# Viking Synth vs Black Distortion

The clearest difference is price: Black Distortion at Free against Viking Synth's $3.99. Black Distortion also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Black Distortion is free to download; Viking Synth costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Black Distortion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 23 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Viking Synth's written reviews are positive against 67% of Black Distortion's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Viking Synth | Black Distortion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viking-synth/id1085274012/reviews) | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-distortion/id1578909355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 11 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blamsoft, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051938244) | [Nembrini Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493296895) |

## What reviewers say

### Viking Synth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viking-synth/id1085274012)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great sound quality
- 💡 Versatile sound options
- 💰 Excellent value (free)
- 💻 Lightweight and efficient
- 🎹 Good for learning synthesis

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Preset issues
- 🔌 Not a standalone app
- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 💾 Settings not saving
- 🤷‍♂️ Difficult to find/use

**Reported bugs**

- Presets not showing up
- Presets disappear
- App not showing in AUv3 menu
- Settings not saving after iOS 14 update
- Crashes when opening presets browser

**Requested features**

- More subtle drive mode
- Categorized preset browser
- Polyphony option
- Dark mode
- More apps from developer


### Black Distortion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-distortion/id1578909355)

This audio plugin emulates a classic distortion pedal, offering versatile gain levels from mild overdrive to fuzzy tones. It features a unique filter control to shape high-end frequencies and a volume control for perfect integration with your existing sound. Use it as a primary distortion, a dirty channel for amplifiers, or a boost for solos.

**Highlights:** RAT2 distortion pedal emulation, Adjustable gain from overdrive to fuzz, Legendary filter control for treble shaping, Volume control for clean tone matching, Standalone, AudioUnit v3, and Inter-App Audio support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Viking Synth free?

Viking Synth costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Black Distortion free?

Black Distortion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Viking Synth or Black Distortion?

Black Distortion is rated higher. Viking Synth averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Black Distortion averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.

### Do Viking Synth or Black Distortion have ads?

Neither Viking Synth nor Black Distortion shows ads.

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