Comparison

Shoom Synthesizer vs broohahaizer

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

Head to head
About

Shoom Synthesizer

This app is an audio playground featuring three identical synthesizers controlled by an expressive XY pad. It offers a wide pitch range and supports various scales, including microtonal options. Advanced features include MIDI input, extensive modulation sources, and built-in effects for creative sound design.

Highlights
  • Three independent synthesizers
  • Expressive XY pad control
  • Microtonal and xenharmonic scale support
  • MIDI note input (MPE)
  • Extensive modulation sources
  • Built-in stereo delay and reverb
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Shoom is an expressive XY pad synthesizer. Or, more precisely, three identical synthesizers in one app. It is capable of playing any pitch in the audible range and doesn’t necessarily limit you to a particular scale. Nevertheless, if you do want to use scales, Shoom can deliver anything from common 12-tone equal tempered to xenharmonic and microtonal. Features: • Three independent synthesizers • 8–20,000 Hz pitch range • Slide freely or snap notes to scale with adjustable glide rate • Set notes to infinite hold using a dedicated toggle • Microtonal and non-octave repeating scales support • MIDI note input (including MPE), CC control and clock sync • Optional remapping of MIDI notes to the pitches of the selected scale • Bluetooth MIDI support • Inter-App Audio support with main mix and individual synth outputs • Audiobus 3 support (including AB MIDI) • Ableton Link support • 120+ bundled presets • Import and export of presets and CC maps Synthesizer engine features: • Adjustable polyphony, up to 30 voices • Two oscillators with 4 waveforms and PWM, and one noise generator • Oscillator FM cross-modulation • 4 pole (24 dB/octave) resonant low pass filter with overdrive and pitch tracking • 2 variable slope ADSR envelopes for amplitude and filter cutoff • 2 LFOs with 9 waveforms, up to 3 out of 12 simultaneously assignable parameters, trigger and global running modes, fade-in and phase controls • Y-axis position / MIDI CC#74 as modulation source with up to 3 of 15 simultaneously assignable parameters • MIDI channel pressure / polyphonic aftertouch as modulation source with up to 3 of 15 simultaneously assignable parameters • MIDI velocity modulation of amplitude and filter envelopes • Note pan randomizer • Built-in stereo delay and reverb effects

About

broohahaizer

This experimental music app functions as an AUv3 effect and standalone application. It offers two sound sources, a ring modulator, and a switchable filter for creating unique noise and tones. Gesture recording and playback are also supported.

Highlights
  • Two sound sources (synth, modulator)
  • Ring modulator
  • Switchable filter unit
  • Audio effect functionality
  • XY control pads with sustain
  • Parameter automation
  • Gesture recording and playback
Features
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"no humans were involved in the making of the title" broohahaizer is an experimental noise machine AUv3 effect and standalone app. it features: • two sound sources, "synth" and "modulator" with various noise & tone making settings. • the sound of these two sources is passed to the ring modulator and then goes to a switchable "filter" unit • the app works as an audio effect and the input goes to both “synth” and “modulator” sections • when modulator is inactive it passes audio input (if available) • all XY control pads have sustain switches • all plugin parameters can be automated in AUv3 host and can be controlled / recorded • [hold / loop] switch: enables gesture recording / playback / display

Screenshots

broohahaizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: broohahaizer at every 6 weeks against Shoom Synthesizer's every 13 months. broohahaizer also leads on price ($4.99 vs $6.99) and device support (4 vs 1). Shoom Synthesizer's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 67%) and ratings volume (64 vs 13). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Shoom Synthesizer costs $6.99 and broohahaizer $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shoom Synthesizer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Shoom Synthesizer's written reviews are positive against 67% of broohahaizer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shoom Synthesizer ships an update every 13 months, broohahaizer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Shoom Synthesizer versus broohahaizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShoom Synthesizerbroohahaizer
Price$6.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.9 (64 ratings) — better4.7 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings64 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuri TurovAlexey Nadzharov

Customer experience

Shoom Synthesizer

All ratings62 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative5.0%

broohahaizer

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Shoom Synthesizer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Bugs encountered
  • Slight sensitivity issues
  • Quality loss when recording to AudioShare
  • Problem with background audio

Requested features

15 requests
  • AUV3 support
  • Multichannel AUV3 version
  • MIDI out functionality
  • MIDI note input
  • Record movements feature
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  • Play all 3 synth layers simultaneously with one finger movement
  • Arpeggiator
  • Sequencer
  • More LFOs
  • Additional effects
  • Expanded modulation routing
  • Free LFO
  • Full screen mode for performance
  • Cut audio switch
  • Respond to MIDI bank and program changes

broohahaizer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Shoom Synthesizer

No in-app purchases

None

broohahaizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shoom Synthesizer free?
Shoom Synthesizer costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is broohahaizer free?
broohahaizer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shoom Synthesizer or broohahaizer?
Shoom Synthesizer is rated higher. Shoom Synthesizer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while broohahaizer averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do Shoom Synthesizer or broohahaizer have ads?
Neither Shoom Synthesizer nor broohahaizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shoom Synthesizer or broohahaizer?
Shoom Synthesizer ships an update every 13 months, and broohahaizer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shoom Synthesizer was updated on November 2, 2026 and broohahaizer on November 3, 2026.

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