Comparison

Sound Maker Synth vs PolySampler

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

Head to head
About

Sound Maker Synth

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
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This app is capable and complex FM synthesiser that can create rich and very strange sounds combining up to 10 sound generators. Every generator can be adjusted up or down from the main frequency almost without restrictions in range. There are 4 possible wave forms for the generator output and you can tweet the volume, modulation and add some tremolo effect. You can listen to the result sound while you are adjusting the new generator and just add it to the result when it sounds good. With the Sound Maker Synth you can also add reverb and then play it as a one voice synth using the one octave keyboard at the top. The app is very capable to create some strange and alien like pad sounds as some dubstep bass.

About

PolySampler

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PolySampler is a powerful, easy to use sampling instrument for iOS devices. Import sound files or record high-quality audio using your built-in microphone, then map those samples to the on-screen pads. Each pad includes an independent EQ and processor which can manipulate the playback pitch, speed, and length. The main output also has built-in delay and reverb effects. Individual samples can be saved to the internal PolySampler sample library. Users can also create and save presets to quickly load a set of samples and parameter settings. Sampling on the go has never been easier. With PolySampler, the world is your instrument.

Screenshots

Sound Maker Synth3 screens
PolySampler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sound Maker Synth at 10.0 against PolySampler's 17.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Sound Maker Synth costs $1.99 and PolySampler $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sound Maker Synth versus PolySampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound Maker SynthPolySampler
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 41 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandar MlazevEuclidean Instruments, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Sound Maker Synth

No in-app purchases

None

PolySampler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sound Maker Synth free?
Sound Maker Synth costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PolySampler free?
PolySampler costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sound Maker Synth or PolySampler have ads?
Neither Sound Maker Synth nor PolySampler shows ads.

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