KICK vs Wavefolder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KICK
Create powerful analog-style kick drums with a simple interface. Quickly adjust pitch, decay, and tone for a wide range of sounds, from deep bass to punchy techno. Ideal for musicians seeking fast, effective sound design.
- Classic analog kick synthesis
- Adjustable pitch envelope and decay
- Tone control for click/attack
- Velocity sensitive
- Standalone and AUv3 plugin support
- Metronome function
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KICK is an analog-style kick drum synth that does one thing well: making kicks that thump. No endless menus, just four knobs. WHAT YOU GET • Classic analog kick synthesis with pitch envelope and exponential decay • TUNE it anywhere from sub-bass rumble to punchy techno. Kick drum basslines, why not. • DECAY controls how long it rings (quick hits to booms) • PITCH envelope gives you that signature frequency sweep • TONE adds click/attack. • Velocity sensitive for dynamic performances • Includes standalone demo app and an AUv3 plugin in GarageBand • Run Mode allows host app to function as a metronome. WHY ANOTHER KICK DRUM? Because sometimes the perfect kick is the one you can tweak in 10 seconds without diving through seventeen submenus. KICK is retro-inspired, simple to use, and sounds great. You can never have too many kick drums.
Wavefolder
This app applies wavefolding, a technique used in modular synthesis and experimental music to add unique character and texture to sound. It differs from simple clipping by preserving amplitude information through a folding process.
- Wavefolding synthesis technique
- Adds character and aggression to sound
- Preserves amplitude information
- Experimental music production tool
- Modular synthesis application
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Wavefolding is widely used in modular synthesis and experimental music production to add character, aggression, or shimmer to sound sources. Unlike simple hard clipping, which crushes transients, wavefolding preserves amplitude information by folding back on itself.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Wavefolder at 5.0 against KICK's 3.0. On price, 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
KICK costs $1.99 and Wavefolder $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wavefolder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | KICK | Wavefolder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carl Albert Groner | Callback Audio, LLC |
Customer experience
KICK
Wavefolder
In-app purchases
KICK
No in-app purchases
Wavefolder
No in-app purchases
