Comparison

PhaseX vs DelayScaper

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

Head to head
About

PhaseX

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
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PhaseX is an interpretation of classic phaser effects with beautiful stereo sound. It offers 3 basic modes: MXR Phase 90, Phase 45 and Shin-ei Uni-Vibe. Its simple parameters offer standard phaser sounds as well as great modern extensions, making it versatile yet self-explanatory. Choose between typical classic phasing, more gentle Uni-Vibe feeling or the more subtle, less dominant (underestimated) phase 45 sound. "Modify" the classics with the feedback setting and, as special cherry on your cake, discover stereo phasing/vibrato as a nice alternative to chorus effects, avoiding the chorus/flanger inherent "fuzziness" of attack transients.

About

DelayScaper

This audio effects plugin offers dual dynamic stereo delays that respond to input intensity and note spacing. It allows for experimental sound design, atmospheric textures, and even looping, with bonus effects like octave pitch-shifting and random reversing.

Highlights
  • Dual stereo delay modules
  • Dynamic parameter response to audio input
  • Host tempo syncable delay times
  • Max 8-second delay time
  • Octave Grains effect
  • Random Reverse effect
  • Envelope followers for modulation
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DelayScaper is an AUv3 effects plugin that can run standalone, or in any AUv3 compatible host such as Logic Pro, GarageBand or AUM. DelayScaper currently runs on iOS (iPad & iPhone) and macOS (Intel & Silicon) and is available as a Universal Purchase from the Apple App Store. Overview DelayScaper is a dual dynamic delay effect designed to produce inspiring, and sometimes very unpredictable results that literally responds dynamically to audio input. Playing an instrument through DelayScaper can be especially rewarding when you adjust your playing to what you’re hearing, because DelayScaper can be configured to constantly modify its parameters according to the intensity and spacing of your notes. It’s like having five extra pairs of hands twiddling knobs for you! At its core, DelayScaper comprises two identical stereo delay modules that can run in series or parallel. While it can cover “normal” delay duties, including host tempo syncable delay times, DelayScaper is really for those who like to experiment with sound, especially in the atmospheric and ambient realm. With a maximum delay time of 8 seconds, you can even use DelayScaper as an old-school “free looper” for “Frippertronics” type evolving soundscapes. DelayScaper also features two bonus “one knob FX” effects that are both original designs that complement the core delay processing: “Octave Grains” is a randomised and delayed pitch-shifting algorithm that sits somewhere between a pitch-shifted delay and granular shimmer effect. “Random Reverse” does what you might expect it to do, but often in an unexpected way! Both algorithms will grab random sections of the incoming audio, process it, then feed those into the main delay processing. The dynamics section is where DelayScaper comes to life, and includes dedicated envelope followers for both delays, which can then be used as a modulation source for up to 5 delay parameters for each delay. For example, you can modulate the mix level to create a “ducking delay”, or modulate tone so the delay repeats get brighter or darker depending on how hard or softly you play. A “cascade” feature sends the output of the first delay into the second, allowing you to fine-tune the balance between parallel and series mode.

Screenshots

PhaseX2 screens
DelayScaper2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DelayScaper at daily against PhaseX's every 2 weeks. DelayScaper also leads on price ($4.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On rating, 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

PhaseX costs $5.99 and DelayScaper $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PhaseX against 5.0 for DelayScaper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhaseX ships an update every 2 weeks, DelayScaper daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PhaseX versus DelayScaper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhaseXDelayScaper
Price$5.99$4.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermattoncino softwareRob Jackson

Customer experience

PhaseX

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DelayScaper

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PhaseX

No in-app purchases

None

DelayScaper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhaseX free?
PhaseX costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DelayScaper free?
DelayScaper costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PhaseX or DelayScaper?
PhaseX and DelayScaper are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do PhaseX or DelayScaper have ads?
Neither PhaseX nor DelayScaper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhaseX or DelayScaper?
PhaseX ships an update every 2 weeks, and DelayScaper daily. Most recently, PhaseX was updated on October 7, 2026 and DelayScaper on October 12, 2026.

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