Comparison

Whoosh Designer vs HEXBEAT

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

Head to head
About

Whoosh Designer

Create professional layered sound effects for various media projects. This tool allows you to combine audio layers, shape their envelopes, and apply filters and reverb. Export high-quality WAV files for use in video editing, game development, and more.

Highlights
  • Layered sound creation (up to 3 layers)
  • 7 waveform options
  • Envelope controls (Attack, Hold, Decay)
  • Pitch sweeps and stereo panning
  • Master duration and filter controls
  • Export as 48kHz WAV files
  • Built-in presets and randomization
Features
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Design professional whoosh sound effects right on your iPhone or iPad. Whoosh Designer is a powerful audio synthesis tool for filmmakers, video editors, game developers, podcasters, and sound designers. CREATE LAYERED SOUNDS • Combine up to 3 audio layers for rich, complex whooshes • Choose from 7 waveforms: Sine, Square, Sawtooth, Triangle, White Noise, Pink Noise, and Brown Noise • Shape each layer with Attack, Hold, and Decay envelope controls SCULPT YOUR SOUND • Pitch sweeps with start and end frequency control • Stereo panning for spatial movement • Individual volume control per layer • Real-time waveform visualization PROFESSIONAL EFFECTS • Master duration control (0.1 to 5 seconds) • High-pass and low-pass filters • Reverb with adjustable mix and decay • Master volume control INSTANT INSPIRATION • 6 built-in presets: Quick Swipe, Cinematic Pass, Sci-Fi Laser, Wind Gust, Punch Impact, and Ethereal Rise • Randomize feature generates unique sounds instantly • Save unlimited custom presets EXPORT & USE ANYWHERE • Export as high-quality 48kHz WAV files • Save directly to Files app • Use in Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Logic Pro, and more Perfect for: → Film and video transitions → Motion graphics → Game UI and gameplay sounds → Podcast intros and transitions → YouTube video production → Sound design projects No audio experience required. Tap play to preview, tweak the controls, and export when you're happy. It's that simple. Whoosh Designer runs entirely on-device with no subscription, no ads, and no internet required.

About

HEXBEAT

Features
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Make music like a pro — right from your iPhone or iPad. HEXBEAT is a fully-featured iOS synthesizer and beat machine for musicians, producers, and beatmakers who want studio-quality sound in their pocket. No samples, no imports — every sound is generated in real time using advanced audio synthesis. STEP SEQUENCER Build rhythmic patterns with a 16-step grid sequencer and 8 programmable drum tracks including kick, snare, hi-hat, clap, 808 bass, tom, and cymbal. Fine-tune your groove with BPM control from 60–200 and swing up to 100%. Save up to 64 patterns across 8 banks and 8 slots each. SYNTH PAD Play melodies with a responsive XY touch pad. Choose from 8 musical scales including Major, Minor, Dorian, Pentatonic, and more. Slide your finger to control filter brightness and pitch simultaneously — up to 5 simultaneous notes for expressive, real-time performance. POWERFUL SOUND SYNTHESIS Shape your sound with 6 oscillator types (Sine, Square, Sawtooth, Triangle, Noise, Super Saw), full ADSR envelopes for amplitude and filter, a resonant low-pass biquad filter, and a 4-waveform LFO with destinations including pitch, cutoff, volume, pan, and PWM. 8-CHANNEL MIXER Mix your tracks withper-channel volume faders, pan control, mute/solo buttons, reverb and delay sends, and real-time peak meters. A master channel with limiter keeps your mix clean and loud. BUILT-IN FX RACK Add depth and character with Reverb (5 room presets from Small Room to Cathedral), Delay with tempo sync, multi-preset Distortion, and a 10-band parametric EQ. BUILT FOR LOW LATENCY HEXBEAT runs at 44.1kHz with 32-bit internal processing and configurable buffer sizes down to 128 samples — delivering under 10ms latency for live performance feel. Whether you're sketching beats on the subway, performing live on stage, or producing tracks at home, HEXBEAT gives you the tools to create. Compatible with iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Whoosh Designer4 screens
HEXBEAT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Whoosh Designer at weekly against HEXBEAT's every 8 months. HEXBEAT's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Whoosh Designer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HEXBEAT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whoosh Designer ships an update weekly, HEXBEAT every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Whoosh Designer versus HEXBEAT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhoosh DesignerHEXBEAT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott ManleyGregory Hogan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Whoosh Designer

One-time1
  • Whoosh Pro Unlock$4.99
1 purchases

HEXBEAT

One-time1
  • HEXBEATOTP$7.99

Questions

Is Whoosh Designer free?
Whoosh Designer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HEXBEAT free?
HEXBEAT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Whoosh Designer or HEXBEAT have ads?
Neither Whoosh Designer nor HEXBEAT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Whoosh Designer or HEXBEAT?
Whoosh Designer ships an update weekly, and HEXBEAT every 8 months. Most recently, Whoosh Designer was updated on October 24, 2026 and HEXBEAT on October 28, 2026.

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