Comparison

Sound Generator Lab vs How Far?

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

Head to head
About

Sound Generator Lab

Features
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Design your sound freely. Your fingertips become the instrument. This app is a professional-grade synthesizer that combines simplicity with powerful sound-shaping capabilities. It covers the essentials of sound synthesis, featuring four basic waveforms-Sine, Square, Sawtooth, and Triangle-along side LFO modulation and panning controls. With the real-time oscilloscope, you can edit your sounds while "seeing" them move. Key Features: - Four Basic Waveforms: Seamlessly switch between Sine, Square, Sawtooth, and Triangle waves. - Real-time Oscilloscope: Visualize your sound instantly. Experience waveform changes as they happen. - Precision Frequency Control: Intuitive slider adjustments combined with a numeric text input for exact, Hz-level tuning. - LFO Modulation Unit: Adjust Frequency and Depth to add vibrato or create unique modulation effects. - Stereo Panner: Control the spatial positioning of your sound to create immersive width. - Responsive Piano Keyboard: A piano layout optimized for any screen size, ensuring a comfortable playing experience. Recommended For: - Those who want to learn the basics of synthesizer sound design. - Creators looking to easily generate original sound effects (SE). - Musicians seeking a tool for quick musical inspiration. - Anyone who wants to play a high-quality synth on their smartphone without needing physical hardware. Download now and step into the world of infinite sound creation.

About

How Far?

Features
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Put every sound in its place. How Far? is an AUv3 mixing effect that makes spatial placement and perceived distance easy to control. Move across the XY pad to position or widen a sound, then move vertically to bring it forward or push it deeper into the mix. How Far? combines level, tone, presence, transient softening, reflections, diffusion and stereo cues to create a natural sense of depth. Use it to: • Create separation between instruments • Bring important parts forward • push supporting sounds behind the lead • Place sounds across the stereo field • Add width without losing control • Build depth without stacking multiple plug-ins Choose from Pan, Width, Space, Wide+ and Angle modes. Fine-tune each distance component on the Details page, or start quickly with the included presets. Use How Far? as an AUv3 effect in compatible hosts, or capture, audition and export audio in the standalone app.

Screenshots

Sound Generator Lab4 screens
How Far?3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sound Generator Lab at Free against How Far?'s $2.99. Sound Generator Lab also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). How Far?'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Sound Generator Lab is free to download; How Far? costs $2.99 up front. Sound Generator Lab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. How Far? asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Sound Generator Lab versus How Far?: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound Generator LabHow Far?
PriceFree — better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerakira ohmachiADBC INNOVATION PTY LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sound Generator Lab

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

How Far?

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sound Generator Lab free?
Sound Generator Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is How Far? free?
How Far? costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sound Generator Lab or How Far? have ads?
Neither Sound Generator Lab nor How Far? shows ads.

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