Comparison

MOTU AVB Discovery vs NoiseSpace

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

Head to head
About

MOTU AVB Discovery

This application locates MOTU AVB devices on your WiFi network. It provides one-touch access to control all device settings directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Locates MOTU AVB devices on WiFi
  • One-touch access to device settings
  • Works in portrait and landscape
  • Large, one-handed controls
Features
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The MOTU AVB Discovery from MOTU, Inc. finds all MOTU AVB Devices on your WiFi network, whether they are connected via ethernet or a computer with Thunderbolt or USB. Tap a MOTU AVB device in the list to open the MOTU AVB Control Panel, giving you access to all the device's settings. MOTU AVB Discovery works in both portrait and landscape orientations. Designed with comfortably large controls, MOTU AVB Discovery can easily be used with only one hand by pressing the desired menu choice and buttons with your thumb. Feature highlights: - Quickly view all MOTU AVB devices on your WiFi network - One-touch access to your MOTU AVB Device's settings

About

NoiseSpace

This app generates experimental sound textures and backgrounds using simplex noise and granular synthesis. It offers a wide array of sonic possibilities with simple controls, ideal for ambient, sci-fi, or horror soundscapes. Users can easily create complex patterns and layered audio for music production and sound design.

Highlights
  • Simplex noise and granular synthesis sound generation
  • Versatile sound options with few parameters
  • Advanced classic and complex filters
  • Low-frequency modulators for parameter control
  • Dual output system for main and background sound
  • Layered sound design
  • Internal sequencer for pattern creation
Features
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NoiseSpace is an experimental sound generator based on simplex noise, which is then used in a granular synthesis algorithm. This design allows for the creation of a vast array of diverse waveforms rich in harmonics with a rich low-frequency spectrum. The generator is controlled by just a few simple parameters. Despite its somewhat chaotic and atonal nature, it is great for creating rich noise, gritty textures, complex patterns and deep, dark, mesmerizing and tense backgrounds. It is especially suitable for creating ambient compositions, as well as sci-fi, industrial, post-apocalyptic and horror atmospheres. This app also serves as a powerful tool for noise art and sound design, offering users the ability to craft intricate and captivating sonic structures. With its focus on deep, hypnotic, and tension-filled soundscapes, NoiseSpace is an essential tool for musicians, sound designers, and artists exploring experimental and textural audio creation. Starting with NoiseSpace is remarkably easy. The application features a dedicated "Create" button that generates unique and interesting presets ready for immediate use, requiring only minimal adjustment to suit the user's needs or ideas. Additionally, it includes options for generating sequences and patterns, and for simple tone and modulation creation for each generator, making the application user-friendly and ready for immediate exploration right from the start. Key Features: Five Sound Generators: Utilizes simplex noise and granular synthesis to create diverse sound textures. Versatile Sound Options: Offers a vast range of sound variations with just a few parameters. Advanced Filters: Includes both classic and complex filters for each generator. Low-Frequency Modulators: Each generator is equipped with three LFOs that can control most parameters. Dual Output System: Each generator has a main output and a special output for background sound. Layered Sound Design: Generator outputs are combined to create two layers - main sound and background. Pattern and Texture Creation: Features an internal sequencer / binary counter for managing generators. NoiseSpace 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). NoiseSpace works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus and Ableton Link. On MacOS, NoiseSpace can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. NoiseSpace has a built-in detailed description of all parameters also available as PDF file on the application site. Quick start demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zigj5yI9ms4 You can find more information on NoiseSpace and other creative audio apps at: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com

Screenshots

MOTU AVB Discovery3 screens
NoiseSpace3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoiseSpace at 100% against MOTU AVB Discovery's 5%. NoiseSpace also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 20 months). MOTU AVB Discovery's advantage is price (Free vs $15.99) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

MOTU AVB Discovery is free to download; NoiseSpace costs $15.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoiseSpace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of MOTU AVB Discovery's written reviews are positive against 100% of NoiseSpace's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MOTU AVB Discovery ships an update every 20 months, NoiseSpace fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
MOTU AVB Discovery versus NoiseSpace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMOTU AVB DiscoveryNoiseSpace
PriceFree — better$15.99
Rating2.3 (26 ratings)5.0 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOTU Inc.Igor Vasiliev

Customer experience

MOTU AVB Discovery

All ratings25 ratings
Positive28.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral10.5%
Negative84.2%

NoiseSpace

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MOTU AVB Discovery

No in-app purchases

None

NoiseSpace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MOTU AVB Discovery free?
MOTU AVB Discovery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoiseSpace free?
NoiseSpace costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MOTU AVB Discovery or NoiseSpace?
NoiseSpace is rated higher. MOTU AVB Discovery averages 2.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while NoiseSpace averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.
Do MOTU AVB Discovery or NoiseSpace have ads?
Neither MOTU AVB Discovery nor NoiseSpace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MOTU AVB Discovery or NoiseSpace?
MOTU AVB Discovery ships an update every 20 months, and NoiseSpace fortnightly. Most recently, MOTU AVB Discovery was updated on October 24, 2026 and NoiseSpace on October 28, 2026.

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