iProphet Synthesizer vs KORG iWAVESTATION
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iProphet Synthesizer
This app emulates the classic Sequential Circuits Prophet VS synthesizer, offering its unique digital sound. Sculpt sounds with four digital oscillators, a multimode filter, and extensive modulation options. It includes over 500 presets and integrates with other music production tools.
- Vector screen with joysticks
- Modulation Matrix
- 3 DSP effects
- 96 waveforms
- 4 filter types
- Vector envelope
- Unison/detune
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When a punchy, fat sound is demanded, look no further. iProphet recreates the unique sound of the classic Sequential Circuits Prophet VS synthesizer. Need help? Have an issue or question? Please email us at support@retronyms.com. The Prophet VS's rareness and classic digital sound make it a mainstay for those who can find them. The sound is purely classic crisp digital sound that easily stands on its own, but at the same time is the perfect compliment to the sound of analog synthesizers. iProphet brings the crystaline vintage sound of four digital oscillators and allows sculpting them using a creamy and warm multimode filter. iProphet comes with over 500 presets created by some of todays best sound designers. Use it in Tabletop to compose your music. You can morph the sound of the 4 oscillators using the joystick or the vector mode and the vector envelope. You can also swap presets between iProphet and Arturia's Prophet V synthesizer which allows you to work on the iPad and finish in the DAW of your choice. iProphet is a Tabletop Ready app. The connect menu allows you to connect iProphet to the Retronyms Tabletop app, giving you an integration with a complete studio environment. Tabletop also features add-ons for more effects and instruments from other 3rd party companies. iProphet supports Core MIDI, interapp-audio as well as Audiobus technologies for perfect integration. The use of the brands 'Prophet' and 'Sequencial Circuits' is done with permission of Dave Smith Instruments. Features Include: - Vector screen with joysticks to mix oscillators and envelopes - Super flexible Modulation Matrix - 3 DSP effects (overdrive, delay, and chorus) - 96 different wave forms to control pitch - 4 filter types - Vector envelope featuring loop points - Unison/detune for beefy sounds - Full user MIDI mapping of panel controls - Tabletop Ready app - Soundcloud seeder (via Tabletop) - Render to .wav file (via Tabletop) - AudioCopy to paste your audio into another iPad application (via Tabletop)
KORG iWAVESTATION
This app recreates a legendary 1990s synthesizer, offering time-varying timbre creation and advanced vector synthesis. Experience its unique sound-shaping potential with a renewed graphic interface and touch-based operation for iOS devices.
- Faithful reproduction of original WAVESTATION sound
- Graphical wave sequence view with touch control
- 1,500 sounds, 700+ waveforms, 55 effects
- Powerful random sequence engine
- AUv3 support for Logic Pro and GarageBand
- Integration with KORG Gadget DAW
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Creating sounds with time-varying timbre, on your mobile device. KORG iWAVESTATION - A wave sequence synthesizer for iOS. The WAVESTATION synthesizer went on sale in 1990. This instrument featured an advanced vector synthesis system which created new sounds by combining and connecting multiple waveforms; it provided a mix/morphing function that let you use a joystick to change the balance of four oscillators, and a distinctive wave sequence function that allowed you to place waveforms in a desired sequence to create sequence patterns. To this day, it continues to be considered a legendary and still-unique instrument. Now in 2016, the WAVESTATION has been reborn as "KORG iWAVESTATION," an app for iPad/iPhone. In addition to completely reproducing the programs, it also features a renewed design that lets everyone experience the stupendous sound-shaping potential of the WAVESTATION. It features touch-based operation that's distinctive of iOS, in conjunction with a new graphic interface that allows you to visualize and edit the time-varying timbral changes that are distinctive of the WAVESTATION. [ Features ] - A faithful reproduction of the original WAVESTATION sound: In addition to providing the sounds from all PCM memories of the WAVESTATION, the new iWAVESTATION also reproduces in software every detail of the parameters, based on an analysis of the original hardware circuit diagram. - A new wave sequence view that can be graphically controlled: The iWAVESTATION, we advance another step with a graphical user interface that takes advantage of the touch operations that are a characteristic of iOS. Even more than ever, we've updated the screen design with an emphasis on creating sequences. - 1,500 sounds, more than 700 waveforms, 55 effects, and a powerful random sequence engine: This new instrument includes a stupendous number of presets and waveforms, covering all models of the series. iWAVESTATION also provides a new random sequence function which will give you different perspectives to inspire new sounds. - Use with KORG Gadget and AUv3 for song production: iWAVESTATION can be used in conjunction with the "KORG Gadget" music production DAW app that has won numerous awards around the world. If both apps are installed, it can be used as the "Milpitas" gadget inside the KORG Gadget app. And also supports AUv3, so it can also be used as a sound module for Logic Pro and GarageBand. With a convenient and richly varied set of sounds, iWAVESTATION can be the foundation for either of these music production environments. More info at korg.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iProphet Synthesizer at $9.99 against KORG iWAVESTATION's $29.99. iProphet Synthesizer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). KORG iWAVESTATION's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (69% vs 34%). On update cadence 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
iProphet Synthesizer costs $9.99 and KORG iWAVESTATION $29.99 up front. KORG iWAVESTATION sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iProphet Synthesizer asks for nothing beyond the download.
KORG iWAVESTATION holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 134 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of iProphet Synthesizer's written reviews are positive against 69% of KORG iWAVESTATION's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iProphet Synthesizer | KORG iWAVESTATION |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 — better | $29.99 |
| Rating | 3.5 (31 ratings) | 4.2 (134 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | 69.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 31 | 134 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arturia | KORG INC. |
Customer experience
iProphet Synthesizer
KORG iWAVESTATION
User reviews
iProphet Synthesizer
From 31 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎵 Authentic Prophet VS sound quality and character
- 🎹 Deep modulation matrix with vector synthesis capabilities
- 🎚️ Extensive preset library with diverse sounds
- 🎨 Intuitive visual interface and design
- 💰 Affordable price point for feature set
Room to improve
- 🐛 Persistent audio distortion and crackling issues
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezes
- 🔌 Poor inter-app audio (IAA) and Audiobus integration
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain in background
- ⚠️ Abandoned by developer with no updates
KORG iWAVESTATION
From 134 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎹 Classic synth sounds
- 👍 Improved interface over hardware
- 🎨 Excellent sound design capabilities
- 🎉 Randomize feature for inspiration
- 🔌 Gadget integration
Room to improve
- 🔍 Lack of preset search/organization
- 🔊 Weak filter capabilities
- 🔌 No MIDI channel selection
- 🔌 Limited MIDI control options
Bugs and requests
iProphet Synthesizer
Reported bugs
15 issues- Audio distortion and crackling in all presets
- App crashes on iOS 14+ versions
- Inter-app audio (IAA) connection requires multiple restarts
- Preset changes cause app freezes and audio cutouts
- Stuck and hanging notes when sliding on keyboard
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- Modulation settings incorrectly apply across different presets
- Low-frequency humming loop persists during playback
- AirPods Max audio quality degradation
- Audiobus integration causes lockout and screeching
- iPad goes to sleep during drone playback
- Save preset function not working
- Waveform display shows white blocks in Tabletop
- Sustain pedal not responding to MIDI messages
- Preset polyphony status changes unexpectedly
- App becomes unresponsive in DAW environments
Requested features
14 requests- AUv3 plugin support for Logic Pro and other DAWs
- Ability to save custom patches and presets
- Velocity and aftertouch MIDI support
- MIDI control for joystick parameter
- User-defined waveform creation
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- Full 8-note polyphony support
- Background audio playback capability
- MIDI output functionality
- Master transpose feature
- Key and velocity zones
- Sequencer built into app
- Sample rate adjustment options
- Persistent MIDI channel settings
- Last preset memory on app launch
KORG iWAVESTATION
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes when saving user presets
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add AUv3 support
- Improve preset management and browsing
- Enhance MIDI functionality (channel selection, more CCs)
- Expand filter options (high-pass, band-pass)
In-app purchases
iProphet Synthesizer
No in-app purchases
KORG iWAVESTATION
- Expansion Card Pack$4.99
Questions
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