Refraktions vs WoodTroller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 8-track generative MIDI sequencing
- Artificial intelligence processing
- Time-based input adaptation
- Personalized loop creation
- User-tailored output
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Refraktions costs $5.99 and WoodTroller $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Refraktions ships an update every 2 months, WoodTroller fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Refraktions | WoodTroller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (28 ratings) | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.3 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jason Snell | Woodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio |
Customer experience
Refraktions
WoodTroller
In-app purchases
Refraktions
No in-app purchases
WoodTroller
No in-app purchases
Questions
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