Traces

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

Head to head
About

RedNova

This audio plugin offers intelligent compression and spatial positioning for professional sound design. It adapts to your audio, allowing you to control dynamics and place sounds forward for presence or back for warmth. Transform recordings into spatially positioned compositions with intuitive controls.

Highlights
  • Intelligent adaptive compression
  • VCA compressor with analog saturation
  • Forward/back spatial positioning
  • Visual position orb feedback
  • Advanced sidechain control
  • AUv3 plugin format
Features
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RedNova: Intelligent Compressor + Spatial Positioning Welcome to a new genre of professional audio plugins. RedNova is the first of the Nova series of plugins by Simon Alexander that combines unique and musical audio effects with intuitive forward/back spatial positioning. Intelligent processing adapts to your audio while giving you complete control over effect dynamics and mix placement. From punchy upfront compression to warm distant textures, discover how one brilliantly designed plugin transforms flat or unruly recordings into professionally processed, spatially positioned compositions! Instantly Transform Your Dynamics & Depth: * Intelligent compression that adapts to your source material automatically * Professional VCA compressor with musical saturation and life-like analog circuitry dynamics * Move sounds forward for clarity and presence or back for warmth and space * Watch the position orb grow larger as sounds move forward, smaller as they recede * Advanced sidechain control over compression AND spatial positioning Made for Everyone: * Producers: Get broadcast and album-quality compression with professional spatial control * Beatmakers: Compress drums while positioning elements in mix depth * Singer-Songwriters: Gentle vocal compression to driving saturation with forward positioning for presence * Podcasters: Broadcast-safe compression with spatial separation for voice and music * Beginners: Set-and-forget intelligent processing with simple visual controls * Experts: Advanced sidechain routing with multi-parameter control Professional Features, Intelligently Simple: Intelligent Compressor: 1. Adaptive Processing - Content-aware compression that automatically adjusts to your source material 2. Safety-First Design - Multi-stage limiting ensures broadcast-safe output 3. Musical Response - Professional VCA style compressor with enhanced musical saturation 4. Thread-Safe Architecture - Lock-free processing prevents audio dropouts in demanding sessions SuperSitter Positioning: 1. Forward - Brings sounds closer with intelligent EQ and transient enhancement 2. Back - Creates warm distance with spatial processing and controlled filtering 3. Center - Complete transparency when positioning isn't needed 4. Visual Feedback - Dynamic orb scaling shows exact spatial position Advanced Sidechain Control: 1. Multi-Target Control - Route sidechain to compression threshold, ratio, AND forward/back position 2. Global or Individual - Control all parameters together or individually 3. Self-Signal Mode - Use the track's own signal for dynamic control (DAW dependent) 4. LED Indicators - Color-coded feedback shows which parameters are under sidechain control Technical Excellence: * AUv3 Plugin Format for all iOS/iPadOS DAWs that utilize them * Real-time intelligent content analysis with adaptive processing * CPU-efficient design allows multiple instances without performance issues * Zero-latency processing with automatic phase alignment * Broadcast-safe output limiting with extended dynamic range * Full parameter automation support with smooth transitions * Touch-optimized interface with floating value displays * 20 professionally crafted presets to get you started on any kind of track RedNova represents a new genre of audio plugins combining unique and intelligent audio effects with easy and intuitive spatial positioning. Download RedNova now and hear professional results in seconds! RedNova's intelligent design makes studio and broadcast-quality compression and spatial positioning accessible to everyone.

About

Traces Traces Traces

This app encourages users to discover and create music by capturing everyday objects. Users can generate melodies from objects, manipulate sounds in real-time by rotating their device, and record their sonic creations. It also features a public map to explore sounds shared by others.

Highlights
  • Capture objects to generate melodies
  • Shape sound by rotating phone
  • Record and save performances
  • Share traces on a public map
  • Explore sounds from other users
Features
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Traces is about listening differently, noticing objects around you, and creating small sonic footprints in space. - Capture an object and generate a melody - Rotate your phone to shape the sound in real time - Record and save your performances - Optionally share your trace on a public map - Explore sounds placed by others nearby or far away This is an early release — I’m curious how you’ll make the app fit into your life.

Screenshots

RedNova3 screens
Traces Traces Traces3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Traces Traces Traces at Free against RedNova's $9.99. RedNova's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On rating, 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

Traces Traces Traces is free to download; RedNova costs $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 RedNova against 5.0 for Traces Traces Traces. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RedNova versus Traces Traces Traces: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRedNovaTraces Traces Traces
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon AlexanderElijah Temwani Zulu

Customer experience

RedNova

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Traces Traces Traces

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RedNova

No in-app purchases

None

Traces Traces Traces

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RedNova free?
RedNova costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Traces Traces Traces free?
Traces Traces Traces is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RedNova or Traces Traces Traces?
RedNova and Traces Traces Traces are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do RedNova or Traces Traces Traces have ads?
Neither RedNova nor Traces Traces Traces shows ads.

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