Comparison

WaveStorm vs Tapko Cleaner

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

Head to head
About

WaveStorm

Features
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WaveStorm is a wavetable synthesizer and sample instrument for iPad and Mac. Design sounds in the free standalone app. An active subscription unlocks the AUv3 instrument in compatible music hosts. Build basses, leads, pads, plucks, drums and moving textures with wavetable oscillators, sub and noise sources, visual waveform editing, envelopes, LFOs, random modulation, filters and effects. Save your work in the preset browser. Bring in your own audio with the Sampler: โ€ข Import WAV samples and edit the waveform โ€ข Set Start, End, Loop In/Out and fades without changing the source file โ€ข Play one-shots or continuous, sustain and ping-pong loops; reverse playback โ€ข Place slices manually or detect them from transients or a grid, then play them from MIDI โ€ข Choose Repitch, Granular or Spectral playback and shape time and pitch The optional AI Preset Assistant turns a text idea into an editable synth preset. It creates preset settings, not audio samples. Apple Intelligence features require a compatible device with Apple Intelligence enabled. Use WaveStorm standalone for free on iPad and Mac. AUv3 requires a subscription and a compatible host. Terms of Use (EULA): https://wavestorm.app/terms

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Tapko Cleaner

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Tapko Cleaner is a fast, musical voice cleanup plugin built for creators, streamers, podcasters, and musicians. It works out of the box without listening to noise, and it also offers **Listen to Noise** when you want a quick room-noise match. The result is a smooth gate and optional suppression that keeps speech clear and natural. Tapko Cleaner is actively developed with regular updates, refinements, and new features based on user feedback. KEY FEATURES: - Listen to Noise: auto-estimate your noise floor and starting settings - Works immediately without a noise-listen step - Smooth gate controls: Sensitivity, Reduction, and Smoothness - Optional noise suppression with multiple intensity modes - Zero latency for live performance - Low CPU usage for efficient real-time processing - Live in-slider visual feedback for easier learning and faster tuning - Save and recall profiles for different environments - AUv3 plugin support for compatible iOS hosts GREAT FOR: - Live looping and other real-time performance workflows - Podcast and voiceover cleanup - Streaming and live speech - Vocal practice and demos - Cleaning noisy room recordings on the go ADVANCED WORKFLOW: 1. Tap **Listen to Noise** while the room is quiet. 2. Enable suppression if needed. 3. Adjust Sensitivity so voice opens naturally while background stays controlled. 4. Save a profile for your setup.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WaveStorm at Free against Tapko Cleaner's $2.99. Tapko Cleaner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

WaveStorm is free to download; Tapko Cleaner costs $2.99 up front. WaveStorm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Tapko Cleaner asks for nothing beyond the download.

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WaveStorm versus Tapko Cleaner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaveStormTapko Cleaner
PriceFree โ€” better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18
Further details โ€” not scored
Size25 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolodymyr MurzikDavid Lars Guva

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WaveStorm

Subscriptions2
  • WaveStorm Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • WaveStorm Year$96.991 Year
None

Tapko Cleaner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WaveStorm free?
WaveStorm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tapko Cleaner free?
Tapko Cleaner costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do WaveStorm or Tapko Cleaner have ads?
Neither WaveStorm nor Tapko Cleaner shows ads.

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