Comparison

SynthDrum Kick vs FAC Punchlab

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

Head to head
About

SynthDrum Kick

Create unique kick drum sounds using synthesis rather than samples. This lightweight, fast plugin offers extensive controls for EDM genres and integrates seamlessly with iOS DAWs. Get the perfect kick sound quickly without relying on presets.

Highlights
  • AUv3 AudioUnit plugin
  • Synthesized kick drum sounds
  • Pitch and Amp envelopes
  • Delayable LFO for AM/FM
  • Dual parametric EQ
  • Soft clipper
  • Velocity sensitive
Features
Currently charting
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AUv3 Drum Synthesizer for iOS SynthDrum Kick is a fast, focused Audio Unit plugin for designing punchy, modern drum sounds—fully synthesised, no samples required. Create kicks from scratch in seconds. No digging through sample packs. No compromises. Just direct control over your sound. Load multiple instances in your favourite AU host like GarageBand, Cubasis, AUM, or BeatMaker 3 to build full percussion setups with ease. Go Further with the Included Sequencer App Load up to 8 Audio Unit SynthDrum Kick instances into the included app and drive them with a powerful 64-step sequencer. Independent channel lengths for polyrhythms Built-in mixer Integrated FX: reverb, delay, compressor, limiter Create evolving patterns and complete rhythmic ideas—all in one place. Sound Design Without Limits From tight, punchy house kicks to deep, tuned trap bass, SynthDrum Kick gives you everything you need to shape your sound. All sounds are 100% synth-generated, giving you total control and a unique result every time—no recycled samples. A streamlined interface and purpose-built DSP engine keep everything fast, focused, and musical. Designed for Percussion Unlike general-purpose synths, SynthDrum Kick is built specifically for drum synthesis: Fast workflow Focused controls No unnecessary parameters Everything is tuned for creating powerful, mix-ready kicks quickly. Features AUv3 (Audio Unit Extension) Lightweight and efficient Multiple instances supported Sound Engine Oscillator: Sine, 909-style clipped triangle Pitch Envelope (retriggered for percussive shaping) Amp Envelope (optimised for drums) LFO (with delay, AM/FM modulation) Noise generator Processing Dual parametric EQ Soft clipper Velocity sensitivity Preset system

About

FAC Punchlab

Energize your music with this audio rack featuring 9 precision processors. Enhance mixes, boost drums, and shape unique sounds with dynamic effects, noise modulation, and saturation. Personalize your signal flow and achieve rich, harmonically driven tones.

Highlights
  • 9 precision audio processors
  • Dynamic effects for sound crafting
  • Enhance mix impact and presence
  • Elevate drums with punch
  • Noise modulation and saturation
  • Rearrange FX positions
  • Low latency with oversampling
Features
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Looking for that extra punch and energy to make your mark in the crowded music scene? Look no further – FAC Punchlab is your solution, an all-in-one super audio rack with 9 precision audio processors, ready to energize and revitalize your sound! • Combine essential dynamic effects for effortless sound crafting • Enhance your mix quickly, boosting its natural impact and presence • Elevate your drums with punch and unique character • Shape your sound with BOUM, emphasizing resonant tonality • Infuse life with Fizz, a dynamic noise modulator • Add saturation to achieve rich, harmonically driven tones • Maintain clarity with a versatile clipper and final limiter • Personalize your signal flow by rearranging FX positions • Low latency with optional oversampling • Waveform view of the pre and post signal • Advanced Responsive Design, portrait and landscape views • Universal Purchase: AUv3 for iOS (iPad/iPhone), macOS and Vision Pro FAC Punchlab, your sonic atelier, empowers you to design and showcase the unique characteristics of your instruments! Whether you're a novice in music production or an avid amateur musician exploring various genres, this tool is sure to ignite your creative spark! The documentation is available at fredantoncorvest.com/FAC_Punchlab.html

Screenshots

SynthDrum Kick4 screens
FAC Punchlab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SynthDrum Kick at $2.99 against FAC Punchlab's $14.99. SynthDrum Kick also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). FAC Punchlab's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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

SynthDrum Kick costs $2.99 and FAC Punchlab $14.99 up front. FAC Punchlab sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SynthDrum Kick asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SynthDrum Kick against 5.0 for FAC Punchlab. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 27 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of SynthDrum Kick's written reviews are positive against 100% of FAC Punchlab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SynthDrum Kick ships an update every 9 months, FAC Punchlab every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SynthDrum Kick versus FAC Punchlab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynthDrum KickFAC Punchlab
Price$2.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.9 (19 ratings)5.0 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1927 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul BetowskiFrederic Corvest

Customer experience

SynthDrum Kick

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%

FAC Punchlab

All ratings26 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SynthDrum Kick

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FAC Punchlab

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$14.99

Questions

Is SynthDrum Kick free?
SynthDrum Kick costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FAC Punchlab free?
FAC Punchlab costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SynthDrum Kick or FAC Punchlab?
FAC Punchlab is rated higher. SynthDrum Kick averages 4.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while FAC Punchlab averages 5.0 from 27 ratings.
Do SynthDrum Kick or FAC Punchlab have ads?
Neither SynthDrum Kick nor FAC Punchlab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SynthDrum Kick or FAC Punchlab?
SynthDrum Kick ships an update every 9 months, and FAC Punchlab every 3 months. Most recently, SynthDrum Kick was updated on November 6, 2026 and FAC Punchlab on November 8, 2026.

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