Comparison

M2DX vs Callback Freeverb

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

Head to head
About

M2DX

Create music with a powerful 6-operator FM synthesizer. Explore hand-crafted presets or import classic DX7 banks. Use the on-screen keyboard or connect MIDI controllers for a versatile music-making experience.

Highlights
  • 6-operator, 32-algorithm FM synthesis
  • On-screen keyboard with velocity control
  • DX7-format .syx bank import
  • 6-stage FX chain
  • AUv3 plug-in support
  • Native MIDI 2.0 support
Features
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M2DX is a 6-operator, 32-algorithm FM synthesizer for iPhone, built from the ground up in pure Swift 6. Open it and play immediately — tap the built-in on-screen keyboard and start making sound with M2DX's own hand-crafted presets. No external hardware or MIDI controller is required. The FM engine is a bit-exact port of the open-source Dexed / msfa DSP, verified sample-for-sample against the reference. It is also compatible with the classic DX7 patch format: bring your own DX7-format .syx banks and play them alongside M2DX's originals. KEY FEATURES - Built-in on-screen keyboard with velocity and octave control — play standalone, no hardware needed - 6-operator, 32-algorithm DX7-style FM synthesis - M2DX's own original FM presets, plus DX7-format .syx bank import (bring your own) - A 6-stage FX chain: EQ, Drive, Chorus, Reverb, Stereo, Maximizer - Low-latency audio with AVAudioSourceNode direct rendering - AUv3 plug-in — use M2DX as an Audio Unit (AUv3) in compatible hosts OPTIONAL MIDI (not required to use the app) - Connect any MIDI controller over Bluetooth or USB if you have one - Native MIDI 2.0 — UMP with 16-bit velocity and 32-bit controllers - MIDI-CI Property Exchange — patch names appear on compatible controllers (for example, KORG KeyStage) - MIDI Learn for hands-on control MIDI 2.0 done natively, classic FM done faithfully. The FM engine is built on Dexed / msfa (Apache License 2.0). M2DX is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Yamaha Corporation. DX7 and Yamaha are trademarks of Yamaha Corporation. iOS 18 or later.

About

Callback Freeverb

This app offers a classic algorithmic reverb effect based on the Freeverb algorithm. It adds depth, space, and atmosphere to audio sources, creating lush, spacious ambience. Designed for mono use, it provides a smooth, musical reverb tail suitable for vocals and synthesizers.

Highlights
  • Classic Freeverb algorithm
  • Schroeder/Moorer reverb topology
  • Comb and allpass filters
  • Mono operation
  • Adds depth and space to audio
  • Smooth, musical reverb tail
Features
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A classic algorithmic reverb effect based on the Freeverb algorithm by Jezar at Dreampoint. A Freeverb-style Schroeder/Moorer reverb based on the classic 8-comb + 4-allpass topology, with simplified controls and no stereo spread. This reverb creates lush, spacious ambience through a network of comb and allpass filters. Freeverb is widely used in electronic music production, ambient music, and sound design to add depth, space, and atmosphere to audio sources. The algorithm provides a smooth, musical reverb tail that works well on everything from vocals to synthesizers. This reverb only functions in mono and provides no stereo imaging, and the user can expect the same behavior as a classic Freeverb implementation otherwise.

Screenshots

M2DX4 screens
Callback Freeverb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Callback Freeverb at 5.0 against M2DX's 4.0. Callback Freeverb also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). M2DX's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. M2DX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Callback Freeverb asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Callback Freeverb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
M2DX versus Callback Freeverb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterM2DXCallback Freeverb
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHakaru HiroseCallback Audio, LLC

Customer experience

M2DX

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

Callback Freeverb

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

M2DX

One-time1
  • M2DX Pro Unlock$9.99
None

Callback Freeverb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M2DX free?
M2DX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Callback Freeverb free?
Callback Freeverb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, M2DX or Callback Freeverb?
Callback Freeverb is rated higher. M2DX averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Callback Freeverb averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do M2DX or Callback Freeverb have ads?
Neither M2DX nor Callback Freeverb shows ads.

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