# Sound Maker Synth vs M

The clearest difference is price: M at Free against Sound Maker Synth's $1.99. M also leads on rating (2.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 41 months). Sound Maker Synth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

M is free to download; Sound Maker Synth costs $1.99 up front. M sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Sound Maker Synth asks for nothing beyond the download.

M holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Sound Maker Synth ships an update every 41 months, M every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Maker Synth | M |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-maker-synth/id1179368263/reviews) | **[2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-gen/id1484274043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandar Mlazev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093798140) | [Nick Carter-Bond](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162644925) |

## What reviewers say

### Sound Maker Synth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-maker-synth/id1179368263)

Create unique and complex sounds with a versatile FM synthesizer. Combine up to 10 sound generators, adjust frequencies and waveforms, and add effects like reverb. Explore a wide range of sonic possibilities for pads, basslines, and alien-like textures.

**Highlights:** Multiple sound generators (up to 10), Adjustable frequency and waveforms, Volume, modulation, and tremolo effects, Real-time sound preview, Reverb effect, One-octave keyboard for playing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-gen/id1484274043)

This app automatically composes original music based on your chosen settings for duration, tempo, and style. You can refine compositions by liking or disliking sections, and export generated music in MP3, MIDI, or sheet music formats. It's designed for content creators, producers, and music enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Automated music composition, Customizable duration, tempo, and style, Like/Dislike feedback for refinement, Export in MP3, MIDI, and PDF formats, Track Editor for rewriting sections, Separate track generation (melody, harmony, bass, percussion)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial Use License | $3.49 | per month |
| Sharing Pack | $4.49 | per month |
| Library Expansion (+50 slots) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Library Expansion (+100 slots) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Downloads Pack | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sound Maker Synth free?

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

### Is M free?

M is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sound Maker Synth or M?

M is rated higher. Sound Maker Synth averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while M averages 2.5 from 4 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Sound Maker Synth or M?

Sound Maker Synth ships an update every 41 months, and M every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sound Maker Synth was updated on August 14, 2026 and M on September 22, 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.*