Comparison

Sound Maker Synth vs KICK

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

KICK

Create powerful analog-style kick drums with a simple interface. Quickly adjust pitch, decay, and tone for a wide range of sounds, from deep bass to punchy techno. Ideal for musicians seeking fast, effective sound design.

Highlights
  • Classic analog kick synthesis
  • Adjustable pitch envelope and decay
  • Tone control for click/attack
  • Velocity sensitive
  • Standalone and AUv3 plugin support
  • Metronome function
Features
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KICK is an analog-style kick drum synth that does one thing well: making kicks that thump. No endless menus, just four knobs. WHAT YOU GET • Classic analog kick synthesis with pitch envelope and exponential decay • TUNE it anywhere from sub-bass rumble to punchy techno. Kick drum basslines, why not. • DECAY controls how long it rings (quick hits to booms) • PITCH envelope gives you that signature frequency sweep • TONE adds click/attack. • Velocity sensitive for dynamic performances • Includes standalone demo app and an AUv3 plugin in GarageBand • Run Mode allows host app to function as a metronome. WHY ANOTHER KICK DRUM? Because sometimes the perfect kick is the one you can tweak in 10 seconds without diving through seventeen submenus. KICK is retro-inspired, simple to use, and sounds great. You can never have too many kick drums.

Screenshots

Sound Maker Synth3 screens
KICK3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KICK at 3.0 against Sound Maker Synth's 1.0. KICK also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 39 months). Sound Maker Synth's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 KICK $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KICK holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sound Maker Synth ships an update every 39 months, KICK fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sound Maker Synth versus KICK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound Maker SynthKICK
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandar MlazevCarl Albert Groner

Customer experience

Sound Maker Synth

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

KICK

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sound Maker Synth

No in-app purchases

None

KICK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sound Maker Synth free?
Sound Maker Synth costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KICK free?
KICK costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sound Maker Synth or KICK?
KICK is rated higher. Sound Maker Synth averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while KICK averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Sound Maker Synth or KICK have ads?
Neither Sound Maker Synth nor KICK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sound Maker Synth or KICK?
Sound Maker Synth ships an update every 39 months, and KICK fortnightly. Most recently, Sound Maker Synth was updated on October 24, 2026 and KICK on October 24, 2026.

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