Comparison

ScopeNode vs Coil

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

Head to head
About

ScopeNode

Features
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ScopeNode is a multi-input oscilloscope, capable of visualizing multiple tracks layered on top of each other. The plugin features a suite of phase alignment tools built around an interactive visual workflow tailored specifically for the low end. These can help eliminate low-frequency clashes at the source so your tracks layer perfectly without heavy reliance on aggressive sidechain dips. The result is a much smoother, more fluid bass response. Beyond phase alignment, ScopeNode is perfect for visualizing how individual components line up, checking delays between signal points, or analyzing precise pre and post waveform differences across third-party plugins or subchains. FEATURES: - Free-Running & Beat-Synced Modes - 4-Layer Scope Matrix + Live Summing: Layer up to four audio tracks simultaneously with a real-time composite summing view for instant clash detection - Separate controls for visualization and sum inclusion to accommodate special use cases (optional) - Phase shifter with configurable center frequency and Q factor (one per track) - Sample grid delay, phase invert, gain control also available for each track - Multi-instance workflow: Drop plugin instances ("probes") anywhere in your signal paths to capture and compare tracks instantly TECHNICAL NOTES: - When enabled, it's recommended to verify that Plug-in Latency Compensation is not affecting synchronization in unexpected ways with the given set of active third-party plugins - Manual phase alignment is an advanced, hands-on process that requires time and active engineering effort, depending on the complexity of the tracks involved - Workflows could be greatly impacted by specific features of your DAW, e.g. ease of automation envelope editing, ways of laying out multiple viewports, etc. PLEASE NOTE: • An AUv3-compatible host is required to use this app (true interoperability can vary across different apps) • Please check our support page for a list of compatible host applications • Officially supported sampling rates: 44.1, 48, 96 kHz

About

Coil

This app simulates the physical behavior of spring reverb tanks, offering two distinct spring types and interactive "hit" features. Control mix, tone, and dwell for unique sonic textures, with an optional amp stage for added grit. It functions as a standalone app or AUv3 plugin.

Highlights
  • Physically simulated springs
  • Two distinct spring tank personalities (Long & Short)
  • Interactive 'hit' function for metallic chaos
  • Adjustable Mix, Tone, and Dwell controls
  • Integrated amp stage with presence and grit
  • AUv3 plugin and standalone app support
  • MIDI learn for all controls
Features
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Coil is a spring reverb built from the ground up around the thing that makes real spring tanks so good: they're physical. The springs stretch, resonate, build up energy, and get hit, and when you kick the tank, you hear it. There are no impulse responses inside Coil. The springs themselves are simulated while you play. Change the physics and you change the sound. TWO TANKS, TWO PERSONALITIES • LONG — big, slow, heavy springs. More depth, more wobble, more of that surf-era drip. • SHORT — tighter springs with a brighter, immediate response. Less wash, more snap. KRAANG! Hit the pedal and the springs respond with a burst of metallic chaos. Because they're physically simulated, what comes back depends on where the springs are in their motion when you land. Try it while the reverb is already ringing. It's ridiculous. It's also extremely useful. THREE KNOBS, NO MYSTERY • MIX — how much spring you want. • TONE — how fast the top end dies in the steel. Not an EQ: you're changing the behaviour of the spring itself. • DWELL — how long the springs keep moving. AND THE JEWEL Tap it and the whole thing goes through a measured amp stage — presence, grit and all. Nobody will tell you this is there. WORKS EVERYWHERE • AUv3 for GarageBand, Logic Pro, AUM and any Audio Unit host • Standalone app — plug in and play, no DAW needed • MIDI learn on every control • One purchase: Mac, iPad and iPhone No giant metal tank. No springs to break. No road case. A spring you don't have to haul around.

Screenshots

ScopeNode3 screens
Coil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Coil at $0.99 against ScopeNode's $4.99. Coil also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

ScopeNode costs $4.99 and Coil $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ScopeNode versus Coil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScopeNodeCoil
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperquantovoxJoshua Rideout

In-app purchases

None

ScopeNode

No in-app purchases

None

Coil

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScopeNode free?
ScopeNode costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coil free?
Coil costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScopeNode or Coil have ads?
Neither ScopeNode nor Coil shows ads.

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