Comparison

Refraktions vs WoodTroller

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

Head to head
About

Refraktions

This app is an 8-track generative MIDI sequencer that uses AI to create personalized loops based on user input over time. It offers a unique approach to music creation, adapting to individual preferences.

Highlights
  • 8-track generative MIDI sequencing
  • Artificial intelligence processing
  • Time-based input adaptation
  • Personalized loop creation
  • User-tailored output
Features
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Refraktions is an 8-track generative MIDI sequencer with artificial intelligence that processes input over time to create loops tailored to each individual user.

About

WoodTroller

This app functions as a multi-touch bar MIDI controller for MPE and MIDI V2. It offers customizable rotary controls and buttons to manage various parameters and send MIDI commands, with iCloud syncing for presets.

Highlights
  • MPE touch bar with individual pitch shift, pressure, and CC74 control
  • 8 customizable rotary controls for sending multiple CC messages
  • 8 programmable buttons for sending various MIDI commands
  • User-definable rotary and button names, colors, and ranges
  • Preset storage and automatic syncing via iCloud
  • Stand-alone app and AUv3 plugin support
Features
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WoodTroller is NOT an app to annoy people. It’s an MPE and midi V2 multi touch bar keyboard and midi controller : The MPE touch bar supports multiple notes with individual pitch shift (horizontal movement), pressure and cc74 (vertical movement). WoodTroller has 8 general purpose rotary controls : - Each can send 6 different CC messages to different channels. - Each of the 6 command values can be mapped differently to the full rotary range. - So 1 rotary can control several parameters on the same or on different instruments. - Rotary names, colour, unit, range can all be user set. WoodTroller also has 8 general purpose on-off or push buttons : - Each button can send up to 8 different midi commands (CC, PC, NoteOn, …) to different channels. - This allows to quickly switch multiple midi instruments or devices to another program or to other settings. - Each midi command’s data value can be auto incremented/decremented. - All button names, colour, type can be user set. All settings can be stored in presets in iCloud which yield automatic preset syncing between several WoodTrollers on different devices. WoodTroller is available as stand-alone app and as AUv3 plugin.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WoodTroller at 4.8 against Refraktions's 4.5. WoodTroller also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). Refraktions's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (28 vs 6). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Refraktions costs $5.99 and WoodTroller $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WoodTroller holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Refraktions's written reviews are positive against 100% of WoodTroller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refraktions ships an update every 2 months, WoodTroller fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Refraktions versus WoodTroller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefraktionsWoodTroller
Price$5.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.5 (28 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.312.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJason SnellWoodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio

Customer experience

Refraktions

All ratings28 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.0%

WoodTroller

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Refraktions

No in-app purchases

None

WoodTroller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Refraktions free?
Refraktions costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WoodTroller free?
WoodTroller costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Refraktions or WoodTroller?
WoodTroller is rated higher. Refraktions averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while WoodTroller averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Refraktions or WoodTroller have ads?
Neither Refraktions nor WoodTroller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Refraktions or WoodTroller?
Refraktions ships an update every 2 months, and WoodTroller fortnightly. Most recently, Refraktions was updated on September 24, 2026 and WoodTroller on October 6, 2026.

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