Comparison

SynthMaster One vs TriplePlay Connect

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

Head to head
About

SynthMaster One

This powerful wavetable synthesizer app offers an intuitive workflow for creating unique sounds. It features a rich library of wavetables, inspiring presets, and a semi-modular architecture for deep sound design. Easily sync data across devices and integrate with DAWs.

Highlights
  • Wavetable synthesis
  • Semi-modular architecture
  • 650 factory presets
  • AUv3 support
  • Cross-platform cloud sync
  • Real-time modulation feedback
  • 32-step arpeggiator/sequencer
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SynthMaster One iOS is KV331 Audio's first full blown universal synth app on iOS platform. It's a powerful wavetable synth with an intuitive workflow. With its simple layout, rich wavetable/waveform content and inspiring factory presets library, designing new sounds with SynthMaster One iOS is a joy. SynthMaster One iOS is feature wise identical to the desktop version except the following: * 16 voice polyphony (32 for the desktop version) * Comes with 650 presets (1250 for the desktop version) FEATURES * Universal App: SynthMaster One is now a universal standalone/AUv3 synth app running on iPhone 7 and above. * 650 Factory Presets: SynthMaster One iOS comes with inspiring factory presets from a world class team of sound designers: Arksun, Aiyn Zahev, BigTone Studios, Brian Transeau, Bluffmunkey, Bulent Biyikoglu, Gercek Dorman, Dejavu Sound, Fragment Audio, Kurt Ader, Mirko Ruta, Nori Ubukata, Rob Lee, Ufuk Kevser, Selcuk Ergen, The Machine, Vandalism Sound, Venus Theory, Vorpalsound and Xenos Soundworks * AUv3: SynthMaster One iOS supports AudioUnits V3, allowing multiple instances to run under supporting DAW apps like GarageBand, Cubasis or Beat Maker. * Files App Integration: Easily import/export presets, waveforms or scales using the common file browser UI (requires iOS 11+). * Real-time Modulation Feedback: See in real-time how modulation sources and targets change. This is a very helpful feature when designing sounds! * Cross Platform Cloud Synchronization: Easily synchronize your SynthMaster One related data across multiple platforms (Windows, MacOS, iPad, iPhone) * Semi-Modular Architecture: For each SynthMaster One instance, there are 2 oscillators with 2 sub oscillators, 2 Filters, 4 ADSR Envelopes, 3 LFOs, a powerful 16 step arpeggiator/sequencer and also 11 different effects that can be inserted on to 6 FX insert slots. The sub oscillators can be connected to the oscillators in 5 different modes which let you use it as a regular sub oscillator or do complex modulations such as ring modulation, amplitude modulation, phase modulation or frequency modulation. * 32 Step Arpeggiator/Sequencer: The arpeggiator in SynthMaster One features classic arpeggiator modes such as Up, Down, UpDown, DownUp, UpDown2, DownUp2, AsPlayed as well as Sequence, Chord and Arpeggiate modes. * Wavetable Synthesis: SynthMaster One implements true wavetable synthesis which opens up new possibilities for sound design. It comes with a rich content library with hundreds of waveforms and wavetables. * Stereo Oscillators with up to 16 voices Unison: Each of the 2 oscillators in SynthMaster One have stereo output, and can have up to 16 voices "unison". Using the "voices", "voices mix", "detune curve", "detune spread", "pan stread", "tone spread" and "phase spread" parameters, each oscillator can generate a rich "supersaw" type sound. * Zero Delay Feedback Filters: All of the 4 filter categories in SynthMaster One are developed using the zero delay feedback filter technology. With advanced filter parameters like input gain, drive, acid, filter nonlinearities and up to 4 times oversampling you can get that "analog" sound from the filters! * Rich Set of Effects: SynthMaster One features 11 different effect types: Distortion, LoFi, Ensemble, Phaser, 6 Band EQ, Compressor, Vocoder, Delay, Chorus, Tremolo, Reverb. * Microtuning: SynthMaster One supports Scala tuning, so tuning can be set either for each preset or globally by loading from a Scala tuning file. SynthMaster One comes with 300+ scales ranging from 5 note equal tempered scales to 12 note alternate tuning scales. * Preset Browser: SynthMaster One features a comprehensive preset browser with separate search criterias for instrument type, preset attributes, music style or preset author. SUPPORTS * All 64-bit iPad devices * AUv3 Audio Unit Extensions * Note-per-channel MIDI controllers (MPE) * Ableton Link * Bluetooth LE MIDI Controllers * AirDrop

About

TriplePlay Connect

Transform your guitar into a versatile instrument with this music creation and performance app. Play a wide range of virtual instruments, create loops, and generate chords or arpeggios directly from your guitar. It bridges your instrument to your device for endless musical possibilities.

Highlights
  • Play virtual instruments from guitar
  • Create loops and audio files
  • Generate chords from single notes
  • Arpeggiate instruments
  • Works with TriplePlay MIDI controller
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TriplePlay Connect iOS app is a music creation and performance app that was created to work with the TriplePlay Connect MIDI controller for guitar that installs easily and non-invasively on most electric and acoustic guitars. TriplePlay Connect is the bridge between your guitar and your iPad. Turn your guitar into a whole band. Create and play instruments like a violin or synthesizers from your guitar. Play loops and audio files easily by playing notes on your guitar. Arpeggiate instruments or create chords from single notes on the guitar. Connect to the possibilities.

Screenshots

SynthMaster One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TriplePlay Connect at Free against SynthMaster One's $9.99. SynthMaster One's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (64% vs 30%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

TriplePlay Connect is free to download; SynthMaster One costs $9.99 up front. SynthMaster One sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and TriplePlay Connect sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SynthMaster One holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 743 and 227 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of SynthMaster One's written reviews are positive against 30% of TriplePlay Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SynthMaster One ships an update every 2 months, TriplePlay Connect every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SynthMaster One versus TriplePlay Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynthMaster OneTriplePlay Connect
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (743 ratings) — better4.2 (227 ratings)
Positive reviews63.8% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings743 — better227
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size402 MB3.7 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKV331 AudioFishman Transducers, Inc.

Customer experience

SynthMaster One

All ratings743 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews207 reviews
Positive63.8%
Neutral10.6%
Negative25.6%

TriplePlay Connect

All ratings227 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral7.5%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral22.5%
Negative47.5%

User reviews

SynthMaster One

From 743 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful synth engine
  • 👍 Extensive preset library
  • 🎨 Versatile sound design capabilities
  • 💡 Free desktop version expansions on iPad
  • 🎹 Excellent sound quality and tone

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain in background
  • 🤔 Confusing in-app purchase system
  • 👎 UI/UX could use improvement
  • 🔇 Audio issues and no sound

TriplePlay Connect

From 227 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Better tracking than older Roland gear
  • 👍 Easy to install and get started
  • 👍 Works well as a DAW controller
  • 👍 Hardware is very good
  • 👍 App gets better with updates

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes randomly
  • 🐛 App crashes when editing/saving Combis
  • 🐛 Clunky Combi editing/organization
  • 🐛 Cannot reconnect after pairing lost
  • 🐛 No sound from guitar through app

Bugs and requests

SynthMaster One

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Stuck notes and MIDI issues
  • Preset loading crashes
  • Restore purchases not working
  • Incompatibility with certain DAWs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add custom wavetable support
  • Improve MIDI mapping and MPE functionality
  • Optimize performance on older devices
  • Streamline preset management and browsing

TriplePlay Connect

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • App crashes randomly
  • App crashes when editing/saving Combis
  • App crashes when clicking iTunes button
  • App crashes when changing sounds
  • App crashes constantly
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  • App crashes when making adjustments
  • App crashes repeatedly
  • Cannot reconnect to app after pairing lost
  • No sound from guitar through app
  • In-app purchases don't work
  • Tones hang or don't sound
  • Slow performance
  • Cannot switch modes
  • No connection to iPad
  • False tones/noise with some instruments
  • App stopped working after update
  • Arpeggiator only goes up
  • Drains iPad battery
  • Severe latency issues
  • Cannot access EastWest sounds
  • Hoaky clips blast from monitors
  • App poops out and says not compatible
  • Problem downloading purchased sounds
  • Firmware update issues
  • Cannot find purchased sound pack
  • Hung and crashed when pulling tracks from iTunes
  • TPConnect keeps working in the background

Requested features

14 requests
  • Add more features to iOS app
  • Ability to organize Combi folders
  • Ability to back up Combis
  • Create set lists
  • Support for other MIDI controllers
Show 9 more
  • Add more instrument sounds (harmonica, accordion)
  • Add more stringed instruments (banjo, uke, sitar, mandolin)
  • Add more patches/sounds
  • Ability to add instruments directly to the app
  • More neck splits
  • Advanced app version
  • Simplified, less cluttered interface
  • Better integration with other synth apps
  • App should act as a MIDI controller on other apps

In-app purchases

11 purchases

SynthMaster One

One-time11
  • BigTone Club Construction Set$4.99
  • True Trance Sounds Volume 1$4.99
  • Vandalism Future House$4.99
Show 8 more
  • NatLife Retrowave Sounds Vol.1$4.99
  • Demis Hellen Euphoric Trance$4.99
  • Venus Theory Trap Sounds$4.99
  • Vandalism Shocking Future Bass$4.99
  • NatLife Progressive&Deep Vol.1$4.99
  • Bluffmunkey Cinematic Sounds$4.99
  • Desktop Presets Upgrade$7.99
  • SM One Expansions Bundle$24.99
5 purchases

TriplePlay Connect

One-time5
  • TriplePlay Wireless MIDIFree
  • Da'Bounce$5.99
  • Analog End$9.99
Show 2 more
  • Electric Spirals$9.99
  • Electric Rock$9.99

Questions

Is SynthMaster One free?
SynthMaster One costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is TriplePlay Connect free?
TriplePlay Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SynthMaster One or TriplePlay Connect?
SynthMaster One is rated higher. SynthMaster One averages 4.7 out of 5 from 743 ratings, while TriplePlay Connect averages 4.2 from 227 ratings.
Do SynthMaster One or TriplePlay Connect have ads?
Neither SynthMaster One nor TriplePlay Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SynthMaster One or TriplePlay Connect?
SynthMaster One ships an update every 2 months, and TriplePlay Connect every 4 months. Most recently, SynthMaster One was updated on October 16, 2026 and TriplePlay Connect on October 16, 2026.

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