Comparison

microTERA vs EG WaveSHAPER

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

Head to head
About

microTERA

Explore unique sonic textures with this waveshaping synthesizer. Generate novel sound patches randomly or program them with detailed controls. Includes a variety of built-in effects and advanced sequencing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Waveshaper with user programmable shape
  • Random sound patch generation
  • Sequencer with programmable steps
  • Built-in effects (Chorus, Phaser, Reverb, etc.)
  • Over 150 factory sounds
  • Audiobus and Ableton Link compatible
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Waveshaping Synthesis is a type of distortion synthesis that can create dynamic spectra in a controlled way. In waveshaping, it is possible to change the spectrum with the amplitude of the sound. A simple example of this method is the clipping caused by overdriving an audio amplifier. These simple method creates an astonishing variety of sounds which are very unique and can't be reproduced by any other contemporary synth! microTERA gives you also a method of getting randomly generated sound patches in a way you never experienced before: roll the dice! Every single try gives you a new unique sound patch, really every try, promised… Waveshaping Synthesis • Wavehaper with user programmable shape • Spectral shape specification • Three sine oscillators • Feedback input for noise components • 4 Low frequency oscillators • 4 Envelopes with tempo sync • 64 time/level segments per envelope • Monophonic or polyphonic with 16 voices. • Over 150 factory sounds • Uses programmable sequences with up to 32 steps.  • Can trigger single notes and chords. • Unique randomizer generates Arpeggios with 100% usability. • 32 Arpeggios included, unlimited useer arpeggios possible. • For each step you can program tie, accent, transposition and note order Effects • Chorus • Phaser • Distortion (Tape/Tube/...) • Echo/Delay • Reverb Global • Audiobus compatible (Input slot) with state saving • Support for Ableton Link. • Inter App Audio compatible. • CoreMIDI / Virtual MIDI • Audio recorder with Metronome. • Upload to SoundCloud and File Export. • Audio pasteboard.

About

EG WaveSHAPER

Create unique sounds by drawing waveforms or shaping built-in ones. Blend them with analog and sub oscillators, and automate parameters with drawable LFOs and envelopes. Explore a hybrid waveshaping and wavetable engine for complex sonic textures.

Highlights
  • Hybrid Wavetable/Waveshaping engine
  • Draw custom wavetables
  • Assignable LFOs and Envelopes
  • Built-in Reverb, Delay, and EG Crush FX
  • Core MIDI support
  • AUv3 plugin compatibility
Features
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EG WaveSHAPER is the first synthesizer that lets you create your sound with a finger. Draw the waveform on the screen or shape a builtin one, mix it with a classic analog oscillator and a sub oscillator and automate all the knobs with 2 drawable LFOs and 2 ENVs HYBRID WAVESHAPING ENGINE 'Waveshaping is a synthesis-and-transformation technique that turns simple sounds into complex sounds' 2 wavetables can be designed and morphed to create unique and dynamic sounds under your finger, choosing the morph attack and release; complex spectra can be created waveshaping the oscillator and introducing non linear distortion, rich harmonics and a tube-vacuum behaviour. The hybrid Waveshaping/Wavetable engine lets you combine a wavetable oscillator with a classic oscillator and a sub oscillator, to add additional sound layers and depth. LFOs & ENVs 2 Lfo and 2 Envelopes with indipendent time can be assigned to virtually any of the synth parameters. They can also be graphically designed with the touch of your finger or you can choose among the builtin envelopes. OTHER FEATURES - Hybrid Wavetable/Waveshaping engine - Draw your wavetable oscillator with your finger - 100+ presets (Pad, Lead, Bass and Fx) - 30+ builtin waveforms to use and modify - 2 LFOs and 2 ENVs assignable to any parameter - FX: Reverb, Delay and EG Crush - Detune osc to create huge unison sounds - FM and Noise with configurble FM Ratio and Noise eq - VCF and Reso filters - Complete presets management with export and share - Core MIDI: MIDI in, MIDI CC, MIDI channel pressure control - AU3 with full knobs parameters automation - Universal for iPad & iPhone

Screenshots

EG WaveSHAPER3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: microTERA at $1.99 against EG WaveSHAPER's $8.99. EG WaveSHAPER's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

microTERA costs $1.99 and EG WaveSHAPER $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for microTERA against 4.8 for EG WaveSHAPER. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 23 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of microTERA's written reviews are positive against 85% of EG WaveSHAPER's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

microTERA ships an update every 4 months, EG WaveSHAPER fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
microTERA versus EG WaveSHAPER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermicroTERAEG WaveSHAPER
Price$1.99 — better$8.99
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better4.8 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings823 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.09.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarry GohsElliott Garage

Customer experience

microTERA

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative4.8%

EG WaveSHAPER

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral15.4%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

microTERA

No in-app purchases

None

EG WaveSHAPER

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is microTERA free?
microTERA costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EG WaveSHAPER free?
EG WaveSHAPER costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, microTERA or EG WaveSHAPER?
microTERA is rated higher. microTERA averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while EG WaveSHAPER averages 4.8 from 23 ratings.
Do microTERA or EG WaveSHAPER have ads?
Neither microTERA nor EG WaveSHAPER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, microTERA or EG WaveSHAPER?
microTERA ships an update every 4 months, and EG WaveSHAPER fortnightly. Most recently, microTERA was updated on September 17, 2026 and EG WaveSHAPER on September 21, 2026.

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