Comparison

Land Waves 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

Land Waves

This app generates sound waves from a 1D reaction-diffusion system simulation. It translates pixel brightness into audio frequencies, creating complex soundscapes from simple mathematical models found in nature.

Highlights
  • 1D reaction-diffusion system simulation
  • Sonification of pixel brightness
  • Generates complex soundscapes
  • Mathematical models of natural fluid behaviors
  • Translates pixel values to audio frequencies
Features
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Raw sonification of a 1D reaction diffusion system. Reaction diffusion systems are mathematical representations of the behaviours of fluids that can be found in nature. A key characteristic of these systems is that the initial parameters are simple but the resulting process can be extremely complex. Here, each pixel brightness affects the brightness in the corresponding pixel line. Frequencies of the sound waves are the sonification of these pixel values.

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

Land Waves2 screens
Relic Waves1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Relic Waves at 100% against Land Waves's 50%. Relic Waves also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 11 months vs every 31 months). Land Waves's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Land Waves is free to download; Relic Waves costs $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 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Land Waves's written reviews are positive against 100% of Relic Waves's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Land Waves ships an update every 31 months, Relic Waves every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Land Waves versus Relic Waves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLand WavesRelic Waves
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (12 ratings)5.0 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1242 — better
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 11 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgoston NagyAlexander Zolotov

Customer experience

Land Waves

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Relic Waves

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

In-app purchases

None

Land Waves

No in-app purchases

None

Relic Waves

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Land Waves free?
Land Waves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Relic Waves free?
Relic Waves costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Land Waves or Relic Waves?
Relic Waves is rated higher. Land Waves averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Relic Waves averages 5.0 from 42 ratings.
Do Land Waves or Relic Waves have ads?
Neither Land Waves nor Relic Waves shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Land Waves or Relic Waves?
Land Waves ships an update every 31 months, and Relic Waves every 11 months. Most recently, Land Waves was updated on October 16, 2026 and Relic Waves on October 18, 2026.

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