# Sonic Synth vs DRM

The clearest difference is rating: DRM at 3.7 against Sonic Synth's 3.0. DRM also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). Sonic Synth's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Sonic Synth costs $1.99 and DRM $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DRM holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DRM has 12 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 38% of DRM's.

Sonic Synth ships an update every 6 months, DRM every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonic Synth | DRM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-synth-fm-synthesizer/id1104940736/reviews) | **[3.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drm-16/id1489333688/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **38.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 1 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandar Mlazev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093798140) | [David Rochaix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441966350) |

## What reviewers say

### Sonic Synth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-synth-fm-synthesizer/id1104940736)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### DRM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drm-16/id1489333688)

This app transforms your device into a pocket beat-making companion, emulating the simplicity and raw heritage of a 1978 instrument. It offers high-quality samples, preset patterns, and various instrument and audio effects for creative music production.

**Highlights:** 8 original high-quality double-samples, 16 preset patterns, Selective instrument deletion modes, Commutable 'Spacedrum' instrument, Full machine state auto-save, Background audio playback, Audiobus V3 and InterApp audio support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonic Synth free?

Sonic Synth costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DRM free?

DRM costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sonic Synth or DRM?

DRM is rated higher. Sonic Synth averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DRM averages 3.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Sonic Synth or DRM have ads?

Neither Sonic Synth nor DRM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sonic Synth or DRM?

Sonic Synth ships an update every 6 months, and DRM every 9 months. Most recently, Sonic Synth was updated on November 2, 2026 and DRM on November 3, 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.*