Comparison

Reverb vs Relic Waves

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

Head to head
About

Reverb

Create a wide range of reverberated ambiences, from realistic rooms to otherworldly spaces. This effect processor offers advanced features like space morphing and "twisting parameters" for experimental sound design. It integrates with other audio apps and supports MIDI control.

Highlights
  • Feedback Delay Network Reverb
  • Space Morphing
  • AudioUnit V3, Audiobus, IAA support
  • Built-in Stereo Sampler
  • MIDI Control
  • Preset Morphing Pad
  • Post FX Chain
Features
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The Amazing Noises Reverb is a Feedback Delay Network (FDN) Reverb Effect, which can create nice reverberated ambiences, from small rooms to huge buildings. It can also simulate alien and unreal spaces, for your experimental fun! Main Features: + AudioUnit V3, Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support (sender and FX) + Feedback Delay Network Reverb + Space Morphing + Endless Reverberation + "Twisting Parameters": Reactive Walls, Random LFO, Echoes + Built In Stereo Sampler with varispeed + Control Manager LFO for Parameters + Midibus, Virtual Midi and Network: 14 bit NRPN controllers + File Manager, sharing common audio files via iTunes, Dropbox and AudioCopy + Snapshots Presets Morphing Pad + Post Fx Chain: Low-shelf Filter, High-shelf and Compressor Credits: L. van Beethoven: Symphony no. 7, I movement, bars 1-53 https://mediatech.aalto.fi

About

Relic Waves

Generate unique Lo-Fi sounds, pads, and effects using advanced synthesis algorithms. Explore billions of sonic possibilities with intuitive controls and real-time recording. Perfect for musicians and sound designers seeking experimental audio.

Highlights
  • Billions of unique Lo-Fi sounds
  • Random sound generation with search
  • Multiple keyboard input options
  • Real-time audio recording to WAV
  • Export to WAV, SunVox, and clipboard
  • MIDI control and processing
  • iOS Audio Unit Extension (AUv3)
Features
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Relic Waves is a generator of Lo-Fi noises, pads and effects based on unique synthesis algorithms from NightRadio. More than 4 billion samples from the depths of the Mathematical Universe! Features: * search for new sounds with three buttons: next random set, edit code, previous set; each set of 12 sounds corresponds to a code of 8 characters; * three types of keyboards for live performing: on-screen buttons, PC keyboard, MIDI input; * several processing parameters + control via MIDI; * real-time audio recording to WAV (32-bit); * export to: WAV (one file or a set), SunVox (samples + effects in one file), text clipboard; * the LCK button freezes individual samples - they will not change during the search for new sets; * iOS Audio Unit Extension (AUv3). Double clicking on a parameter opens a window for setting the exact value. If you enable the Hold option, the notes will play endlessly, without reacting to key release (noteOff) events; turning the note on again works like turning it off; there are two ways to enable this option: 1) using the Hold parameter in the "MIDI Mapping" window; 2) by pressing the HOLD button, which appears in place of LCK while playing the musical keyboard: press HOLD, release the desired notes - then the released notes will continue to play.

Screenshots

Reverb4 screens
Relic Waves1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Relic Waves at 5.0 against Reverb's 4.4. Relic Waves also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Reverb's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). 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

Reverb costs $4.99 and Relic Waves $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Relic Waves holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Reverb's written reviews are positive against 100% of Relic Waves's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reverb ships an update every 4 months, Relic Waves every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Reverb versus Relic Waves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReverbRelic Waves
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.4 (14 ratings)5.0 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1443 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmazing NoisesAlexander Zolotov

Customer experience

Reverb

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

Relic Waves

All ratings42 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Reverb

No in-app purchases

None

Relic Waves

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reverb free?
Reverb costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Relic Waves free?
Relic Waves costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reverb or Relic Waves?
Relic Waves is rated higher. Reverb averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Relic Waves averages 5.0 from 43 ratings.
Do Reverb or Relic Waves have ads?
Neither Reverb nor Relic Waves shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reverb or Relic Waves?
Reverb ships an update every 4 months, and Relic Waves every 11 months. Most recently, Reverb was updated on October 26, 2026 and Relic Waves on October 24, 2026.

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