# MetaSkew vs Phase Modulator

The clearest difference is price: Phase Modulator at $1.99 against MetaSkew's $14.99. MetaSkew's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

MetaSkew costs $14.99 and Phase Modulator $1.99 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 MetaSkew against 5.0 for Phase Modulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MetaSkew | Phase Modulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metaskew/id6762736788/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-modulator/id6780734729/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 13 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Thompson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511795684) | [Callback Audio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896220942) |

## What reviewers say

### MetaSkew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metaskew/id6762736788)

This audio effect processor offers granular delay and pitch-shifting for creating width, motion, and unique textures. Shape delay times, pitch intervals, grain size, and stereo spread with built-in LFO modulation and extensive preset categories. It's ideal for producers, musicians, and sound designers seeking controlled sonic damage and experimental soundscapes.

**Highlights:** Granular delay and pitch-shifting, Adjustable grain size, smoothing, and gain, Stereo spread and asymmetry control, Built-in LFO modulation with multiple shapes, Extensive preset categories for production jobs, MIDI Learn for hardware control, Standalone app and AUv3 plugin support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Phase Modulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-modulator/id6780734729)

This app generates complex audio textures and tones by manipulating the phase of a carrier oscillator with a modulating signal. It offers two distinct modes: internal oscillator-to-oscillator modulation or using your audio input as the modulation source. Explore a wide range of sonic possibilities from shimmering harmonics to dense, inharmonic spectra.

**Highlights:** Phase modulation synthesis, Internal carrier and modulator oscillators, Audio input as modulation source, Adjustable carrier and modulator frequencies, Modulation index control, Selectable oscillator waveforms, Amplitude tracking of input audio

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MetaSkew free?

MetaSkew costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Phase Modulator free?

Phase Modulator costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MetaSkew or Phase Modulator?

MetaSkew and Phase Modulator are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do MetaSkew or Phase Modulator have ads?

Neither MetaSkew nor Phase Modulator shows ads.

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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.*