Comparison

polymachine vs Heathcliff

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

Head to head
About

polymachine

This app offers a unique approach to music creation by combining geometric principles with modular synthesis. Explore generative algorithmic drums, oscillators, and harmonies, with specialized tools for 808s and kick drum integration.

Highlights
  • Geometric music theory integration
  • Modular synthesis engine
  • Generative algorithmic drums
  • Oscillators and harmonies
  • 808 and kick drum linking
  • Log drum pattern generator
Features
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Geometry of Music + Modular Synthesis Powerhouse, Generative Algorithmic Drums + Oscillators and Harmonies. FL Soft Clip and FL Distortion on 808s. 808s tied to Kicks. Log Drum Pattern generator

About

Heathcliff

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Heathcliff turns any iOS host into a DJ channel strip. Cut, mix, and blend one track into the next — without thinking about the right preset. Heathcliff isn't your parametric EQ; it's the channel strip for transitions. Heathcliff is built for low latency — aggressive performance targets keep it out of the way when you're playing live, and multiple instances won't tax your CPU. The tuning takes its cue from leading DJ mixers, with user-selectable character profiles so you can match the feel to your mixing style. * 3-band EQ — two character profiles: one cuts clean, one bleeds for feel * FX: Filter — sweeps for builds and washes * Trim and volume — set the gain so the blend sits right * Character profiles — voicing presets for EQ, filter, and FX, matched to your mixing style * MIDI learn — supports legacy and modern 14-bit MIDI controllers (most modern DJ controllers are 14-bit). Map UI controls to your hardware; a DJ controller is the recommended way to play. * Low latency — plays live, stacks across multiple instances * AUv3 — works in any AUv3 host * Note: Heathcliff is an AUv3 plugin, not a standalone DJ app. The app runs inside a plugin host app like GarageBand, AUM, or Cubasis. Your DAW, your DJ moves. That's Heathcliff!

Screenshots

polymachine4 screens
Heathcliff3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Heathcliff at 5.0 against polymachine's 2.5. polymachine's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Heathcliff holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

polymachine ships an update weekly, Heathcliff monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
polymachine versus Heathcliff: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpolymachineHeathcliff
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike GaoJuan Segovia

In-app purchases

None

polymachine

No in-app purchases

None

Heathcliff

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is polymachine free?
polymachine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Heathcliff free?
Heathcliff is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, polymachine or Heathcliff?
Heathcliff is rated higher. polymachine averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Heathcliff averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do polymachine or Heathcliff have ads?
Neither polymachine nor Heathcliff shows ads.
Which is updated more often, polymachine or Heathcliff?
polymachine ships an update weekly, and Heathcliff monthly. Most recently, polymachine was updated on October 25, 2026 and Heathcliff on October 24, 2026.

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