# ANALOGy8 vs PhaseX

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ANALOGy8 at 10 against PhaseX's 1. ANALOGy8 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). PhaseX's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $7.99). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

ANALOGy8 costs $7.99 and PhaseX $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ANALOGy8 against 5.0 for PhaseX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ANALOGy8 has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ANALOGy8 ships an update every 9 days, PhaseX every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ANALOGy8 | PhaseX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analogy8/id6762412723/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phasex/id6762452400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 21 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rob Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072346998) | [mattoncino software](https://appshunter.io/developer/485704837) |

## What reviewers say

### ANALOGy8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analogy8/id6762412723)

This virtual analog synthesizer offers 8-voice polyphony with three variable shape oscillators per voice. It features dual independent filters, four modulation sources per voice, and a comprehensive effects section. Create evolving and unique soundscapes with extensive sound design capabilities.

**Highlights:** 8-voice polyphonic virtual analog synthesizer, 3 variable shape oscillators per voice with wave folding, Dual independent variable mode filters per voice, 4 independent modulation sources per voice (LFO/ASR), Analog-flavoured delay, phaser, reverb, and compressor effects, 100 factory presets and a preset generation feature

**In-app purchases:** none


### PhaseX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phasex/id6762452400)

This app offers a stereo phaser audio effect with three classic modes: MXR Phase 90, Phase 45, and Shin-ei Uni-Vibe. It allows for versatile sound shaping with simple parameters, providing classic and modern phaser sounds, including stereo phasing/vibrato as an alternative to chorus effects.

**Highlights:** Stereo phaser audio effect, Three classic modes (MXR Phase 90, Phase 45, Uni-Vibe), Simple, versatile parameters, Modern phaser sound extensions, Stereo phasing/vibrato alternative to chorus

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ANALOGy8 free?

ANALOGy8 costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PhaseX free?

PhaseX costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ANALOGy8 or PhaseX?

ANALOGy8 and PhaseX are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do ANALOGy8 or PhaseX have ads?

Neither ANALOGy8 nor PhaseX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ANALOGy8 or PhaseX?

ANALOGy8 ships an update every 9 days, and PhaseX every 2 weeks. Most recently, ANALOGy8 was updated on October 28, 2026 and PhaseX on October 7, 2026.

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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.*