# AudioKit FM Player 2 vs Jamboxx

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jamboxx at none against AudioKit FM Player 2's 8. Jamboxx also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). AudioKit FM Player 2's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AudioKit FM Player 2 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Jamboxx asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jamboxx 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 3.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AudioKit FM Player 2 ships an update monthly, Jamboxx every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AudioKit FM Player 2 | Jamboxx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-fm-player-2-dx-synth/id1307785646/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamboxx/id1367156059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 357 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Audiobus Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/672585101) | [Jamboxx](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399569546) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Jamboxx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamboxx/id1367156059)

This app enhances a specialized wind instrument, allowing users to improvise with backing tracks and animations. It offers guided tutorials for learning and advanced performance modes. Users can customize scales, keys, and octaves, and even add new instrument sounds.

**Highlights:** Jam mode with backing tracks and animations, Guided tutorials for learning, Customizable scales, keys, and octaves, Add new instrument sounds (.SF2, .SF3), MIDI out to DAWs like Ableton Live, On-screen dynamic note indicator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AudioKit FM Player 2 free?

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

### Is Jamboxx free?

Jamboxx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Jamboxx is rated higher. AudioKit FM Player 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Jamboxx averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AudioKit FM Player 2 or Jamboxx have ads?

AudioKit FM Player 2 shows ads; Jamboxx does not.

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

AudioKit FM Player 2 ships an update monthly, and Jamboxx every 2 months. Most recently, AudioKit FM Player 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Jamboxx on November 2, 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.*