Comparison

A/B Listener by Wavecolab 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

A/B Listener by Wavecolab

Instantly compare two audio files with seamless A/B switching. Ideal for music production, this app helps you identify subtle differences in mixes and masters. Supports manual or automatic switching and time-range comparisons for detailed analysis.

Highlights
  • Instant A/B switching
  • Compare mix versions
  • Reference track comparison
  • Manual and automatic switching
  • Time range comparison
  • Offline listening
  • No account required
Features
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A/B Listener is a standalone audio comparison app for music teams, enthusiasts, and audio professionals. The app allows you to compare two audio files using instant A/B switching. It is designed to support recording, mixing, and mastering workflows by making it easy to hear differences between versions. Hear the real difference Hear the real difference in your mix with instant A/B switching. Compare versions with a reference track and make confident mix decisions. Load and compare audio versions Load two audio versions and switch between them during playback. This helps you focus on changes in balance, tone, dynamics, and overall sound. Manual and automatic switching Switch between versions manually, or enable automatic A/B switching for hands-free listening. This can be useful when listening outside the studio, such as in a car or while moving. Time range comparison Select specific time ranges and compare the same section across both versions. This is helpful for reviewing transitions, vocals, drops, or mastering changes. Designed for audio work A/B Listener can be used to: - compare different mix versions - compare a track with a reference track - validate decisions in different listening environments Simple setup - no account required - no sign-in - no file uploads Offline listening Audio files remain on your device. No uploads or cloud processing are required, and the app can be used without an internet connection. Choose two files and start listening. Availability A/B Listener is free to download and use.

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

A/B Listener by Wavecolab4 screens
Gravity & Wind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A/B Listener by Wavecolab at none against Gravity & Wind's 1. Gravity & Wind's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Gravity & Wind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. A/B Listener by Wavecolab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A/B Listener by Wavecolab ships an update every 2 months, Gravity & Wind every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
A/B Listener by Wavecolab versus Gravity & Wind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA/B Listener by WavecolabGravity & Wind
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWavecolab Inc.Maglav Studio K.K

In-app purchases

None

A/B Listener by Wavecolab

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gravity & Wind

One-time1
  • Gravity & Wind Pro$4.99

Questions

Is A/B Listener by Wavecolab free?
A/B Listener by Wavecolab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gravity & Wind free?
Gravity & Wind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do A/B Listener by Wavecolab or Gravity & Wind have ads?
Neither A/B Listener by Wavecolab nor Gravity & Wind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A/B Listener by Wavecolab or Gravity & Wind?
A/B Listener by Wavecolab ships an update every 2 months, and Gravity & Wind every 8 days. Most recently, A/B Listener by Wavecolab was updated on November 5, 2026 and Gravity & Wind on October 31, 2026.

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