Comparison

Viking Synth vs DLYM

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

Head to head
About

Viking Synth

This app emulates a classic monophonic analog synthesizer with advanced DSP technology. It features three variable wave oscillators, dual ladder filters, an LFO, and two modulation busses for versatile sound design. An intuitive interface and extensive preset library make it ideal for creating thick bass and rich lead sounds.

Highlights
  • Three continuously variable wave oscillators
  • Dual ladder filters (Lowpass/Highpass)
  • Multi-wave LFO
  • Two modulation busses
  • Intuitive user interface with expandable controls
  • 228 presets including Bass, Lead, and Synthwave
  • State-of-the-art DSP for authentic sound
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Viking Synth is an authentic emulation of a classic monophonic analog synthesizer. It has three continuously variable wave oscillators, two ladder filters with a Dual Lowpass or Highpass/Lowpass configuration, a multi-wave LFO, and two modulation busses. Viking Synth uses state of the art DSP technology to accurately reproduce the sound of the hardware. You get a desktop quality plug-in at an iOS friendly price. Viking Synth is an Audio Unit Extension Instrument (AUv3) that works as a plug-in inside host apps. Just open up your favorite host that supports Audio Unit Instruments and select it from the list of available Audio Units. Compatible with GarageBand, Cubasis, Auria, BeatMaker, AudioBus, AUM, Modstep, and more. The user interface of Viking Synth is designed for quick and intuitive control. Knobs and sliders expand during tweaking and are designed so the current value isn't hidden below your finger. The six pages divide the synth into logical sections that can be accessed quickly. The filter display acts as an XY pad for controlling cutoff and resonance. Simply double tap a knob or slider to reset it to its default value. Presets Viking Synth comes with 228 presets in the categories Bass, Bright Lead, Electro Bass, FX, Percussive Lead, Soft Lead, and Synthwave. The synth excels at thick bass and rich lead sounds. The 50 Electro Bass and 50 Synthwave presets were designed by renowned sound designer eXode. Presets work perfectly with GarageBand, Cubasis, and AUM. Oscillators At the heart of Viking are three adjustable wave oscillators. The continuously variable waveform knob gives the oscillators a unique sound that can’t be achieved with the fixed waveforms found in most synths. A noise oscillator provides three types of noise, one specifically modeled after the hardware. Modulation Two modulation busses and an LFO provide flexible modulation capabilities. All of the options hidden deep in menus on the hardware are immediately accessible with one tap. Filters The filters are classic transistor ladder filters modeled meticulously. Two DSP varieties are available allowing for either reduced CPU load or soft clipping plus three additional overdriven modes. The number of poles is adjustable for a wider range of filter sounds. Compare Viking to other synths: – Viking’s oscillators are free running, not sampled, wavetable based, or generated from a zero point – Viking’s oscillators use advanced techniques to avoid aliasing – Viking’s oscillators have instability, which is controllable through the tuning drift control – Viking’s nonlinear filter uses circuit modeling and provides soft clipping

About

DLYM

This app provides rich chorus and flanger audio effects for compatible AUv3 hosts. Transform mono sounds into immersive stereo with advanced processing and intuitive controls. Explore 40 presets and various modulation waveforms to shape unique sounds.

Highlights
  • Chorus and flanger effects
  • AUv3 plugin compatibility
  • Stereo width control
  • Time-syncable modulation waveforms
  • Preset manager with 40 patches
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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DLYM is a powerful audio effect designed to deliver rich chorus and flanger effects with advanced processing technology. Inspired by the classic chorus of the DRC synth, DLYM elevates this signature sound, bringing it to all compatible AUv3 hosts. Transform any mono sound into immersive stereo, adding subtle depth or creating bold, transformative effects. With 40 presets to ignite your creativity, you’ll be shaping unique sounds in no time. DLYM’s intuitive interface features large, precision knobs for effortless, fine-tuned control, designed to enhance workflow with a focus on simplicity and functionality. Key Features: - 2 Distinct Processing Modes: Analog emulation and Dimension style - 6 Time-Syncable Modulation Waveforms: Sine, Square, Saw, Triangle, Sample & Hold, and Filtered Sample & Hold - Adjustable Stereo Spread for flexible width control - Frequency Crossover/Filter for tailored effect range - Preset Manager with 40 patches for instant inspiration "This is one of the best AU effects available on iOS, hands down. The sounds you can create are just incredible, and the controls give you so much flexibility. Highly recommended for anyone looking to add unique effects to their mixes!” "This is a fantastic AUv3 with huge sonic possibilities. I’ve tried a lot of delay-based effects, but this one offers more options and control. A must-have for sound designers and musicians who want to experiment." "This is one of the best fx plugins on iOS. And the fact that it supports AUv3 just makes it so much more flexible. Great for both subtle and wild effects!" "DLYM is brilliant. I use it to add chorus effects to a range of instruments, and the stereo spread function is incredibly effective. The interface is super user-friendly too." "Absolutely love this modulator! It offers great flexibility and depth in sound manipulation. I’ve even used it on vocals, and the results are fantastic. Must try!" "This app has really improved the quality of my projects! I don’t know what I’d do without it at this point. Highly customizable and always reliable." "One of my go-to effects plugins. I appreciate how responsive the controls are and the wide range of waveforms. The preset manager is also very handy for saving my settings." "Fantastic sound quality and creative options. I can spend hours just exploring different configurations with this. It’s now an essential part of my workflow."

Screenshots

Viking Synth4 screens
DLYM2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Viking Synth at 4.7 against DLYM's 4.4. Viking Synth also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Viking Synth costs $3.99 and DLYM $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Viking Synth holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 109 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 72% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Viking Synth ships an update every 4 months, DLYM every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Viking Synth versus DLYM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViking SynthDLYM
Price$3.99$3.99
Rating4.7 (41 ratings) — better4.4 (109 ratings)
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews71.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41109 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlamsoft, Inc.Imaginando Lda

Customer experience

Viking Synth

All ratings41 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive71.2%
Neutral10.6%
Negative18.2%

DLYM

All ratings109 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral12.5%
Negative15.6%

Bugs and requests

Viking Synth

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Presets not showing up
  • Presets disappear
  • App not showing in AUv3 menu
  • Settings not saving after iOS 14 update
  • Crashes when opening presets browser
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  • Saved presets not loading

Requested features

5 requests
  • More subtle drive mode
  • Categorized preset browser
  • Polyphony option
  • Dark mode
  • More apps from developer

DLYM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Viking Synth

No in-app purchases

None

DLYM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Viking Synth free?
Viking Synth costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DLYM free?
DLYM costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Viking Synth or DLYM?
Viking Synth is rated higher. Viking Synth averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while DLYM averages 4.4 from 109 ratings.
Do Viking Synth or DLYM have ads?
Neither Viking Synth nor DLYM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Viking Synth or DLYM?
Viking Synth ships an update every 4 months, and DLYM every 5 months. Most recently, Viking Synth was updated on November 11, 2026 and DLYM on November 6, 2026.

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