Comparison

Soundmondo vs D

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

Head to head
About

Soundmondo

This app is a social network for sharing synthesizer sounds. It provides access to a vast library of sounds and allows users to organize, share, and discover sounds from music creators worldwide. Connect your compatible Yamaha synthesizer to explore and share your creations.

Highlights
  • Social sharing network for synthesizer sounds
  • Access to over 50,000 Yamaha synthesizer sounds
  • Organize sounds into Set Lists
  • Built-in audition function for connected synthesizers
  • Custom QR code generator/scanner for sound sharing
  • Compatible with various Yamaha synthesizer models
Features
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"Soundmondo is a social sharing network for Yamaha synthesizer* sounds. You can save and share the sound of Yamaha synthesizers with music creators all over the world. The Soundmondo iOS app gives you direct access to over 50,000 Yamaha synthesizer sounds. Set Lists organize your Sounds into groups whether you're getting ready for a gig or categorizing your Sound library. Users of reface series, CP88/73 and YC61 can utilize built-in audition function to playback preset phrases on your connected synthesizers and keyboards, and also share sounds with friends using the built-in custom QR code generator/scanner. * Compatible models: reface CP/YC/DX/CS, Montage 8/7/6, MODX 8/7/6, CP88/73, and YC61 CP/YC/DX/CS, CP88/73 and YC61 require one of following items for connection to an iOS device. Lightning to USB Camera Adaptor Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adaptor USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adaptor USB-C VGA Multiport Adaptor Yamaha Wireless MIDI Adaptor 「MD-BT01」/「UD-BT01」 MONTAGE 8/7/6 and MODX 8/7/6 require one of following items for connection to an iOS device. Lightning to USB Camera Adaptor Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adaptor USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adaptor USB-C VGA Multiport Adaptor *For users using App version v2.3.1 or earlier. When updating to the version v2.10.1 or later, data stored within the app will not be retained. To avoid losing your data, please make sure to upload it to the server before updating. (You can check your current app version in the app’s settings screen.)

About

D

Control DXR/DXS mk3 speaker parameters remotely via Bluetooth from your iOS device. Adjust levels, EQ, and more in real-time from anywhere in the venue. Monitor speaker status and manage multiple units simultaneously.

Highlights
  • Remote parameter control via Bluetooth
  • Real-time level and EQ adjustments
  • Monitor limiter activity and temperature
  • Control up to ten speakers simultaneously
  • Grouping for unified control
  • Scene save/recall functionality
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D‑Remote is a dedicated software application that allows you to remotely control DXR/DXS mk3 parameters using your iOS device via Bluetooth. With D‑Remote, you can make adjustments from wherever you are—on stage, at FOH, or while listening from the audience area—so it’s easy to balance levels and refine sound quality in real time. It supports control of all parameters, including level, delay, EQ, crossover, FBS, ducker, identification, panel lock, and scene save/recall. In addition, D-Remote monitors each speaker’s limiter activity and temperature, and displays error alerts. The app can control up to ten DXR/DXS mk3 speakers simultaneously, and grouping is available for unified level and mute control—helping streamline setup and operation.

Screenshots

Soundmondo4 screens
D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: D at 5.0 against Soundmondo's 2.3. Soundmondo's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soundmondo has 47 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Soundmondo versus D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundmondoD
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (47 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB34 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperYamaha Corporation of AmericaYamaha Corporation

Customer experience

Soundmondo

All ratings47 ratings
Positive29.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative63.8%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative62.1%

D

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Soundmondo

No in-app purchases

None

D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Soundmondo free?
Soundmondo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is D free?
D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Soundmondo or D?
D is rated higher. Soundmondo averages 2.3 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while D averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Soundmondo or D have ads?
Neither Soundmondo nor D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soundmondo or D?
Soundmondo ships an update every 3 months, and D every 3 months. Most recently, Soundmondo was updated on October 24, 2026 and D on October 22, 2026.

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