# Sync³ Remote vs AudioKit FM Player 2

The clearest difference is ads: Sync³ Remote at none against AudioKit FM Player 2's shown. Sync³ Remote also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). AudioKit FM Player 2's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 31 months) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sync³ Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AudioKit FM Player 2 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sync³ Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioKit FM Player 2 has 3.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Sync³ Remote's written reviews are positive against 79% of AudioKit FM Player 2's.

Sync³ Remote ships an update every 31 months, AudioKit FM Player 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sync³ Remote | AudioKit FM Player 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-remote/id1200334790/reviews)** | [4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-fm-player-2-dx-synth/id1307785646/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 79.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 357 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synclavier Digital Corporation Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200334789) | [Audiobus Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/672585101) |

## What reviewers say

### Sync³ Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-remote/id1200334790)

This iPad app emulates the original Synclavier® Velocity-Pressure Keyboard interface with modern touch controls. It connects to your Synclavier³ installation via custom MIDI messages, offering full hardware integration. Multiple iPads can be used simultaneously for expanded studio control.

**Highlights:** Recreates Synclavier® Velocity-Pressure Keyboard interface, Modern touch-screen technology, Custom MIDI message communication, Complete Synclavier® hardware integration, Timbre design and Digital Memory Recorder panels, Supports multiple iPad control stations

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Synclavier® Touch Full Feature | $79.99 | one-time |


### AudioKit FM Player 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-fm-player-2-dx-synth/id1307785646)

This app offers a classic 80s FM synth experience with a vast library of sounds, effects, and sequencing capabilities. It's designed for musicians and producers to explore award-winning tones and create music on their iPad.

**Highlights:** Classic 80s FM Synth, EP, and FM Tine sounds, Multi-sampled recordings of famous classic presets, Stand-alone, IAA & Audiobus, AUv3 support, Vintage Arp & 16-Step Sequencer, 200+ presets and 150+ multi-sampled PCMs, Vintage Stereo Phaser, Chorus, Flanger, Amp Simulator, MIDI in for keyboard control

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Weekly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎹 Excellent DX7 emulation
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💯 Fantastic sound quality
- 🎨 Highly customizable
- 🔊 Great effects and filters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔌 Battery drain problems
- 🔇 Occasional audio glitches
- 🤔 Compatibility issues with some DAWs

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when switching presets
- Midi playback not working consistently
- Preset loading issues in some DAWs

**Requested features**

- Arpeggiator/sequencer functionality
- Ability to save and load custom presets
- Improved MIDI integration and mapping
- Expanded sound library and more DX-style presets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sync³ Remote free?

Sync³ Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AudioKit FM Player 2 free?

AudioKit FM Player 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sync³ Remote or AudioKit FM Player 2?

Sync³ Remote is rated higher. Sync³ Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while AudioKit FM Player 2 averages 4.8 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Sync³ Remote or AudioKit FM Player 2 have ads?

AudioKit FM Player 2 shows ads; Sync³ Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sync³ Remote or AudioKit FM Player 2?

Sync³ Remote ships an update every 31 months, and AudioKit FM Player 2 monthly. Most recently, Sync³ Remote was updated on October 14, 2026 and AudioKit FM Player 2 on October 20, 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.*