Portable ORG PRO vs NERD Synth A2x + AUv3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Portable ORG PRO
Transform your device into a versatile musical instrument. Explore a wide range of realistic sounds, create and record your own melodies, and customize your sound with effects. Features include touch-sensitive keys and support for various traditional musical scales.
- Realistic instrument sounds
- Touch-sensitive keys
- Music recording and playback
- Reverb and equalizer effects
- Turkish, Arabic, and Greek rhythms
- Microtonal scales (Maqams)
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Download Portable ORG PRO – Play Music Your Way! Turn your iPhone or iPad into a musical instrument with Portable ORG PRO. Play piano, guitar, oud, clarinet, and many more instruments wherever you go. Enjoy realistic sounds sampled from real instruments, along with a wide variety of rhythms. Key Features Touch-Sensitive Keys Play naturally with touch-sensitive keys. Adjust the volume of each note based on how firmly you press the keys. Play softly for gentle melodies or press harder for louder sounds. Create and Record Your Music Create your own melodies and record your performances. Save your recordings and listen to them whenever you like. A Wide Range of Instruments and Rhythms Explore different musical styles with a variety of instruments and rhythms, from simple beats to more complex patterns. Customize Your Sound Shape your sound with reverb and equalizer settings. Adjust bass, midrange, and treble levels to suit your preferences. Customize the reverb effect and room size to create your desired sound. Explore Turkish and Arabic Maqams Play microtonal notes in a variety of traditional maqams, including Muhayyerkurdi, Hicaz, Hicazkar, Kurdilihicazkar, Ussak, Ussak (Arabesque), Huseyni, Bayati, Nihavend, Rast, Saba, Dugah, Segah, Huzzam, Acemasiran, Buselik, Ferahnak, Karcigar, Makhur, Neva, Nicriz, Suzinak, Sultaniyegah, Sehnaz, Uzzal, and Zengule. Explore different musical traditions and bring their distinctive sounds to your performances. Customizable Digital Piano Enjoy an easy-to-use piano interface. Customize the panel colors and key sizes, and adjust the tempo and playing style to your preference. Turkish, Arabic, and Greek Rhythms Choose from a variety of rhythms inspired by Turkish, Arabic, and Greek music. Adjust the tempo and play along with your favorite styles. More Features Multiple Tuning Frequencies Choose from different tuning frequencies, including 396 Hz, 417 Hz, 432 Hz, 440 Hz, and 528 Hz. Additional Sound Effects Add extra sounds to your performances, including applause, whistles, and chimes. Presets Try different maqams and sound settings with ready-to-use presets. Switch between settings and explore new musical possibilities. Make Music Wherever You Go Play your favorite instruments, create your own melodies, and record your music with Portable ORG PRO. Download Portable ORG PRO and start playing today!
NERD Synth A2x + AUv3
This virtual analog synthesizer offers a powerful and intuitive sound design experience, inspired by classic hardware. Explore over 40 classic waveforms, a versatile arpeggiator, step sequencer, and lush effects to craft unique electronic music.
- Virtual Analog Synthesizer
- 40+ Classic Waveforms
- Arpeggiator
- Step Sequencer
- Lush Effects Suite
- Four-voice Unison
- AUv3 Plugin Support
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Inspired by the classic sounds of the Nord Lead A1** This is not a Rompler. This is a SYNTH. "I’m impressed. The sounds are FAT, the effects are LUSH, and the interface is a JOY to use." – Audio News Room "This is not a clone, this is BEYOND the hardware, it's a completely new, fantastic beast" – Jade Starr, How to App "An excellent release...app captures the soul of the Nord Lead A1 Synthesizer" – Synth Anatomy "An iOS-based homage to a virtual analogue classic!" – Music Radar / Keyboard Magazine Not imitation, it's Innovation! https://audiokitpro.com/redsynth With Nerd Synth, you’ll have access to all 40+ of the classic lead A1 waveforms! Plus, we gave it some RAW MODERN POWER. FULLY LOADED w/ 550+ presets by Analog Matthew, Electronisounds, DMT Cymatics, Moby Pixel, Red Sky Lullaby, and more NOTE: This is a synth, and contains no hardware preset samples. All presets are completely original. One low price includes Lifetime License and all Features Easy to use. Easy to get great tone! NERD SYNTH A2X: • 64-voice, Retro VA-Synth • Include all 40+ of the Nord A1 waveforms • Arpeggiator! Classic Hardware-style Arp, with extra features • Vintage-style Step Sequencer that can be routed to specific layers • A proper filter envelope ADSR! • NEW: 2x Oversampled Oscillators • 3 LFOs. Fun Routings. LFOs can modify other LFOs • Microtonality, World Scales and Western Scales! • TouchPads! 2 fun assignable pads, -= Create NORD-style SUPER SAWS =- ++ Four-voice Unison with the tap of a button ++ 3 different algorithms: Regular, HYPER, and BEAST! "Astoundingly great sounding and intuitive synth app!" – The GarageBand Guide Modeled sound: It's like a time-capsule. Imagine if there were iPads in 2003? Complete with that "cold" VA sound that ruled the dance floors and stages ADDITIONAL FEATURES: • FX: Glorious Reverb, Analog Tape Delay, Distortion, Flanger, Chorus, Crush, and more. • On board "Record" button, no external hardware required • Works with a MIDI Keyboard EXCLUSIVE TO THIS APP: • "SUPER FM" wild pitch drop controls! Modeled after digital VA-Synths, complete with vintage digital aliasing for old-school vibe! • Crazy aggressive RING MODULATION distortion – It's like robots talking, or fighting? You decide! COOL: • iPad version has "stacked" views for maximum onscreen control! Tap the current Nav Button at the top to change the bottom view • This is a Premium App: No iAP, No Ads, No subscriptions! Use as a plug-in in DAWs like GarageBand & Logic for iPad, Cubasis, AUM, and more! NOTE: This is not a hardware clone, it's a completely new synth. If you're looking for a ROMpler like the "Stage" series, this app may not be for you. This is a SYNTH, not a rompler. All the presets here are new and original. Giving you fresh new sounds that are completely tweak-able This is not a 1:1 clone and will not load hardware presets. Please note that this app's sound is closer to the A1, which is a different sound from the NL1/NL2X. ** This app has no affiliation or endorsement by Clavia DMI AB. This app is not a clone of any their synths, including the Nord Lead and Nord Lead A1. While we were inspired by their wonderful and iconic work, this app is not trying to copy those synths. We created something completely new. It's a synth for synth nerds :) LEGAL STUFF: All product names and images, trademarks and artists names are the property of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with the creators of this app, including AudioKit, AudioKit Pro, LLC, and the other contributors. Any use of these names and images does not imply any cooperation or endorsement by Clavia Digital Musical Instruments. Nord Lead, Nord Lead 2X, Nord, and Nord Lead A1 are Clavia trademarks and properties. We appreciate their amazing work in creating such classic and inspiring instruments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 at 89% against Portable ORG PRO's 15%. NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Portable ORG PRO's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Portable ORG PRO costs $1.99 and NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Portable ORG PRO's written reviews are positive against 89% of NERD Synth A2x + AUv3's.
Portable ORG PRO ships an update every 4 months, NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Portable ORG PRO | NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.9 (1.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | 89.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 242 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Audiosdroid OU | AudioKit Pro |
Customer experience
Portable ORG PRO
NERD Synth A2x + AUv3
Bugs and requests
Portable ORG PRO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NERD Synth A2x + AUv3
Reported bugs
2 issues- Doesn't fit properly in Logic Pro for iPad
- Keyboard keys get stuck when using a controller
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Undo/redo functionality
- Improved Logic Pro integration
- Ability to change color scheme
In-app purchases
Portable ORG PRO
No in-app purchases
NERD Synth A2x + AUv3
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Portable ORG PRO free?
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