Comparison

Rivet 03 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 03

Features
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Rivet 03 — Verb is a gritty, characterful reverb for iPhone and iPad. Use it on its own, or load it as an AUv3 plug-in in your favourite host app. Choose one of three engines, Concrete, Pit or Bloom, then turn the ROOM control to move smoothly through each engine's spaces. Shape the tail with Decay, Tone, Drive, Clamp, Stagger and Grit. Everything sits on one screen in five sections: PRE EQ, SPACE, COLOR, POST EQ and OUT. The TAIL display shows the reverb fading away and how long it takes to die out, so you can see the space you're building. KEY FEATURES • Concrete, Pit and Bloom reverb engines • A ROOM control that morphs smoothly between each engine's spaces • Decay, Tone, up to 18 dB of Drive, Clamp, Stagger and Grit for texture • Width from mono to extra-wide • Three-band EQ before and after the reverb, with sweepable mids • Mix and Output controls that keep your dry signal clean and in time • 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. Verb includes Airwindows MV2-derived code by Chris Johnson under the MIT License.

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 032 screens
DAF3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DAF at none against Rivet 03'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 03 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. DAF asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rivet 03 ships an update every 8 months, DAF every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rivet 03 versus DAF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRivet 03DAF
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
Size14 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoe TopjianDaniel Busheikin

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rivet 03

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

DAF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rivet 03 free?
Rivet 03 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DAF free?
DAF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rivet 03 or DAF have ads?
Neither Rivet 03 nor DAF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rivet 03 or DAF?
Rivet 03 ships an update every 8 months, and DAF every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rivet 03 was updated on November 13, 2026 and DAF on November 13, 2026.

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