AudioPocket for volca sample vs Polywave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AudioPocket for volca sample
Easily transfer audio samples from your iPhone to a KORG volca sample device. Record, trim, and normalize your own sounds, or import them via iTunes File Sharing or a factory preset library. Supports various common audio file formats.
- Record and edit samples
- Import samples via iTunes File Sharing
- Access KORG factory presets
- Supports multiple audio formats
- Connect iPhone to volca sample
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Send sample data directly from your iPhone to your volca sample! AudioPocket enables you to program your volca sample memory with audio samples from the following: • The app. Record on-the-spot with the app, where you can preview, trim and normalize your impromptu sample recording. • Your computer. Using iTunes File Sharing, just drag and drop into “AudioPocket documents” • Factory presets. Choose from a library sound-designed by KORG. Compatible audio files: “aif”, “aiff”, “wav”, “mp3”, “caf”, “aac”, “m4a” What is volca sample? The volca sample is a sample sequencer that lets you edit and sequence up to 100 sampled sounds in real-time for commanding live performances. It’s powerful on its own or as an addition to any existing volca setup. The volca sample lets you recapture the excitement of the first generation of samplers where any sound - vocals, spoken words, ambient sound, or glitches – can be used for your creations! See more at: http://www.korg.com/volca_sample/ Notes: ● To use AudioPocket with the volca sample, the operating system for the volca sample must be "System Version 1.20 or later. ● You will need a stereo mini jack cable to connect your iPhone to your volca sample. Follow us on: ● Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/korg.iapps ● Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/korg_iapps
Polywave
Create unique, evolving sonic experiences with a novel wavetable sequencer inspired by vintage synths. Draw your own waveforms, explore a vast library, and connect to external keyboards or DAWs. Record your creations directly within the app.
- Wavetable sequencer
- Custom waveform drawing
- Expansive waveform library
- 100+ factory presets
- MIDI and Audio Unit support
- Live recording module
- 8-voice polyphony
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From Fingerlab (multiple-time winner of Music App of the Week, 2012 Apple Design Award) and Jordan Rudess (keyboardist of Dream Theater), comes Polywave — a revolutionary wavetable sequencer synthesizer for iPhone, iPad & Mac. Inspired by the legendary Korg Wavestation, Polywave lets you draw your own waveforms with your finger and create unique, ever-evolving sounds that are truly yours. Draw your own waveforms directly on screen 100+ factory presets: leads, pads, loops & FX Connect any MIDI keyboard or load as AUv3 in your DAW Live recording built-in Free version includes 12 factory presets and a selection of core features. Get the Full Version IAP to unlock everything. Features: • 8-voice polyphony & 6 octaves • Wavetable & waveform sequencer • VCO & FM Oscillators • FM Modulation & Detune • ADSR Envelope editor • Moog Ladder filter with ADSR • 2 LFOs with custom modulation waveform • LFO Sync & Loop mode • Waveform drawing editor & library (100 waveforms) • Preset Randomizer & export/import • 5 FX: Tube Amp, Vibrato, Chorus, Delay & Reverb • Live recording & export • Full MIDI & MIDI Mapping support • AudioBus & Inter-App Audio (iOS) • Full AudioUnit AUv3 support • iCloud Family Sharing Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: contact@fingerlab.net Stay tuned! The Fingerlab Team
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Polywave at 80% against AudioPocket for volca sample's 22%. Polywave also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 27 months). AudioPocket for volca sample's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Polywave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AudioPocket for volca sample asks for nothing beyond the download.
Polywave holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of AudioPocket for volca sample's written reviews are positive against 80% of Polywave's.
AudioPocket for volca sample ships an update every 27 months, Polywave every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | AudioPocket for volca sample | Polywave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (59 ratings) | 4.7 (34 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 59 — better | 34 |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KORG INC. | Fingerlab |
Customer experience
AudioPocket for volca sample
Polywave
Bugs and requests
AudioPocket for volca sample
Reported bugs
46 issues- Crashes on startup (iOS 11)
- App does not record or save audio
- Cannot work with prerecorded audio
- Error when uploading samples to Volca Sample 2
- Audio Pocket does not record audio
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- Audio Pocket won't let work saved audio samples
- No USB support for Volca Sample 2
- No support for new iPhones without headphone socket
- Audio transfer function does not work on iPad Pro
- No support for USB file transfer on Sample 2
- App not updated for Sample 2 (200 spaces)
- App not updated for Sample 2 (200 slots/presets)
- Obsolete, no updates
- Firmware update not current for Sample 2
- Only provides first 100 slots for Sample 2
- Error pops up when transferring samples
- Won't sync to device
- Essentially non-functional, cannot transfer files
- Only factory presets transfer
- App needs upgrade
- Limited to 100 sample slots
- Reverted Volca Sample 2 to Sample 1
- Lost sample slots and factory samples won't download
- Cannot load anything onto extra sample slots
- Cannot record with this app
- Useless for Volca Sample 2
- Sampler without ability to sample
- App not updated for new hardware
- Sample library for Sample V2 not available
- Support for banks over 99 (to 149) not available
- Only capable of saving 00-99
- No way to link iPhone to Volca Sample 2 other than stereo jack
- Error message when trying to transfer samples
- App is crap, error messages
- App is slow
- Only works on iPhone, useless on iPads
- Cannot edit sample after saving
- Error dcod when loading sounds
- CRC error when loading or erasing samples
- App says v1.22, Volca is v1.3
- Err dCod message on sampler
- Error d whilst trying to transfer samples
- Samples do not transfer
- App deletes sample slots
- No transfers working
- Doesn't seem to work with iPhone 4s
Requested features
21 requests- Update for Volca Sample 2 support (200 slots)
- USB file transfer support
- Support for newer iPhones without headphone jack
- Improve user interface and user experience
- Add editing features (trimming, cropping)
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- Allow editing of imported samples
- Transfer multiple samples at once
- Support for cloud storage (Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud)
- Direct computer transfer to Volca Sample
- Allow editing of in/out points of recorded samples
- Direct recording into memory slot without computer/iOS
- Audio Share or 'open in' support
- Ability to type location number for samples
- Zoom and marker resolution improvements
- Zero crossing detection
- Normalize selected part
- Slice loops and assign to slots
- Looping helper for drones/pads
- Automatic saving to multiple devices (phone/iPad)
- Edit samples after saving
- Preview cropped section before saving
Polywave
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AudioPocket for volca sample
No in-app purchases
Polywave
- Full Version$7.99
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