Comparison

4i Conductor vs Airwave

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

Head to head
About

4i Conductor

Features
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Have you ever wanted to write a song but didn't know where to start? Or maybe you are a creator looking for the perfect, royalty-free soundtrack for your content? Welcome to Music Maker, the ultimate AI-powered music studio right in your pocket. Unlike other basic music generators that give you zero control, Music Maker puts you in the producer’s chair. You don’t just type a prompt and hope for the best. You craft the vibe, choose the instruments, organize the arrangement, and write the lyrics. From chill, dusty study beats to high-energy trap bangers, your next hit is only a few taps away. KEY FEATURES β€’ COMPLETE SONG STRUCTURE CONTROL Arrange your song exactly the way you hear it. Easily build out and drag-and-drop sections including Intros, Verses, Pre-Choruses, Choruses, Bridges, and Outros. β€’ PICK YOUR INSTRUMENTS Customize your sound design by toggling a massive library of instruments. Choose from Piano, Muted Trumpet, Guitar, 808 Bass, Synth, Violin, Choir, Brass Sections, Bagpipes, and more! β€’ VIBE-SETTING MOOD TAGS Give your tracks a distinct emotional edge. Select from pre-made styles or build your own with unique mood tags like Ethereal, Hypnotic, Aggressive, Melancholic, Gritty, or Retro. β€’ CUSTOM LYRICS & SECTION HINTS Write your own lyrics or paste them directly into specific song sections. Direct the AI's performance by adding performance hints to your sectionsβ€”like "Ramp up", "Sustained beat", "Melodic motif", or "Sparse". β€’ INSTRUMENTALS OR VOCALS Generate a gorgeous instrumental background track or toggle vocals on to let the AI sing your lyrics with stunning realism. β€’ YOUR PERSONAL MUSIC LIBRARY Save your creations in a beautiful, organized library complete with automatically generated, high-quality cover art. Play, review, and show off your tracks anytime. HOW IT WORKS Set the Vibe: Choose a quick style (like Lo-fi study or Trap banger) or type in your own custom prompt. Select Instruments & Moods: Pick the instruments you want to dominate the track and choose your structural moods. Draft the Arrangement: Add your lyrics to individual sections (Verse, Chorus, etc.) and give the AI hints on how to perform them. Generate: Press "Generate" and watch your vision turn into a fully produced masterwork in seconds. FLEXIBLE, NO-SUBSCRIPTION CREDITS No monthly lock-ins. Generate exactly what you need, when you need it: β€’ 5 free songs when you download the app β€’ 2 free songs every month β€’ 35 songs for just $4.99 β€’ Credits never expire. Use them at your own pace! Whether you're a content creator, an aspiring lyricist, or just someone who loves playing with sound, Music Maker is your new favorite creative outlet.

About

Airwave

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Hovertone turns your screen into a theremin. Slide your finger across the full-screen pad β€” left and right changes pitch, up and down shapes the volume β€” and play continuous, gliding tones the way no keyboard can. AN INSTRUMENT, NOT A TOY β€’ Continuous pitch across four octaves with true glide β€’ Shaped volume curve down to true silence β€’ Rock-solid single-touch tracking that ignores stray touches β€’ Recovers gracefully from calls, route changes, and interruptions SHAPE YOUR SOUND β€’ Waveforms: sine, square, triangle, sawtooth β€’ Effects: reverb and delay β€’ Scale snapping: major, minor, or pentatonic when you want to stay in key β€” off when you want it raw ACCESSIBLE BY DESIGN VoiceOver users get assistive pitch and volume sliders, and Reduce Motion is respected throughout. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no recordings, no tracking. Hovertone is an instrument β€” it makes sound and keeps nothing. FREE TO PLAY The pad, sine waveform, and reverb are free forever β€” a genuinely playable instrument. LIFETIME ACCESS One optional purchase unlocks all waveforms, delay, and scale snapping. One payment β€” no subscription, ever. Best experienced with headphones or a decent speaker.

Screenshots

4i Conductor4 screens
Airwave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 4i Conductor at 15.1 against Airwave's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. 4i Conductor sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Airwave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
4i Conductor versus Airwave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4i ConductorAirwave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size38 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiels BrinchRemi Herbiet

In-app purchases

3 purchases

4i Conductor

One-time3
  • 35 songs$4.99
  • 120 songs$14.99
  • 260 songs$29.99
1 purchases

Airwave

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$9.99

Questions

Is 4i Conductor free?
4i Conductor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Airwave free?
Airwave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 4i Conductor or Airwave have ads?
Neither 4i Conductor nor Airwave shows ads.

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