Comparison

Sonic Synth vs SynthMaster One

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

Head to head
About

Sonic Synth

Create a wide variety of sounds with this FM synthesizer app. It features three independent oscillators, each capable of generating four unique waveforms, and offers a responsive touch keyboard for real-time performance. Enjoy high-quality audio with a 44100 Hz sample rate.

Highlights
  • 3 independent oscillators
  • 4 waveform types per oscillator
  • Volume, modulation, tone, and detune controls
  • Envelope filters (attack, sustain, release)
  • Multitouch support
  • Responsive piano keyboard
  • Core MIDI support
Features
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Sonic Synth is very capable FM Synthesizer app with 3 oscillators. Every oscillator is independent and can generate 4 wave forms. The app works with 44100 Hz sample rate so the sound quality is great. Core MIDI - support for MIDI keyboards via USB The touch keyboard is also very responsive and dynamic - feels like a real instrument. Keys are big enough. The last wave form is our secret algorithm for string sound also generated by the oscillators. Variety of sounds can be created and even changed real time while you are playing using the setting of the 3 oscillators of the synthesizer. Sonic Synth main features:
- 3 oscillators
- 4 wave form types for every oscillator
- volume, modulation, tone and detune for every oscillator
- envelope filters (attack sustain release)
- multitouch
- fast and usable piano keyboard 
You can now use your phone or tablet as a recording instrument.

About

SynthMaster One

This powerful wavetable synthesizer app offers an intuitive workflow for creating unique sounds. It features a rich library of wavetables, inspiring presets, and a semi-modular architecture for deep sound design. Easily sync data across devices and integrate with DAWs.

Highlights
  • Wavetable synthesis
  • Semi-modular architecture
  • 650 factory presets
  • AUv3 support
  • Cross-platform cloud sync
  • Real-time modulation feedback
  • 32-step arpeggiator/sequencer
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SynthMaster One iOS is KV331 Audio's first full blown universal synth app on iOS platform. It's a powerful wavetable synth with an intuitive workflow. With its simple layout, rich wavetable/waveform content and inspiring factory presets library, designing new sounds with SynthMaster One iOS is a joy. SynthMaster One iOS is feature wise identical to the desktop version except the following: * 16 voice polyphony (32 for the desktop version) * Comes with 650 presets (1250 for the desktop version) FEATURES * Universal App: SynthMaster One is now a universal standalone/AUv3 synth app running on iPhone 7 and above. * 650 Factory Presets: SynthMaster One iOS comes with inspiring factory presets from a world class team of sound designers: Arksun, Aiyn Zahev, BigTone Studios, Brian Transeau, Bluffmunkey, Bulent Biyikoglu, Gercek Dorman, Dejavu Sound, Fragment Audio, Kurt Ader, Mirko Ruta, Nori Ubukata, Rob Lee, Ufuk Kevser, Selcuk Ergen, The Machine, Vandalism Sound, Venus Theory, Vorpalsound and Xenos Soundworks * AUv3: SynthMaster One iOS supports AudioUnits V3, allowing multiple instances to run under supporting DAW apps like GarageBand, Cubasis or Beat Maker. * Files App Integration: Easily import/export presets, waveforms or scales using the common file browser UI (requires iOS 11+). * Real-time Modulation Feedback: See in real-time how modulation sources and targets change. This is a very helpful feature when designing sounds! * Cross Platform Cloud Synchronization: Easily synchronize your SynthMaster One related data across multiple platforms (Windows, MacOS, iPad, iPhone) * Semi-Modular Architecture: For each SynthMaster One instance, there are 2 oscillators with 2 sub oscillators, 2 Filters, 4 ADSR Envelopes, 3 LFOs, a powerful 16 step arpeggiator/sequencer and also 11 different effects that can be inserted on to 6 FX insert slots. The sub oscillators can be connected to the oscillators in 5 different modes which let you use it as a regular sub oscillator or do complex modulations such as ring modulation, amplitude modulation, phase modulation or frequency modulation. * 32 Step Arpeggiator/Sequencer: The arpeggiator in SynthMaster One features classic arpeggiator modes such as Up, Down, UpDown, DownUp, UpDown2, DownUp2, AsPlayed as well as Sequence, Chord and Arpeggiate modes. * Wavetable Synthesis: SynthMaster One implements true wavetable synthesis which opens up new possibilities for sound design. It comes with a rich content library with hundreds of waveforms and wavetables. * Stereo Oscillators with up to 16 voices Unison: Each of the 2 oscillators in SynthMaster One have stereo output, and can have up to 16 voices "unison". Using the "voices", "voices mix", "detune curve", "detune spread", "pan stread", "tone spread" and "phase spread" parameters, each oscillator can generate a rich "supersaw" type sound. * Zero Delay Feedback Filters: All of the 4 filter categories in SynthMaster One are developed using the zero delay feedback filter technology. With advanced filter parameters like input gain, drive, acid, filter nonlinearities and up to 4 times oversampling you can get that "analog" sound from the filters! * Rich Set of Effects: SynthMaster One features 11 different effect types: Distortion, LoFi, Ensemble, Phaser, 6 Band EQ, Compressor, Vocoder, Delay, Chorus, Tremolo, Reverb. * Microtuning: SynthMaster One supports Scala tuning, so tuning can be set either for each preset or globally by loading from a Scala tuning file. SynthMaster One comes with 300+ scales ranging from 5 note equal tempered scales to 12 note alternate tuning scales. * Preset Browser: SynthMaster One features a comprehensive preset browser with separate search criterias for instrument type, preset attributes, music style or preset author. SUPPORTS * All 64-bit iPad devices * AUv3 Audio Unit Extensions * Note-per-channel MIDI controllers (MPE) * Ableton Link * Bluetooth LE MIDI Controllers * AirDrop

Screenshots

Sonic Synth3 screens
SynthMaster One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SynthMaster One at 64% against Sonic Synth's 0%. SynthMaster One also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (743 vs 1). Sonic Synth's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $9.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Sonic Synth costs $1.99 and SynthMaster One $9.99 up front. SynthMaster One sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Sonic Synth asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SynthMaster One holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SynthMaster One has 743 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Sonic Synth's written reviews are positive against 64% of SynthMaster One's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonic Synth ships an update every 6 months, SynthMaster One every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sonic Synth versus SynthMaster One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonic SynthSynthMaster One
Price$1.99 — better$9.99
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (743 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews63.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1743 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.010.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB402 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandar MlazevKV331 Audio

Customer experience

Sonic Synth

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SynthMaster One

All ratings743 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews207 reviews
Positive63.8%
Neutral10.6%
Negative25.6%

Bugs and requests

Sonic Synth

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SynthMaster One

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Stuck notes and MIDI issues
  • Preset loading crashes
  • Restore purchases not working
  • Incompatibility with certain DAWs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add custom wavetable support
  • Improve MIDI mapping and MPE functionality
  • Optimize performance on older devices
  • Streamline preset management and browsing

In-app purchases

None

Sonic Synth

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

SynthMaster One

One-time11
  • BigTone Club Construction Set$4.99
  • True Trance Sounds Volume 1$4.99
  • Vandalism Future House$4.99
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  • NatLife Retrowave Sounds Vol.1$4.99
  • Demis Hellen Euphoric Trance$4.99
  • Venus Theory Trap Sounds$4.99
  • Vandalism Shocking Future Bass$4.99
  • NatLife Progressive&Deep Vol.1$4.99
  • Bluffmunkey Cinematic Sounds$4.99
  • Desktop Presets Upgrade$7.99
  • SM One Expansions Bundle$24.99

Questions

Is Sonic Synth free?
Sonic Synth costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SynthMaster One free?
SynthMaster One costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sonic Synth or SynthMaster One?
SynthMaster One is rated higher. Sonic Synth averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SynthMaster One averages 4.7 from 743 ratings.
Do Sonic Synth or SynthMaster One have ads?
Neither Sonic Synth nor SynthMaster One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sonic Synth or SynthMaster One?
Sonic Synth ships an update every 6 months, and SynthMaster One every 2 months. Most recently, Sonic Synth was updated on August 14, 2026 and SynthMaster One on September 22, 2026.

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