# Polygonome vs AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer at 27K against Polygonome's 8. AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Polygonome's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer has 27K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Polygonome's written reviews are positive against 95% of AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Polygonome ships an update every 4 months, AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polygonome | AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polygonome/id1316236759/reviews) | **[4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-synth-one-synthesizer/id1371050497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 94.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arturs Krumins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316236758) | [AudioKit Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307785645) |

## What reviewers say

### Polygonome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polygonome/id1316236759)

This app visualizes polyrhythms using interactive polygons, simplifying complex rhythmic patterns. It automatically calculates beat subdivisions, making it an excellent tool for musicians, especially those studying traditions like Carnatic Music.

**Highlights:** Polygon visualization for polyrhythms, Automatic beat subdivision calculation, Interactive polygon controls, Supports complex rhythmic patterns, Ideal for Carnatic Music students

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-synth-one-synthesizer/id1371050497)

This is a free, open-source professional synthesizer app for iOS devices. It offers over 300 presets, MIDI support, a sequencer, and vintage-inspired filters. Learn music production basics and create your own sounds.

**Highlights:** Over 300+ Presets, MIDI Support, Vintage-Style Sequencer, Analog Filters, Expressive Arpeggiators, Open-Source

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😎 Easy to use
- 🔥 Clean patches
- 👍 Awesome synth
- 🎸 Works great with GarageBand
- 🤩 Absolutely stunning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 No AU support yet
- 🤔 Crashes with Audiobus 3
- 🤔 Poor palette of sounds
- 🤔 Mod wheel issues
- 🤔 Occasional crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Keyboard issues on iPhone
- Crashes with Audiobus 3
- Mod wheel issues

**Requested features**

- Add AU support
- Add just intonation feature
- Add dotted-8th-note delay option
- Add more sound packs
- Add drum machine/sequencing capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Polygonome free?

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

### Is AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer free?

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Polygonome or AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer?

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer is rated higher. Polygonome averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer averages 4.9 from 27K ratings.

### Do Polygonome or AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer have ads?

Neither Polygonome nor AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Polygonome or AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer?

Polygonome ships an update every 4 months, and AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer monthly. Most recently, Polygonome was updated on November 6, 2026 and AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer on November 12, 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.*