Comparison

Dedalus vs Electrogene

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

Head to head
About

Dedalus

This app manipulates audio in real-time using a network of delay lines. It offers a wide range of effects, from ambient echoes to rhythmic pulsations and noise, with extensive processing options.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio mangling
  • Granulated and modulated delay lines
  • Filters, dynamic processors, and saturation
  • Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support
  • Built-in stereo sampler
  • LFO for parameter control
  • MIDI and network control
Features
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Dedalus Delay is a real time audio mangler. A network of delay lines is continually granulated and modulated, producing a labyrinth of echoes, which are further processed by filters, dynamic processors and saturation modules. Dedalus can produce a wide variety of effects, from reverb-like ambiences to evolving resonation, from rhythmic pulsation to chaotic layering, from subtle chorusing to pure noise. Main Features: - Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support (sender and FX) - Multiple delay lines with feedback and granulation - Signal saturation - 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 - Snapshot Presets Morphing Pad - Post Fx Chain: Low-shelf Filter, High-shelf and Compressor

About

Electrogene

This audio effect app offers a low-fidelity sound experience with bit-crushing, modulation, saturation, and filtering. It includes a real-time waveform visualizer and allows for saving and randomizing parameters. Compatible with various audio extensions for expanded workflow.

Highlights
  • Bit-crusher with sample rate and bit resolution control
  • Frequency modulation
  • Selectable low, high, or band pass filter
  • Adjustable pre-gain and dry/wet levels
  • Save and randomize parameters
  • Realtime waveform scope visualizer
  • Audio Unit Extension, Audiobus, Inter-App Audio support
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Electrogene is a low fidelity audio effect combining bit-crusher, modulation, saturation and filter with scope visualizer. Refined algorithms can produce warm or harsh sound reminding of retro digital or analog audio system. Electrogene features: – Modify sample rate and bit resolution – Apply drift variance to the bit-crusher sample rate value – Add frequency modulation to input signal – Low pass, High pass or Band pass filter – Set pre-gain and dry/wet levels – Ability to save and randomize parameters – Audio Unit Extension, Audiobus, Inter-App Audio support – 40 built-in presets – Background audio – Realtime waveform scope visualizer

Screenshots

Dedalus4 screens
Electrogene2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dedalus at every 4 months against Electrogene's every 12 months. Dedalus also leads on ratings volume (41 vs 13). Electrogene's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Dedalus costs $5.99 and Electrogene $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Electrogene holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Dedalus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Electrogene's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dedalus ships an update every 4 months, Electrogene every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dedalus versus Electrogene: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDedalusElectrogene
Price$5.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.6 (41 ratings)4.8 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmazing NoisesBACKPULLVER SOFTWARE LTD OOD

Customer experience

Dedalus

All ratings41 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive85.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.7%

Electrogene

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dedalus

No in-app purchases

None

Electrogene

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dedalus free?
Dedalus costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electrogene free?
Electrogene costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dedalus or Electrogene?
Electrogene is rated higher. Dedalus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Electrogene averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.
Do Dedalus or Electrogene have ads?
Neither Dedalus nor Electrogene shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dedalus or Electrogene?
Dedalus ships an update every 4 months, and Electrogene every 12 months. Most recently, Dedalus was updated on October 14, 2026 and Electrogene on October 14, 2026.

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