Comparison

Whoosh Designer vs Elyfino

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

Elyfino

This audio effect plugin enhances low-end frequencies for producers and sound designers. It generates controlled subharmonics, adds optional fuzz for grit, and offers flexible tone shaping and wet/dry blending. Achieve larger-than-life bass and drums without sacrificing clarity.

Highlights
  • Source-tracked subharmonic generation
  • Program-dependent compression
  • Optional fuzz for harmonic edge
  • Split-band tone shaping
  • Wet/dry blend control
  • MIDI learn and control
  • Factory and user presets
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Some low-end tools are static. Elyfino listens! Feed it a bass line, 808, kick, synth, guitar, drum bus, or cinematic hit, and it builds movement from the source. Make the low end feel larger without losing control. Elyfino is a real-time AUv3 effect for producers, beatmakers, mixers, and sound designers who need controlled low-end and harmonic edge. It combines program-dependent compression, source-tracked subharmonics, fuzz (optional), split-band tone shaping, wet/dry blend, calibrated output, factory presets, user presets, and MIDI control in one focused processor. Key features: - Source-tracked subharmonic generation for bass, 808s, kicks, toms, synths, guitars, impacts, and post sound design. - Comp, Subharmonics, Sub Mix, Sub Focus, and Sub Detect controls for tuning depth, punch, tracking sensitivity, and sustain. - Clean Path routing for low-end reinforcement without fuzz. - Powerful Fuzz for growl, translation, density, and harmonic edge when the sound needs more bite. - Tone, Mix, and Output controls for color, parallel blend, and level-matched gain staging. - 25 factory presets covering Utility, Bass, Sub Design, Drums, Guitar, Synth, Post, and Parallel workflows. - User presets with iCloud-backed sync for keeping custom sounds available across devices signed into iCloud. - MIDI learn, manual CC assignment, default CC mapping, and optional MIDI broadcast for hardware and host control. - Standalone version with Audio Settings, CoreMIDI input routing, and a built-in manual for setup and reference. - Mono and stereo AUv3 effect operation with supported 44.1, 48, and 96 kHz sample rates. Use Elyfino subtly to reinforce fundamentals, harder to make bass and drums shake the earth, or in parallel when you want controlled weight under the original performance.

Screenshots

Whoosh Designer4 screens
Elyfino4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Whoosh Designer at Free against Elyfino's $19.99. Elyfino's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On rating, ratings volume and 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

Whoosh Designer is free to download; Elyfino costs $19.99 up front. Whoosh Designer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Elyfino asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Whoosh Designer against 5.0 for Elyfino. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Whoosh Designer versus Elyfino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhoosh DesignerElyfino
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott ManleyChristian Thompson

Customer experience

Whoosh Designer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Elyfino

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Whoosh Designer

One-time1
  • Whoosh Pro Unlock$4.99
None

Elyfino

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Whoosh Designer free?
Whoosh Designer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elyfino free?
Elyfino costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Whoosh Designer or Elyfino?
Whoosh Designer and Elyfino are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Whoosh Designer or Elyfino have ads?
Neither Whoosh Designer nor Elyfino shows ads.

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