Comparison

Zeeon synth vs Nambu

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

Head to head
About

Zeeon synth

This app is a virtual analog synthesizer that recreates the sound and feel of classic hardware. It features a detailed circuit-modeling engine, powerful modulation, and multiple filter models for rich, organic soundscapes. Explore a vast array of presets and expand your sonic palette with additional sound banks.

Highlights
  • Circuit-modeling engine
  • Powerful modulation matrix
  • Dual oscillators with variable waveforms
  • Multiple filter models
  • Built-in effects unit
  • Audio Unit v3 support
  • Polyphonic step sequencer
Features
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Zeeon is a virtual-analog synthesizer built on a deeply detailed circuit-modeling engine. We’ve studied classic and modern analog synths to uncover what gives them their unmistakable character and recreated that essence with precision. The result is a unique instrument that delivers the warmth, movement, and organic depth of true hardware. While many emulations sound flat, Zeeon breathes. Every note is alive, with tight lows and shimmering highs. All audio and modulation are processed at 176 kHz (4× oversampling) for uncompromised quality across the entire spectrum. “Desktop-class sound engine … fidelity of this analog emulation goes beyond everything else on iOS.” – App Store review Features • Audio Unit v3 and standalone application with a simple polyphonic step sequencer • Powerful modulation matrix offering self-modulation and cross-layer modulation, 8 modulation slots, 17 signal sources and 41 targets available, both from modulation modules and audio signal path. This takes Zeeon into semi-modular territory. Imagine oscillator waveform, panning, filter cutoff, resonance or LP-HP mode modulated by oscillators or another layer! • 2 oscillators with continuously variable waveforms, hard-sync and sub-oscillator. Carefully simulated analog drift and PSU influence. • Filter: 3 models available: Transistor ladder low pass, OTA cascade low pass and State Variable Filter with continuously variable LP-HP + BP mode. • 2 low frequency oscillators and envelope generators per voice. • Overdrive: diode clipper, transistor saturation, wave folder, pre and post filter. • Up to 2 layers per voice. Layers can modulate each other. • Effects unit: Circuit modelled BBD chorus, bass booster, zero-delay Phaser, Stereo delay and Reverb. • 280 presets and Tutorials bank. 3 additional banks available as IAPs. Full manual and audio demos available at the BeepStreet website.

About

Nambu

This app is a semi-modular FM synthesizer offering a unique sound design experience. It combines traditional FM operators with six distinct operator types, including analog-style oscillators, noise, filters, and resonators.

Highlights
  • Semi-modular FM synthesis
  • Six operator types
  • Analog synth-style oscillators
  • AM synthesis
  • Noise generator
  • Filters and resonators
Features
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NAMBU is a semi-modular FM synthesizer that allows you to create sounds by combining not only typical FM operators but also six different types of operators: analog synth-style oscillators capable of AM, noise, texture particles, filters, and resonators. For more detailed information about the product, please visit the website. The website offers detailed product descriptions, manuals and videos, as well as important notices. https://icegear.net/

Screenshots

Zeeon synth3 screens
Nambu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nambu at none against Zeeon synth's 3. Nambu also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (92% vs 76%). Zeeon synth's advantage is ratings volume (209 vs 49) and price ($14.99 vs $16.00). On rating, ads 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

Zeeon synth costs $14.99 and Nambu $16.00 up front. Zeeon synth sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Nambu asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Zeeon synth against 4.8 for Nambu. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 209 and 49 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Zeeon synth's written reviews are positive against 92% of Nambu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zeeon synth ships an update every 2 months, Nambu fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Zeeon synth versus Nambu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZeeon synthNambu
Price$14.99 — better$16.00
Rating4.8 (209 ratings)4.8 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews92.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings209 — better49
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeepStreeticeWorks, Inc.

Customer experience

Zeeon synth

All ratings209 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral7.2%
Negative16.8%

Nambu

All ratings48 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive92.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.0%

Bugs and requests

Zeeon synth

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Preset settings not retained after app restart
  • Synth reverts to default settings when reopening Logic Pro project
  • Crashes and freezes on certain iOS 14+ devices
  • Inability to access in-app purchases from within the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add MIDI learn functionality
  • Implement a more robust preset management system
  • Include a built-in sequencer with save/load capabilities
  • Improve UI scaling and layout for larger iPad screens
  • Provide better integration with inter-app audio and Audiobus

Nambu

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Zeeon synth

One-time3
  • OI - Exploration Vol. 1$3.99
  • BB Z-Space$4.99
  • BB Synthwave$4.99
None

Nambu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zeeon synth free?
Zeeon synth costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Nambu free?
Nambu costs $16.00, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zeeon synth or Nambu?
Nambu is rated higher. Zeeon synth averages 4.8 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while Nambu averages 4.8 from 49 ratings.
Do Zeeon synth or Nambu have ads?
Neither Zeeon synth nor Nambu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zeeon synth or Nambu?
Zeeon synth ships an update every 2 months, and Nambu fortnightly. Most recently, Zeeon synth was updated on November 6, 2026 and Nambu on November 3, 2026.

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