# Viking Synth vs Magic Switch

The clearest difference is price: Magic Switch at Free against Viking Synth's $3.99. Magic Switch also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 69%). Viking Synth's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Viking Synth against 4.8 for Magic Switch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 33 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Viking Synth's written reviews are positive against 80% of Magic Switch's.

Viking Synth ships an update every 4 months, Magic Switch every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Viking Synth | Magic Switch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viking-synth/id1085274012/reviews) | **[4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-switch-baby-audio/id1604356083/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blamsoft, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051938244) | [Baby Audio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674621630) |

## 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


### Magic Switch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-switch-baby-audio/id1604356083)

This audio effect plugin provides a lush, one-button chorus inspired by analog synthesizers. It adds dimension and depth to music tracks with a dark, detuned character. A mix slider allows for blending the effect to your preference.

**Highlights:** One-button lush chorus effect, Juno-60 analog chorus inspiration, Dark and detuned character, Adds dimension and depth, Mix slider for blending, Based on Super VHS plugin's 'Magic' button

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Magic Switch free?

Magic Switch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Viking Synth or Magic Switch?

Magic Switch is rated higher. Viking Synth averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Magic Switch averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.

### Do Viking Synth or Magic Switch have ads?

Neither Viking Synth nor Magic Switch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Viking Synth or Magic Switch?

Viking Synth ships an update every 4 months, and Magic Switch every 10 months. Most recently, Viking Synth was updated on September 23, 2026 and Magic Switch on September 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*