Comparison

KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone vs Zeeon synth

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone

Create powerful beats with a full-fledged rhythm machine for iPhone. This app faithfully reproduces the sound engine and design of a popular hardware unit, offering intuitive operation and a vast library of preset patterns. Enjoy detailed beat-making and sound synthesis anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Faithful reproduction of hardware sound engine and design
  • Intuitive step sequencer for beat creation
  • 300 built-in inimitable rhythm patterns
  • Sound synthesis from single waveforms
  • Eight types of master effects
  • Audio export to DAW software
  • Wireless synchronization with other devices
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The ELECTRIBE reborn in an even smaller form A full-fledged rhythm machine for iPhone ● Featured in "Best Music Apps" ● Featured in "Best New Apps" This app’s intuitive operation allows anyone to easily create powerful beats on the ELECTRIBE series. The enormously popular ELECTRIBE-R instantly became a must-have item for track-makers around the world, and now it’s been reborn as an app for iPhone. With this app, we’ve effectively “put the original hardware chassis into your iPhone,” by faithfully reproducing the sound engine and design of the ELECTRIBE-R. We’ve also included the latest preset patterns and many new functions that are currently featured on the “iELECTRIBE for iPad”, released in 2010. , taking a further evolutionary step in technology. Taking advantage of the ease of use that you expect on iPhone, we have maximized the intuitive nature of the ELECTRIBE to make this new product worthy of its name: the iELECTRIBE mkII. It won’t take long for you to enjoy the ultimate experience of the Electribe series. This apps intuitive nature and familiar interface make it easy to create beats with an analog feel that’s like nothing else. ● Amazing rhythm machine that generates powerful grooves We’ve perfectly replicated the thick-sounding synth engine of the ELECTRIBE-R and its intuitive step sequencer. Now you can instantly obtain extreme tonal changes and powerful rhythms with just one touch Not only can iELECTRIBE for iPhone be easily enjoyed by anyone, but it also allows detailed beat-making that transcends iPhone specs. In addition to playing back the provided audio data, you can also freely synthesize sounds from a single waveform and combine those sounds into your own original beats. This allows for the true experience of music production that connects all musicians. ● Three hundred built-in rhythm patterns that only this app can produce With 64 of the latest preset patterns, 192 from the first-generation ELECTRIBE-R, and 32 template patterns for various genres, this app successfully draws out the full potential of the thick sounding analog beats. There are approximately 300 inimitable rhythm patterns that you’ll hear only from iELECTRIBE for iPhone. Electro, house, techno, drum'n'bass, dubstep, hip hop, techno pop, and IDM are some of the wide range of electronic music genres that are provided. ● An ELECTRIBE that you can put in your pocket and take anywhere Whether you’re on the train or bus while commuting to school or to work, at a coffee shop, or in your bedroom, you can enjoy beat-making anywhere and anytime you like. Your completed beats can be transferred to your DAW software via the audio export function. You can also use the WIST function to play wirelessly with a friend using two devices simultaneously. ● Powerful functions that bring infinite possibilities to your grooves We’ve packed maximum potential into this machine with eight types of powerful master effects featured on the upper-level models of the ELECTRIBE. This includes the ring modulation function of the ELECTRIBE-R and the cross-modulation function of the ELECTRIBE-R mkII. This app allows you to switch back and forth to choose between the two. It also includes the BEAT FLUTTER function that uses a proprietary randomizer to create fresh rhythms and the motion sequence function that remembers your knob movements. In addition, you can use an external USB-MIDI device such as the nanoPAD or nanoKONTROL for performance and control. There’s also support for the latest iOS technologies such as Inter-App Audio, Audiobus, Virtual MIDI, and iCloud. More info at korg.com

About

Zeeon synth

This app is a virtual analog synthesizer that recreates the sound and feel of classic hardware. It features a detailed circuit-modeling engine, powerful modulation, and multiple filter models for rich, organic soundscapes. Explore a vast array of presets and expand your sonic palette with additional sound banks.

Highlights
  • Circuit-modeling engine
  • Powerful modulation matrix
  • Dual oscillators with variable waveforms
  • Multiple filter models
  • Built-in effects unit
  • Audio Unit v3 support
  • Polyphonic step sequencer
Features
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Zeeon is a virtual-analog synthesizer built on a deeply detailed circuit-modeling engine. We’ve studied classic and modern analog synths to uncover what gives them their unmistakable character and recreated that essence with precision. The result is a unique instrument that delivers the warmth, movement, and organic depth of true hardware. While many emulations sound flat, Zeeon breathes. Every note is alive, with tight lows and shimmering highs. All audio and modulation are processed at 176 kHz (4× oversampling) for uncompromised quality across the entire spectrum. “Desktop-class sound engine … fidelity of this analog emulation goes beyond everything else on iOS.” – App Store review Features • Audio Unit v3 and standalone application with a simple polyphonic step sequencer • Powerful modulation matrix offering self-modulation and cross-layer modulation, 8 modulation slots, 17 signal sources and 41 targets available, both from modulation modules and audio signal path. This takes Zeeon into semi-modular territory. Imagine oscillator waveform, panning, filter cutoff, resonance or LP-HP mode modulated by oscillators or another layer! • 2 oscillators with continuously variable waveforms, hard-sync and sub-oscillator. Carefully simulated analog drift and PSU influence. • Filter: 3 models available: Transistor ladder low pass, OTA cascade low pass and State Variable Filter with continuously variable LP-HP + BP mode. • 2 low frequency oscillators and envelope generators per voice. • Overdrive: diode clipper, transistor saturation, wave folder, pre and post filter. • Up to 2 layers per voice. Layers can modulate each other. • Effects unit: Circuit modelled BBD chorus, bass booster, zero-delay Phaser, Stereo delay and Reverb. • 280 presets and Tutorials bank. 3 additional banks available as IAPs. Full manual and audio demos available at the BeepStreet website.

Screenshots

KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone3 screens
Zeeon synth3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zeeon synth at 4.8 against KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone's 3.9. Zeeon synth also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 51%) and price ($14.99 vs $19.99). KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On update cadence, ads 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

KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone costs $19.99 and Zeeon synth $14.99 up front. Zeeon synth sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zeeon synth holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zeeon synth has 209 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 76% of Zeeon synth's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, Zeeon synth every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone versus Zeeon synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKORG iELECTRIBE for iPhoneZeeon synth
Price$19.99$14.99 — better
Rating3.9 (18 ratings)4.8 (209 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews76.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18209 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKORG INC.BeepStreet

Customer experience

KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral22.5%
Negative26.8%

Zeeon synth

All ratings209 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral7.2%
Negative16.8%

Bugs and requests

KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Zeeon synth

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Preset settings not retained after app restart
  • Synth reverts to default settings when reopening Logic Pro project
  • Crashes and freezes on certain iOS 14+ devices
  • Inability to access in-app purchases from within the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add MIDI learn functionality
  • Implement a more robust preset management system
  • Include a built-in sequencer with save/load capabilities
  • Improve UI scaling and layout for larger iPad screens
  • Provide better integration with inter-app audio and Audiobus

In-app purchases

None

KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Zeeon synth

One-time3
  • OI - Exploration Vol. 1$3.99
  • BB Z-Space$4.99
  • BB Synthwave$4.99

Questions

Is KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone free?
KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zeeon synth free?
Zeeon synth costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone or Zeeon synth?
Zeeon synth is rated higher. KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone averages 3.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Zeeon synth averages 4.8 from 209 ratings.
Do KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone or Zeeon synth have ads?
Neither KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone nor Zeeon synth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone or Zeeon synth?
KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and Zeeon synth every 2 months. Most recently, KORG iELECTRIBE for iPhone was updated on November 11, 2026 and Zeeon synth on November 6, 2026.

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