Best Waveshaping Apps & Games

184+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
15 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good waveshaping apps. We benchmark 184+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Waveshaping

EG WaveSHAPER#1

EG WaveSHAPER by Elliott Garage

Hybrid Waveshaping Synth
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.8(23 ratings)
$8.99
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This music synthesizer app allows users to create unique sounds by drawing waveforms, combining them with classic analog and sub oscillators, and automating parameters with customizable LFOs and ENVs. With a range of features and effects, users can design and shape their sound with ease, and share their creations with a comprehensive presets management system.

Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports#2

Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports by Surfline/Wavetrak

Forecasts, Cams, Wind, & Tide
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.5😊(2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#6in Weather
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Experience the ultimate surf forecasting app with live wave and wind conditions, detailed surf reports, and interactive maps for finding the best surf spots. Stay ahead of the game and catch the perfect wave every time!

What We Love

  • 🌊 Accurate surf forecasting
  • 📽️ Useful live surf cams
  • 🤙 Helpful for planning surf trips
  • 🏄‍♂️ Invaluable for surfers

Room to Improve

  • 🤑 Expensive premium subscription
  • 🚫 Limited access for free users
  • 🌐 Inconsistent accuracy of forecasts
MSW Surf Forecast#3

MSW Surf Forecast by Surfline/Wavetrak

MSW is now Surfline
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(15K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Track current surf conditions, plan future surf trips, review past sessions, shop for surf gear, and stay updated on surf news with the Surfline app. Download now on the App Store.

What We Love

  • 🌊 Accurate surf forecasts
  • 📊 Detailed wave and weather information
  • 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of surf spots
  • ⏱️ Helpful tide and sunrise/sunset times

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in forecasts
  • 💰 Paywall for some features (e.g., webcams)
  • 🔍 Limited number of spots in some regions

More Waveshaping apps to explore

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Clear Wave - Water Eject App
Clear Wave - Water Eject App
Clear Wave - Water Eject App
Speaker Cleaner & Remover
Free

"Transform your device into a professional sound level meter with Clear Wave - Speaker Cleaner. Generate wave tones, adjust frequency, track environmental noise, and protect your hearing. Try it now and turn your phone into a powerful sound tool!"

🎵 Music
(1.9K)
5
Ocean Wave Sounds for Sleep
Ocean Wave Sounds for Sleep
Ocean Wave Sounds for Sleep
Ocean Waves, Sleep, Relaxation
Free

Immerse yourself in crisp and ambient ocean wave sounds from around the world with this app. Ideal for enhancing sleep, meditation, and relaxation.

🌟 Lifestyle
(6.5K)
6
Blocs Wave: Record Music Live
Blocs Wave: Record Music Live
Blocs Wave: Record Music Live
Combine Vocals, Loops & Beats
Free

"Create music on the go with a powerful app that lets you combine vocals, loops, and beats seamlessly. Record music live and unleash your creativity anytime, anywhere. Download now and start making music!"

🎵 Music
(2.2K)
7
South Surfers 2 :Finding Marine Subway 1
South Surfers 2 :Finding Marine Subway 1
South Surfers 2 :Finding Marine Subway 1
by MoonGames
Free
🎮 Games
(38)
8
Strange - Chaos Distortion
Strange - Chaos Distortion
Strange - Chaos Distortion
chaos waveshaping distortion
$1.99
🎵 Music
(0)
9
Lazy Surfer
Lazy Surfer
Lazy Surfer
Personalized Surf Report
Free

Get personalized surf reports, alerts, and forecasts tailored to your favorite conditions with this app. Receive alerts when ideal surfing conditions align, track your sessions, share with friends, and plan ahead for the best waves. Start optimizing your surf sessions with Lazy Surfer now!

⚽ Sports
(492)
10
Loughborough Wave Lab
Loughborough Wave Lab
Loughborough Wave Lab
Unlock your EM understanding!
Free

This educational learning app helps students understand electromagnetic wave concepts in an engaging way, featuring interactive simulations, virtual experiments, and a customizable mode. Educators and students can explore and visualize electromagnetic phenomena, and even create and share their own custom simulations.

📚 Education
(13)
11
Ripple Tank Lite
Ripple Tank Lite
Ripple Tank Lite
by Falstad.com
Free

Create and interact with wave simulations using a ripple tank, exploring phenomena like interference, diffraction, and refraction. Make waves with your finger or view examples, and upgrade to a full version for more features and capabilities.

📚 Education
(10)
12
Tera Pro
Tera Pro
Tera Pro
Modular PolySynth
$12.99

Experience limitless sound synthesis possibilities with this modular polyphonic synthesizer app. Explore a variety of sound synthesis methods, from analogue to digital, and customize your sound with additional modules. Tame the complexity with an intuitive user interface, flexible routing, and real-time visualization tools. Unlock new sound experiences and expand your creative horizons beyond imagination. Embrace the power of Tera Pro today!

🎵 Music
(154)
13
Wave Box
Wave Box
Wave Box
Dynamic Dual Waveshaper
$14.99

This dynamic dual waveshaper plugin allows for symmetrical and asymmetrical distortion, featuring two mixable waveshapers modulated by LFOs and an Envelope Follower. Design custom waveshaping curves from 12 pre-defined functions to achieve a range of distortion effects, from mild overdrive to extreme digital harshness.

🎵 Music
(4)
14
EPIC - Surf Report & Forecast
EPIC - Surf Report & Forecast
EPIC - Surf Report & Forecast
Surfing conditions at a glance
Free

Get real-time updates on surf conditions, tides, and weather forecasts at your favorite beaches. Plan your next surfing session with accurate information to catch the perfect wave. Download now and never miss a great surfing day!

☀️ Weather
(708)
15
Soundwave Art™
Soundwave Art™
Soundwave Art™
Plays official Soundwave Art
Free

This app brings custom artwork to life by scanning it with your device's camera and overlaying an enhanced video or audio experience. To use the app, you must have created a piece of art on a specific website with a special package add-on, then simply scan your artwork to hear or see it come to life.

📷 Photo & Video
(36)
16
Wavemaps: Wave Forecasts
Wavemaps: Wave Forecasts
Wavemaps: Wave Forecasts
Next generation wave forecasts
Free

This marine forecasting app provides accurate wave and wind forecasts up to 16 days out for surfers, fishermen, sailors, and marine industry professionals, with features including real-time data, interactive maps, and customizable forecasts for thousands of global locations. Download the app to get timely and precise ocean condition forecasts and start planning your next marine adventure.

☀️ Weather
(117)
17
Cici
Cici
Cici
by Jayden Perry
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
18
Swell Scope — Surf Forecast
Swell Scope — Surf Forecast
Swell Scope — Surf Forecast
Swell Analyser & Surf Journal
Free
☀️ Weather
(28)
19
Teraverse
Teraverse
Teraverse
Universe of Tera
$2.99
$4.99 | 40% OFF

Explore the vast sound universe of a companion app for Tera Pro, featuring access to all sounds, parameter customization, and a unique morphing engine. With 128 voice polysynth, MIDI Polyphonic Expression, vintage voice modeling, and 1800 factory presets, this app offers a seamless music-making experience across various platforms. Standalone, AUv3, and IAA compatible, enhance your music creation with this dynamic tool.

🎵 Music
(99)
20
Save The Waves
Save The Waves
Save The Waves
See an issue and report it.
Free

This mobile app allows users to report coastal threats like pollution and development by snapping a photo and sharing it with a community of practitioners and agencies. By joining forces, users can help identify and reduce threats to surf ecosystems and empower local communities to protect their environment.

🔧 Utilities
(16)