# Ripplemaker vs Synth Pro

The clearest difference is price: Synth Pro at Free against Ripplemaker's $8.99. Synth Pro also leads on ratings volume (555 vs 95). Ripplemaker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Synth Pro is free to download; Ripplemaker costs $8.99 up front. Synth Pro sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Ripplemaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ripplemaker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synth Pro has 555 ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Ripplemaker's written reviews are positive against 71% of Synth Pro's.

Ripplemaker ships an update every 2 weeks, Synth Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ripplemaker | Synth Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripplemaker/id1207806723/reviews)** | [4.6 (555 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synth-pro-analog-synthesizer/id1635988723/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 95 | **555** |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 5 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bram Bos](https://appshunter.io/developer/325340444) | [TAQS.IM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457405202) |

## What reviewers say

### Ripplemaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripplemaker/id1207806723)

Explore sound with a West Coast-style modular synthesizer. This app offers a versatile playground for creating evolving drones and morphing basslines, with or without patching cables. It also includes a standalone sequencer with advanced pattern generation and mutation features.

**Highlights:** West Coast-style modular synthesis, Prewired monosynth functionality, Virtual patch cables for experimentation, Standalone sequencer with random pattern generation, Realtime probability-based mutation engine, AUv3 plugin support, Ableton Link and MIDI Clock Sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Synth Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synth-pro-analog-synthesizer/id1635988723)

Explore authentic analog synth sounds and craft unique music with a powerful editing suite. This app offers studio-quality effects, layering capabilities, and MIDI/AUv3 support for both beginners and professionals. Save, share, and record your creations.

**Highlights:** Authentic analog & vintage synth sounds, Full synthesizer editing section, Professional-grade effects, Layer & split sounds, MIDI & AUv3 support, Save, share, & record creations

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TAQS.IM Monthly PRO Access | $5.99 | per month |
| TAQS.IM Yearly Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| TAQS.IM Yearly PRO Access | $29.99 | per year |
| CZ-101 PS Essentials | $2.99 | one-time |
| DW8PS Digital Analog | $2.99 | one-time |
| DXSevn Legend | $2.99 | one-time |
| JNO-106 I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ethereal Voices | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pad Sounds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Synth Strings & Brass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Synths | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hafla Synth | $2.99 | one-time |
| MOSS Leads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vintage Analog Synth Leads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Oriental Throwback | $2.99 | one-time |
| Synth Bass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Casio CZ101 Mono Synth Leads | $2.99 | one-time |
| JNO-106 II | $2.99 | one-time |
| TAQSIM Synth Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| TAQSIM Synth Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great for making music
- 🎵 Inspiring and authentic sounds
- 💡 Unique sonic textures
- 👍 Good for FNF songs
- 🌟 Free sounds are valuable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains phone battery significantly
- 🐛 Audio lags and glitches in GarageBand
- 💥 Crashes in GarageBand
- 🚫 Not recognized in GarageBand sometimes
- 🔊 No sound output

**Reported bugs**

- Audio lags and glitches in GarageBand
- Phone battery drain
- GarageBand crashes
- App not recognized in GarageBand
- No sound output

**Requested features**

- Merge duplicate sound banks
- Fix GarageBand integration issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ripplemaker free?

Ripplemaker costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Synth Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ripplemaker or Synth Pro?

Ripplemaker is rated higher. Ripplemaker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Synth Pro averages 4.6 from 555 ratings.

### Do Ripplemaker or Synth Pro have ads?

Synth Pro shows ads; Ripplemaker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ripplemaker or Synth Pro?

Ripplemaker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Synth Pro monthly. Most recently, Ripplemaker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Synth Pro on October 30, 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.*