# Aparillo — user reviews > 113 indexed App Store user reviews of Aparillo by Sugar Bytes GmbH, rated 4.90/5 from 506 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aparillo/id1439914019/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aparillo/id1439914019.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 461 · 4★ 32 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 6 ## What do users think of Aparillo? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Powerful sound design capabilities - 👍 Intuitive and creative interface - 🎨 Cinematic and otherworldly sounds - 💡 Innovative orbit and spatial features - 🔥 Excellent presets and sound quality - 🤖 Versatile and deep FM synthesis **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues - 🔍 Lack of clear documentation and tutorials - 📱 UI not optimized for larger iPad screens - 💰 Paid upgrade required for full functionality **Commonly reported bugs** - Saved patches not compatible across versions - Orbiter parameters not accessible on latest iOS **Most requested features** - More preset packs and sound libraries - Improved MIDI and automation support - Custom tuning and scale options - Expanded keyboard and note range ## Newest reviews (15 of 113) ### 4/5 — INSTANT FILM/TV TEXTURES *2025-02-02, version 1.1.3* The manual was too techy for me to really understand even though I’m a power user. Luckily the synth itself is quite intuitive and encourages exploration. Within minutes I made a murky, lo-fi soundtrack-ish patch that I wanted to save. Not sure if I’m ready to drop 30 bux for the save function but I’m not disappointed in the ease of use and clever design here. They’ve hid a lot of the less-needed parameters so you can get started right away. And it sounds excellent no matter what random moves you make. I like it. ### 4/5 — Something always bothered me about PD’s entitled attitude *2024-10-12, version 1.1.2* I’m one of those fools who says “I’m a pro iOS audio studio owner who has tracked and mixed with anyone who is anyone - from Jimmy Pedonitz to Charlie Feedmouth I have been using iOS as a professional tool to record and mix the best musicians in the world for over 50 years. The only limitations to iOS apps and architecture are fundamentally the result of too many animals using the USB ports as reproductive ports. That being said, I prefer Factory and Cyclops with Egoist and Looperator and some Toranado for when I get the call from Kanye East to capture lightning in an iOS bottle of baby oil with a BBD in the tlh. ### 5/5 — Top! *2023-03-29, version 1.0.8* Absolut geiler Synth. Kaufempfehlung! ### 5/5 — Mind blowing *2023-03-12, version 1.0.8* Love this software for designing keyboard sounds that are off worldly. ### 5/5 — Ridiculous *2022-12-08, version 1.0.8* This is crazily creative and I love it. Only a twisted mind could produce something like this. The folks at SB have demonstrated this often ### 5/5 — This is an amazing synth/sound machine, just AU needs to catch up! *2022-10-29, version 1.0.8* I really have no complaints. I would like that when adjustments are made dynamically with the Audio Unit version inside of GarageBand on iPadOS, using the planetary/solar system as input, dynamic changes are recorded into the MIDI. In other words, the user can make great sounds but presently only the Pitch wheel and mod wheel adjustments take effect. Maybe it doesn’t happen in Cubasis or other DAWs on iOS/iPadOS, but I would pay for an upgrade were that the stumbling block. A lot of iOS synths are in this boat of course. However, on sounds and everything else, this is a beautiful instrument and sound machine, and the planetary system of input is such a great idea and interface. I guess I just want to be able to record everything, that the synth/instrument can do, and that’s not a complaint, just feedback! Take care all. ### 5/5 — i love the cinematic sounds and ui ux *2022-04-11, version 1.0.7* it’s a great app for bg. but how do i record and export what i play? and i cant use it in gband through inter-app recording. any suggestions please. ### 5/5 — Orbiter bug *2022-03-29, version 1.0.7* Best synth in existence let alone iOS. Just frustrated as the orbiter objects parameters can’t be accessed newest version iOS iPad Pro 2020. Hope you release the new plug-in for iOS! ### 5/5 — The Perfect Companion *2022-02-23, version 1.0.7* FINALLY found a synth that compliments Igor V’s SynthScaper purrrfectly! Aparillo is audio gold! ### 5/5 — Awesome *2022-02-04, version 1.0.7* Love this synth,takes a bit do learn though but the sounds it can make are awesome ### 5/5 — Extrêmement recommandé *2022-01-10, version 1.0.6* Super boulot se synthétiseur est fantastique pour les amateurs de création sonore. Merci a toutes l'équipe cela m'a permis de me décidé à l'acheter en version plugins. ### 4/5 — Exciting & Unpredictable *2021-12-29, version 1.0.6* I really enjoy this software instrument. You never know what cool sounds you'll create each session. ### 5/5 — Aparillo rocks *2021-12-13, version 1.0.6* I’ll keep it short and sweet. This is a great sounding app that can be a little overwhelming but the included presets sound great. After a I watched a couple YouTube videos I could wrap my brain around it. It’s great for anyone looking for something different. ### 5/5 — Endless pleasure :) *2021-10-19, version 1.0.6* This synth have SO MANY possibilities that gives endless journey through world of sounds. If you are impatient just use presets. If you are ready for experiments just make own sounds ;) One of the greatest synths I’ve ever experienced ;) I would give 8 stars if I could. ***** *** ;) ### 4/5 — Ottima *2021-10-03, version 1.0.5* Ho deciso di acquistarla dopo averla provata per qualche giorno nella versione free…sembra difficile ma non lo é…ci sono app molto più complesse. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Ugh crashing in Audiobus *2018-12-18, version 1.0.1* Help! ### 2/5 — Recent update killed my projects *2023-07-15, version 1.0.8* When I load old projects half of them sound messed up now. The patches I had are broken. Levels are messed up, settings sound completely wrong, etc. ### 2/5 — Missing presets! *2023-01-14, version 1.0.8* I have the paid version but still only have 38 presets! I contacted them via their website but no reply as yet! ### 2/5 — Auv ?? *2021-11-26, version 1.0.6* Merci beaucoup les gars, maintenant il faut payer pour qu’il fonctionne en auv 👎 Dommage les sons sont intéressants ### 2/5 — Update has mucked it up *2019-01-08, version 1.0.1* Great, great synth, but since the last update its CPU usage has gone crazy, and now getting regular crashes. Please put it back as it was, SugarBytes. ### 2/5 — Hmmm? *2018-12-14, version 1.0.0* Well, I saw this App on the Sound Test Room and Doug was dabbling with it enough for me to feel like downloading it. So I did. There were only a handful of presets available for the free download and being as there was also only just over one octave on the keyboard, I thought I’d make the purchase to get all of the sounds and extended keyboard as per Dougs YT demo. I soon discovered though that the sounds are ‘okay’ but nothing too special. On top of that, I still only had just over one octave on the keyboard and any transposing didn’t display the transposed level. No +1 or +2 etc for the transposing. Plus there is no ‘step back’ to the sound board you chose the sound from. It goes back to the complete library. That’s a pain. Seems like I purchased a little too quickly. Thankfully I have a plethora of better synths on my 2018 iPad Pro and this one I hope, will be updated from v1.0.0 to something more appealing that what it presently does. There are plenty of better synths out there. ### 3/5 — Want to give 5 stars but… *2022-04-18, version 1.0.7* The sounds are off the chart great, but whenever I try to use Auv3 functionality in GarageBand iOS it frustrates. It seems to record no problem, but if I close the song and reopen it there is no sound, even though I can see the notes are there. Doesn’t happen every time, but more often than not. My iPad and GarageBand are up to date. Shame. ### 3/5 — No Way to buy the full version in the App Store neither from the demo version *2022-03-12, version 1.0.7* HOW Then? ### 3/5 — Un peu cher *2021-03-04, version 1.0.4* Synthe fm Très complet mais au final difficile à placer dans un mix. Ça serait bien de pouvoir utiliser le clavier virtuel en modifiant les valeurs d’un paramètre ### 3/5 — FALTA IAA *2020-10-28, version 1.0.4* ME GUSTA USAR MIS APPS DE MUSICA DEL IPAD EN ABLETON Y PARA PODER USAR LA INTERFAZ Y PREFERENCIAS COMPLETAS A TRAVÉS DE STUDIOMUX APP, SE NECESITA IAA. SI LO MISMO PASA CON FACTORY, NI LA COMPRARÉ Y PEDIRÉ REEMBOLSO PUES NO ESTOY SATISFECHO. IAA ES BÁSICA AUNQUE HOY SE OCUPE MÁS AUV3. ME GUSTA PORQUE PUEDO USAR LA PANTALLA TÁCTIL DE MI IPAD PARA EL “ORBIT”... ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Yooreek *2025-07-31, version 1.1.3* I use it to recreate sounds from my singing monsters ### 5/5 — Most incredible sounds *2025-06-17, version 1.1.3* This is probably the most incredible sounding synth I own, hardware or software. Love it. Buy it. But, it seems to have stopped opening standalone, only AUv3 works? Leaving this comment in the hope the devs see it as it’s lovely standalone! ### 5/5 — Consistent otherworldly music *2025-04-25, version 1.1.3* I wouldn’t have any idea how to make these kinds of sounds with any other app. 5 year user. ### 5/5 — Merci *2025-03-06, version 1.1.3* Un grand merci aux développeurs car c est mon meilleur outil pour les Arts Sonores . Je m en suis servi pour un Hommage à Pierre Schaeffer ! J attends du nouveau….mais bravo . ### 5/5 — This and Factory *2025-01-22* May be my favorite iOS synths. Fat and nasty or light and pretty plus everything in between. Great presets and as deep as you want to get! ### 5/5 — F…..g Amazing ! *2024-11-30, version 1.1.2* The title says it all, I think. This review is a long time coming. I purchased in 2019. Love every thing about it. Done a lot of composition and such with it. In fact, I used in very heavily on an album I have on Spotify. This cinematic machine is deep, has levels, very versatile, easy to use, the sounds are f….g tremendous, lot's of control, some awesome features like the Orbit component, super cool, record's hotter than other sources, volume wise. Again, the sounds are spectacular. One of the more pricey apps for Garage Band third party stuff but worth every penny. Anyway, I am going to buy this app for my Logic Pro studio. Cheers! ### 5/5 — My favourite synth. *2024-04-04, version 1.0.9* Aparillo is by far my favourite synth. I work a lot with alchemy, which is also superb. I wish Apple would buy Aparillo and integrate it to GarageBand and Logic Pro. ### 5/5 — Mean Sounds Abound *2024-01-28, version 1.0.8* Distortion and over drive can be shockingly beautiful, even tranquil…in a creepy kind of way. ### 5/5 — Five stars so this will be seen. *2023-12-09, version 1.0.8* The app used to be compatible with most mobile daws but they paywalled all compatibility in a recent update ruining thousands of projects. If you’re going to make something free, you can’t change your mind later, that’s gross. And don’t give a response saying “oh but us developers need money”, that’s what donations are for. ### 5/5 — Почему бросили обновления .//? *2023-10-22, version 1.0.8* Auv3 please Thanks ! More presets please … --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-08.*