# PolyPipe vs Octaves

The clearest difference is price: Octaves at $6.99 against PolyPipe's $14.99. Octaves also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

PolyPipe costs $14.99 and Octaves $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Octaves holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of PolyPipe's written reviews are positive against 100% of Octaves's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PolyPipe | Octaves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polypipe/id6758938642/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octaves-filter-set/id6759557222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 31 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [4Pockets.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/370131860) | [AudioThing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659941236) |

## What reviewers say

### PolyPipe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polypipe/id6758938642)

This app is a multi-lane polyphonic sequencer plugin for creating evolving musical patterns. It allows for independent control of rhythm, pitch, and modulation across multiple lanes, generating complex and unique sequences in real-time. Ideal for generative music and experimental pattern creation.

**Highlights:** Multi-lane sequencer with 4 independent lanes, Pattern-based structure with multiple patterns per lane, Advanced step parameters (pitch, velocity, gate, probability), Chord-aware steps and chord strumming, Multiple step modes (random, chord, bass, hybrid), Polyrhythmic playback with differing lane/pattern lengths, Probabilistic sequencing with per-step chance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Octaves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octaves-filter-set/id6759557222)

This audio plugin offers a unique spectral sound design experience by dividing the audio spectrum into octaves. It provides a retro-scientific approach to sound manipulation, reminiscent of classic avant-garde electronic music studios.

**Highlights:** Octave bandpass filtering, Spectral sound design, Retro-scientific audio approach, Unique sound manipulation effects, Collaboration with Hainbach

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PolyPipe free?

PolyPipe costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Octaves free?

Octaves costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PolyPipe or Octaves?

Octaves is rated higher. PolyPipe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Octaves averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do PolyPipe or Octaves have ads?

Neither PolyPipe nor Octaves shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*