Comparison

DIVA EVO vs GrainHeads

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

Head to head
About

DIVA EVO

Features
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Unleash the full power of your DIVA EVO speaker system—right from your iPhone and iPad. With advanced Bluetooth® 5.0 Low Energy (BLE) connectivity, the DIVA EVO app puts professional-grade DSP and mixer control at your fingertips, giving you the freedom to shape your sound anytime, anywhere. Whether you're a DJ, musician, performer, or audio professional, DIVA EVO transforms the way you manage your sound—fast, intuitive, and incredibly powerful. - Control multiple DIVA EVO speakers simultaneously with seamless connectivity - Instantly adjust master volume and fine-tune individual channel levels - Sculpt your perfect mix with a precision parametric EQ - Enhance your performance with delay, HPF, and ducking on MIC/LINE/GUIT channels - Switch effortlessly between 4 optimized EQ modes (LIVE, MUSIC, DJ, MONITOR) - Adapt to any environment with 3 smart location presets (POLE, FLOOR, BRACKET) - Maximize bass performance with NORMAL or CARDIOID subwoofer modes - Create an immersive stereo experience with Bluetooth TWS linking between systems From small gigs to large stages, DIVA EVO gives you the control, flexibility, and performance edge you need to sound your best—every time. Download DIVA EVO for free today and take your sound to the next level.

About

GrainHeads

Transform any sound into unique textures and evolving sonic landscapes. This granular synthesizer offers deep control over individual sound grains, complex modulation, and a powerful step sequencer for experimental music creation.

Highlights
  • Multi-source granular engine
  • Shape individual grains with envelopes
  • Summing modulation matrix
  • Step sequencer with parameter lanes
  • Macros for expressive control
  • Re-routable effects chain
Features
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GrainHeads is a granular synthesizer that turns any sound into something entirely new. Built for sound designers, musicians, and experimental producers who want deep, hands-on control over texture and motion. Multi-source granular engine Load material into four sample slots and deploy independent playheads — each targeting its own source. Blend, crossfade, or dynamically switch between samples using modulation. The result: rich, multi-layered textures that evolve continuously without repetition. Shape every grain Each playhead carries a full set of granular parameters — position, scan speed, grain size, pitch, chance — plus a drawable grain envelope. Sculpt transient character using splinter or Bézier curves for anything from soft clouds to sharp, percussive fragments. Modulate everything, from everywhere A summing modulation matrix lets multiple sources target the same parameter simultaneously. Assign LFOs, envelopes, and sequencer lanes to virtually any control — including sample slot selection, filter cutoff, and even other LFOs. Filter envelopes add per-step timbral motion in Sequencer mode. Sequencer with parameter lanes Go beyond note patterns. The step sequencer locks any parameter per step — pitch, position, filter, grain size — with polyrhythmic lengths and clock divisions. Each playhead runs its own sequence independently. Macros for expressive control Four macro axes map multiple parameters to simple X/Y gestures — Time Smear, Spatial Bloom, Degradation, Complexity. Combined with the 4-finger 2D touch pad controlling up to 8 parameters, GrainHeads becomes a performance instrument. Effects that reshape the signal A re-routable effects chain includes delay, reverb, lo-fi degradation, and filtering — with adjustable signal flow so effects interact in the order you choose. Key Features • AUv3 instrument and effect plugins — use standalone or inside your DAW • Up to 8 independent granular playheads • 4 sample slots with per-playhead source selection • Drawable grain envelope (splinter / Bézier curves) • Summing modulation matrix — multiple LFOs, envelopes, and sequencer lanes per target • LFO-on-LFO modulation for deeply nested movement • Step sequencer with parameter locking and polyrhythmic clock divisions • Filter envelope per step (Sequencer mode) • Per-playhead dual Moog-style ladder filter (self-oscillating, with overdrive) with link and mirror modes • 4 macro axes (X/Y pads) for multi-parameter gestures • Re-routable effects section (delay, reverb, lo-fi, noise, limiter) • Scale quantization — chromatic, major, minor, and exotic modes • Dice — one-tap randomization for instant inspiration • Ableton Link • Import/export presets • Customizable look and feel PRO version unlocks loading external samples and microphone recording. GrainHeads turns granular synthesis into a hands-on instrument — not a menu-diving exercise.

Screenshots

DIVA EVO4 screens
GrainHeads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DIVA EVO at none against GrainHeads's 1. DIVA EVO also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 17.6). GrainHeads's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads and device support 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. GrainHeads sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DIVA EVO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DIVA EVO ships an update fortnightly, GrainHeads every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
DIVA EVO versus GrainHeads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIVA EVOGrainHeads
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (14 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProelAndrei Nevar

In-app purchases

None

DIVA EVO

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GrainHeads

One-time1
  • Unlock GrainHeads Pro$11.99

Questions

Is DIVA EVO free?
DIVA EVO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GrainHeads free?
GrainHeads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DIVA EVO or GrainHeads have ads?
Neither DIVA EVO nor GrainHeads shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DIVA EVO or GrainHeads?
DIVA EVO ships an update fortnightly, and GrainHeads every 3 days. Most recently, DIVA EVO was updated on October 11, 2026 and GrainHeads on October 8, 2026.

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