Minimoog Model D Synthesizer vs Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Minimoog Model D Synthesizer
This app is a digital recreation of a legendary analog synthesizer, offering classic sound design with modern features like polyphony, an arpeggiator, and a looping recorder. Explore vast sonic possibilities with included presets or craft your own unique sounds.
- Over 160 included presets
- Up to 4-note polyphony
- Arpeggiator module
- Real-time looping recorder
- Stereo ping-pong delay
- Bender time modulation effect
- AUv3 Audio Unit extensions support
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The Minimoog Model D App is a software transmutation of the world’s first portable synthesizer, the Minimoog Model D®. Anyone can jump in and play with over 160 included presets or lay fingers to the controls and begin exploring vast magical realms of creative potential for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and Mac. The Minimoog Model D App incorporates a number of inspiring sound creation tools and capabilities not present on its analog antecedent. New functions include the ability to play chords with up to four-note polyphony, an easy-to-use arpeggiator for rhythmic pattern creation, a real time looping recorder with unlimited overdubbing capacity, a tempo-synchronizable stereo ping pong delay module, and the Bender -- a wide-range stereo time modulation effect module. The Minimoog Model D App also supports AUv3 Audio Unit extensions, which allows multiple instances of this powerful instrument to be used simultaneously within compatible iOS apps supporting AUv3. A BRIEF HISTORY Introduced by Moog in 1970, the Minimoog Model D served as the archetype for all electronic keyboards that followed. It gave users the ability to design their own sounds, translating imagination into reality. The Minimoog’s portability, affordability and accessibility made it the go-to instrument for musicians looking to expand beyond the traditional sounds of the time. Bernie Worrell used the Minimoog Model D to establish Parliament Funkadelic’s futuristic funk sound. Kraftwerk employed the Minimoog Model D on the successful concept album Autobahn, sparking an entirely new genre. Gary Numan replaced his live band’s guitars with Minimoog Model Ds, creating the prototype for industrial music. The classic sound of the Minimoog Model D can be heard on Bob Marley’s Catch A Fire, Michael Jackson’s Thriller and Dr. Dre’s The Chronic; Detailed in the mini-doc series “A Brief History Of The Minimoog”. FEATURES • Ships with over 160 presets (hundreds more available in the Minimoog Model D App Store) • Up to 4-notes of polyphony • Easily share presets and audio recordings with friends • Arpeggiator module with note-hold and chord latch capability • Stereo ping-pong delay effect • Bender time modulation effect • Real-time looping recorder with overdub and immediate sharing • Selectable envelope shapes and triggering behavior • Effortless MIDI CC mapping • Seamlessly backup presets to iCloud • Play mode for easier panel and keyboard interaction • A new take on the classic feedback/overload path SUPPORTS • All 64-bit iOS devices • AUv3 Audio Unit Extensions (Including GarageBand) • MPE Controller Support • Ableton Link • Inter-App Audio and Audiobus • 7 and 14-Bit MIDI • MIDI Program Change Support • Bluetooth LE MIDI controllers • Share over AirDrop, Mail, or other iOS applications
Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit
Create professional talkbox sounds and melodies with a versatile keyboard interface. Explore various scales and harmonies, and add expressive effects like vibrato and pitch bends. Ideal for musicians and beginners alike.
- Classic Sawtooth Talkbox Sound
- Programmable harmonies and chords
- 30-key chromatic keyboard
- Jam Stack for improvisation
- Vibrato, modulation, and pitch bends
- 9 popular scales
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Poly Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit is designed from the ground up for playing talkbox on the ElectroSpit ESX-1 mobile talkbox or any traditional talkbox, and comes with the perfect talkbox sound. The user interface is optimized for playing pro-quality melodies and harmonies with a keyboard layout that lets you fly. 30+ keys on your phone screen give you more room to express yourself. Easily add vibrato, modulation and pitch bends by dragging your fingers side to side or with the on screen pitchbend and modulation wheels to increase the funk and soul in your talkbox sound. You can also use pressure or shake to add vibrato. No musical training? No problem! Just slide your finger on the Jam Stack and get funky. The intuitive Jam stack allows you to improvise in one of 9 popular scales in any key. Technical Features: -Classic Sawtooth Talkbox Sound -Programmable harmonies -Programmable backing chords -30 key chromatic keyboard -Octave Transpose -Key Transpose -Pitchbend Wheel -Modulation Wheel -Portamento -Glide Time -9 Popular Scales like Blues and Pentatonic -Fine Tuning -works with ESX-1 Mobile Talkbox or any traditional talkbox - Selectable color skins - vertical keyboard mode Minimum Requirements: iPad 5th Gen, iPhone 6s, iOS 14 or better. iPhone 6s Plus or better recommended
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit at $4.99 against Minimoog Model D Synthesizer's $29.99. Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Minimoog Model D Synthesizer's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 2) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Minimoog Model D Synthesizer costs $29.99 and Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit $4.99 up front. Minimoog Model D Synthesizer sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit asks for nothing beyond the download.
Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minimoog Model D Synthesizer has 3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Minimoog Model D Synthesizer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit's.
Minimoog Model D Synthesizer ships an update monthly, Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Minimoog Model D Synthesizer | Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (3K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #120 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 538 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Moog Music Inc. | ElectroSpit Inc. |
Customer experience
Minimoog Model D Synthesizer
Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit
Bugs and requests
Minimoog Model D Synthesizer
Reported bugs
3 issues- UI elements not displaying properly on iPad Pro
- Preset selection not working consistently
- Synth not responding to input in certain DAWs
Requested features
5 requests- Global tempo setting
- Ability to create and organize custom presets
- Expanded MIDI mapping options
- Improved integration with DAWs
- Resizable UI for better usability on various devices
Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Minimoog Model D Synthesizer
- Minimoog ClassicsFree
- Model D Anthology$0.99
- Astral Explorations$1.99
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Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit
No in-app purchases
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