Comparison

Phawuo vs NoInputMixer

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

Head to head
About

Phawuo

Create unique bass sounds and effects with this virtual analog synthesizer. It offers "dirty" oscillators, a versatile filter, and a range of modulation and effects options for experimental sound design.

Highlights
  • Monophonic virtual-analog synth
  • "Dirty" oscillators with two modes
  • Distortion and feedback ring modulation
  • 24 dB/octave state-variable filter
  • Dual ADSR envelopes
  • LFO modulation
  • Delay, frequency shifter, and reverb effects
  • Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support
Features
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Phawuo is an experimental monophonic virtual-analog synth with "dirty" oscillators. Good for bass sound and effects. New in version 3: - OSC support - AUv3 - Available for macOS (as a separate version); presets can be shared across devices It features: - Two special oscillators. Each one has two modes playing more rough (though antialiased waveforms with inharmonicity in higher pitches) or "cheezy" sound. Plays sawtooth / square waveform and is capable of pulse width modulation. - distortion and feedback ring modulation for each oscillator - 24 dB/octave state-variable filter (LP-BP-HP) - two ADSR envelopes for amplitude and filter - LFO to modulate the frequency and pulse width of oscillators' waveforms - Effects section: two channels of delay + frequency shifter with feedback with some flexible routing. Also includes basic reverb - Precise parameter editing: tap and hold finger on the slider. - Audiobus support. Now you can stream live audio directly to other Audiobus-compatible apps! See http://audiob.us for more information. - Inter-App Audio support - Background audio support: enabled when connected to Audiobus and user switchable otherwise. - CoreMIDI support - virtual midi input

About

NoInputMixer

Explore experimental sound design by creating feedback loops with a virtual analog mixer and effects rack. Generate unique electronic textures, from unsettling soundscapes to glitchy elements, with extensive configuration options and presets.

Highlights
  • Virtual analog mixer modeling
  • Feedback loop creation
  • Extensive effects rack
  • Algorithmic noise generators
  • Adjustable signal path
  • Hi-res/lo-fi processing options
  • MIDI support
Features
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No-Input Mixing is an experimental technique for creating a wide range of amazing, otherworldly electronic sounds by feeding the mixer output back to the input, thereby making a feedback loop. This application models an analog mixing console and effects rack in detail, providing the ability to make a huge number of feedback configurations with additional effects. By using this technique in the creative process, the sound designer can explore many different and special ways to create sound. Unsettling soundscapes perfect for sci-fi, dystopian and horror projects, like strange noises, disrupted signals, broken communication, buzzing drones, faulty machinery, futuristic tech sounds, and glitchy elements are some results of the No-Input Mixing technique. The downside of this technique, which can scare off beginners, is extreme unpredictability and instability, when the movement of any knob on the mixer can dramatically change the sound in the most unexpected way. But at the same time, this discover an endless space of experimentation and inspiration when creating new and unique sounds or live performance. In addition, a large set of ready-to-use drone and noise presets with a parameter randomizer provide a great point for quickly getting started with this application. NoInputMixer consists of a seven-channel mixer and an effects rack with eight slots. Each effect slot can be configured as an insert effect for a mixer channel or used with two send/return buses. Effects has an option for hi-res or lo-fi sound processing. Each mixer channel has its own algorithmic generator of different types of noise, which can be added to the feedback signal or used separately. The input selector switches between multiple points in the signal path to make different types of feedback loops or can be switched to an external input for any channel to use it as an effect processor. Also this application provides several additional options not found in usual mixers, such as preamp tube type and mode selection, op-amp type selection, adjustment of overload protection circuit, and other features that greatly expand the possibilities for experimenting with sound. The user interface can be presented in the form of a classic mixer, or in the form of complete control of a single channel. NoInputMixer is a universal application for iOS and macOS. It can work on iPhone and iPad as well as Mac / MacBook with M1 chip (and later). NoInputMixer works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus. On MacOS, NoInputMixer can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. All application features are available on iOS and macOS, including MIDI support (with a MIDI learn option) and audio unit parameters. NoInputMixer has a built-in detailed description of all parameters also available as PDF file on the application website. Quick start and demos: https://youtu.be/K7yh0-34Llw https://youtu.be/74LyfDM2dQM https://youtu.be/AeF3oBoXp80 https://youtu.be/95AM6OGoTdo You can find more information on NoInputMixer and other experimental audio processing apps at: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com

Screenshots

Phawuo2 screens
NoInputMixer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Phawuo at $2.99 against NoInputMixer's $15.99. Phawuo also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.4). NoInputMixer's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (95% vs 80%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Phawuo costs $2.99 and NoInputMixer $15.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoInputMixer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Phawuo's written reviews are positive against 95% of NoInputMixer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phawuo ships an update every 3 weeks, NoInputMixer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Phawuo versus NoInputMixer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhawuoNoInputMixer
Price$2.99 — better$15.99
Rating4.5 (13 ratings)4.8 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews95.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1328 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexey NadzharovIgor Vasiliev

Customer experience

Phawuo

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

NoInputMixer

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%

In-app purchases

None

Phawuo

No in-app purchases

None

NoInputMixer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phawuo free?
Phawuo costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoInputMixer free?
NoInputMixer costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phawuo or NoInputMixer?
NoInputMixer is rated higher. Phawuo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while NoInputMixer averages 4.8 from 28 ratings.
Do Phawuo or NoInputMixer have ads?
Neither Phawuo nor NoInputMixer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phawuo or NoInputMixer?
Phawuo ships an update every 3 weeks, and NoInputMixer every 5 months. Most recently, Phawuo was updated on September 28, 2026 and NoInputMixer on October 12, 2026.

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