Comparison

Dedalus vs LoopMangler

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

LoopMangler

This app is a powerful tool for creating unique glitchy and noisy textures by manipulating rhythmic samples or external audio. It offers advanced sound design capabilities with multi-effect sequencing, random pattern generation, and real-time processing.

Highlights
  • Multi-effect sequencing
  • Random pattern generation
  • Envelope modulation
  • Live pads for performance
  • Real-time audio processing
  • Flexible integration with other apps
Features
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LoopMangler is an innovative multi-effect glitch sequencer designed to manipulate rhythmic samples, external input, or output from other applications. This powerful tool operates based on the effect sequence patterns, allowing you to transform ordinary loops into unusual glitchy and noisy textures. Key Features: Advanced Sound Design: With its well-designed user interface and creative features, LoopMangler provides an exciting playground for sonic exploration and sound design. Random Pattern Generation: Make patterns and individual bars randomly or according to specific rules, offering a quick start or a source of inspiration for your projects. Multi-Effect Sequencing: Assign up to six distortion and filter effects to each step of the sequencer, providing endless possibilities for sound manipulation. Envelope Modulation: Each effect is modulated with its own envelope generator, ensuring that every step is unique and dynamic. Intuitive Editor: The user-friendly editor allows you to easily copy, move, and delete individual cells and bars within the sequencer, making pattern creation a breeze. Live Pads: Assign presets and loops to on-screen pads and use special pads to dynamically alter sound patterns during live performances or studio sessions. Real-Time Processing: Process audio in real-time, allowing you to hear the effects of your adjustments immediately. Flexible Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other audio applications, making it a versatile addition to your music production toolkit. Whether you’re looking to add subtle textures or completely transform your audio, LoopMangler provides the tools you need to achieve your sonic vision. LoopMangler is a universal application for iOS and macOS. It can work on iPhone and iPad as well as Mac / MacBook with M1 chip (and later). LoopMangler works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus and Ableton Link. On MacOS, LoopMangler can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. LoopMangler has a built-in detailed description of all parameters also available as PDF file on the application site. Quick start demo: https://youtu.be/EFGw4wDtbzo https://youtu.be/ki3WsK1_4gg You can find more information on LoopMangler and other creative audio apps at: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com

Screenshots

Dedalus4 screens
LoopMangler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dedalus at $5.99 against LoopMangler's $14.99. Dedalus also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and ratings volume (41 vs 10). LoopMangler's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 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

Dedalus costs $5.99 and LoopMangler $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LoopMangler holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Dedalus's written reviews are positive against 50% of LoopMangler's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dedalus ships an update every 4 months, LoopMangler every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dedalus versus LoopMangler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDedalusLoopMangler
Price$5.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.6 (41 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings41 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmazing NoisesIgor Vasiliev

Customer experience

Dedalus

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

LoopMangler

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dedalus

No in-app purchases

None

LoopMangler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dedalus free?
Dedalus costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoopMangler free?
LoopMangler costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dedalus or LoopMangler?
LoopMangler is rated higher. Dedalus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while LoopMangler averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Dedalus or LoopMangler have ads?
Neither Dedalus nor LoopMangler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dedalus or LoopMangler?
Dedalus ships an update every 4 months, and LoopMangler every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dedalus was updated on October 14, 2026 and LoopMangler on October 9, 2026.

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