Dedalus vs Rotary Mod
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Rotary Mod
This app emulates a Leslie speaker, creating a pulsing vibrato effect for instruments and vocals. It offers precise control over rotor and horn speeds, cabinet size, and includes advanced features like frequency modulation and a unique Ribbon control for simultaneous parameter adjustments.
- Independent rotor and horn speed control
- Frequency modulation with secondary LFO
- Selectable cabinet size (Standard/Giant)
- Hicut control for tone shaping
- Tap Tempo for BPM sync
- Innovative Ribbon control
- Mix Lock for preset scrolling
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Rotary is a rotating cabinet effect that simulates a Leslie speaker. It produces a pulse-like vibrato effect depending on the speed of rotation. Rotary offers precise control to dial in the exact amount of movement you need. This classic, swirly effect has been used on countless hit records to drastically transform guitars, bass, synths and even vocals. Features: - Change the speed of the rotor and horn independently and adjust the mix of the two to produce pulsing effects and special vibratos. - Add frequency modulation to the rotor and horn speed using secondary LFO with selectable modulation source. - Choose cabinet size (Standard or Giant) to alter the sweetness of your tone. - Craft the exact sound you need with included Hicut control. - Use Tap Tempo to sync effect to the BPM of your song. - Incredibly easy to use with included presets. - Innovative Ribbon control allows for changing any combination of parameters simultaneously. - Use Mix Lock to scroll through presets while keeping the wet-dry mix constant. - Available as an Audio Units AUv3 plug-in and Standalone app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dedalus at 4.6 against Rotary Mod's 4.3. Dedalus also leads on chart position (#195 vs unranked) and price ($5.99 vs $7.99). Rotary Mod's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, 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
Dedalus costs $5.99 and Rotary Mod $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dedalus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Dedalus's written reviews are positive against 80% of Rotary Mod's.
Dedalus ships an update every 4 months, Rotary Mod every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Dedalus | Rotary Mod |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (41 ratings) — better | 4.3 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.3% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #195 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amazing Noises | Eventide |
Customer experience
Dedalus
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In-app purchases
Dedalus
No in-app purchases
Rotary Mod
No in-app purchases









