Comparison

Musyc2 vs GestureWave

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

Head to head
About

Musyc2

Create unique generative music by drawing shapes and manipulating physics objects. This app offers a modern audio engine with MIDI and AudioUnit support, plus a vast library of sound kits and effects for experimentation.

Highlights
  • Physics-based generative music
  • Draw shapes to create music
  • 82 sound kits
  • 4 FX modules with 10 effects
  • MIDI In & Out support
  • AudioUnit support
  • Mac, iPad, iPhone universal app
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Draw. Collide. Create music. Musyc2 is a one-of-a-kind music app where physics is the instrument. Draw shapes on screen, watch them bounce and collide, and let every impact trigger a sound. No keyboards, no music theory — just pure visual, tactile creativity. Whether you're a musician looking for a new source of inspiration or a curious mind who's never played a note, Musyc2 turns anyone into a composer. The sequel to the beloved Musyc, rebuilt from the ground up with a modern audio engine — and packed with everything fans asked for: MIDI In & Out, Audio Unit support, Mac compatibility, new sound kits, new FX modules, and much more. Universal app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. One purchase — everything included. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases. SOUND & MUSIC • 128 Sound Kits + User Sound Kit Creation • 17 Harmonic Scales + custom scale editor • Audio Mixer (Level, Pitch, Length, Pan) • 4 FX Modules · 14 Effects (Overdrive, Delay, Reverb…) • Real-time Audio Recording PHYSICS ENGINE • Sound objects: Circle, Square, Triangle, Rectangle & Sequencer • Physics objects: Black Hole, Scale, Bumper, Cross, Star, Planet, Repulsor, Modulator, Anti-Sequencer, Portal & Fx • Built-in 16-step Physics Sequencer with physics parameters (lifetime, impulse & angle) • Shape Motion Recorder PRO CONNECTIVITY • MIDI In & Out · MIDI Mappings • Audio Unit (instrument + MIDI processor) • Ableton Link • Audio Background support VISUAL & UX • Interface designed by Jonas Eriksson • 8 graphic skins (Classic, Neon Sunset, Phantom, Pastel…) • Interactive Tutorial + User Guide COMMUNITY & SHARING • Gallery with 80 original demo songs • Upload & share your creations • Song Import & Export Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: contact@fingerlab.net Stay tuned! The Fingerlab Team

About

GestureWave

Features
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GestureWaveは、カメラで検出した手のジェスチャーや本体の傾きで、音楽エフェクトをリアルタイムに操作できるユニークなオーディオエフェクトアプリです。 手をかざして高さや開閉を変えるだけ、あるいは本体を傾けるだけで、エフェクトのパラメータを直感的にコントロールできます。演奏しながらの表現力を、新しい操作方法で広げます。 【主な機能】 ・5種類のエフェクト: Tremolo(トレモロ) / Flanger(フランジャー) / Phaser(フェイザー) / Ring Mod(リングモジュレーター) / Wah(オートワウ) ・カメラモードとモーションモード、2つのジェスチャー操作方式 ・外部MIDIキーボード/MIDIフットコントローラーからの入力に対応 ・サードパーティAUv3インストゥルメントを自身のプロセス内にホストして演奏可能 ・MIDI Learn機能で、外部MIDI機器のノブ/フェーダーから各パラメータを直接操作 ・Bluetooth MIDI機器のペアリングに対応 ・オーディオインターフェース経由のアナログ入力にも対応 ・AUv3拡張として、GarageBand等の他のAUv3対応ホストアプリでも単体のエフェクトとして使用可能 ・iPhone/iPad対応、日本語・英語両対応 ギター、シンセ、DTM制作まで、あらゆる音楽表現の場面で新しい操作体験を提供します。

Screenshots

Musyc24 screens
GestureWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GestureWave at Free against Musyc2's $12.99. GestureWave also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Musyc2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads 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

GestureWave is free to download; Musyc2 costs $12.99 up front. GestureWave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Musyc2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Musyc2 ships an update every 3 weeks, GestureWave every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Musyc2 versus GestureWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusyc2GestureWave
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size389 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFingerlabF7Studio, K.K.

In-app purchases

None

Musyc2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GestureWave

One-time1
  • Unlock Restrictions$5.99

Questions

Is Musyc2 free?
Musyc2 costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GestureWave free?
GestureWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Musyc2 or GestureWave have ads?
Neither Musyc2 nor GestureWave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Musyc2 or GestureWave?
Musyc2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and GestureWave every 2 days. Most recently, Musyc2 was updated on October 30, 2026 and GestureWave on October 15, 2026.

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