Comparison

Rivet 04 vs DAF

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

Head to head
About

Rivet 04

Features
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Rivet 04 — Comb is a resonator for iPhone and iPad. Use it on its own, or load it as an AUv3 plug-in to turn drums, synths and buses into metallic, pitched, beating, springy and chordal textures. Tune the main note anywhere from 70 Hz to 1.2 kHz, add chord notes, lock the tuning to a scale, and choose a Lush, Beating or Springy character. Then shape how long it rings with Decay and Damp, add grit with Drive and Hot, and bring it to life with modulation and strumming. Everything sits on one screen in eight sections: PRE EQ, RESONATE, VOICE, TIMING, MOTION, BODY, POST EQ and OUT. The HARMONICS display shows which notes are ringing as you play. KEY FEATURES • A tuned main note plus chord notes, with Lush, Beating and Springy characters • Decay from 0.1 to 8 seconds and damping from 800 Hz to 10 kHz • Drive and Hot for grit that stays under control • Band, Scale, Chord, tempo sync, retrigger, motion and strum options • Tempo-synced modulation from a 1/32 note to 8 bars • EQ before and after the resonator, with sweepable mids • Mix keeps your dry signal clean and in time, with Output from -18 to +6 dB • Four quality settings, from Off to HQ • Factory and user presets • Fits small plug-in windows and makes use of larger ones, with full iPhone and iPad layouts AUv3 PLUG-IN Works in AUv3 host apps such as AUM, GarageBand and Cubasis. Every feature is included; optional tips don't unlock anything.

About

DAF

This application provides a digital audio funstation with a 16-step sequencer, drum machine, and multiple synthesizers. Explore sound creation with a drone generator, effects, and a recorder for creative audio experiments.

Highlights
  • 16-step x 4-bar sequencer
  • Drum machine
  • 2 monophonic synths
  • 1 polyphonic synth
  • Drone generator
  • FX and recorder
Features
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DIGITAL AUDIO FUNSTATION 100 NOT A WORKSTATION IT IS A FUNSTATION - 16-STEP x 4-BAR SEQUENCER - DRUM MACHINE - 2 MONOPHONIC SYNTHS - 1 POLYPHONIC SYNTH - SAMPLER - DRONE GENERATOR - FX, RECORDER AND OTHER FUN THINGS

Screenshots

Rivet 042 screens
DAF3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DAF at none against Rivet 04's 3. DAF also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Rivet 04 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. DAF asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rivet 04 ships an update every 8 months, DAF every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rivet 04 versus DAF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRivet 04DAF
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoe TopjianDaniel Busheikin

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rivet 04

One-time3
  • Tip - Small$0.99
  • Tip - Medium$1.99
  • Tip - Large$3.99
None

DAF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rivet 04 free?
Rivet 04 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DAF free?
DAF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rivet 04 or DAF have ads?
Neither Rivet 04 nor DAF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rivet 04 or DAF?
Rivet 04 ships an update every 8 months, and DAF every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rivet 04 was updated on November 13, 2026 and DAF on November 13, 2026.

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