Comparison

SynthDrum Kick vs NebulizerAU

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
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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

NebulizerAU

This audio effect plugin emulates the sound of an old-school, warbly tape delay. It functions as an AUv3 effect, allowing it to be used on multiple tracks within various audio applications. It delivers a distinct lo-fi sound.

Highlights
  • AUv3 effect plugin
  • Tape delay emulation
  • Lo-fi sound character
  • Stackable on multiple tracks
  • Compatible with GarageBand, AUM
Features
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Old school warbly malfunctioning tape delay Nebulizer comes echoing back from the IAA doldrums. But fear not. Even though it's now an AUv3 effect plugin, ready to stack up on multiple tracks in GarageBand, AUM or your favourite audio application, it's still the wayward lo-fi monstrosity you used to know. And if you didn't know it, isn't it about time you did? Nebulizer is totally free. No ads, no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, no surveillance, no nag screens. If you want premium features, this is not the app for you.

Screenshots

SynthDrum Kick4 screens
NebulizerAU2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NebulizerAU at Free against SynthDrum Kick's $2.99. NebulizerAU also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 months). SynthDrum Kick's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 3). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

NebulizerAU is free to download; SynthDrum Kick costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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 NebulizerAU. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SynthDrum Kick has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SynthDrum Kick ships an update every 9 months, NebulizerAU daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SynthDrum Kick versus NebulizerAU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynthDrum KickNebulizerAU
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (19 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul BetowskiMatthew Caldwell

Customer experience

SynthDrum Kick

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

NebulizerAU

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SynthDrum Kick

No in-app purchases

None

NebulizerAU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SynthDrum Kick free?
SynthDrum Kick costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NebulizerAU free?
NebulizerAU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SynthDrum Kick or NebulizerAU?
NebulizerAU is rated higher. SynthDrum Kick averages 4.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while NebulizerAU averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do SynthDrum Kick or NebulizerAU have ads?
Neither SynthDrum Kick nor NebulizerAU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SynthDrum Kick or NebulizerAU?
SynthDrum Kick ships an update every 9 months, and NebulizerAU daily. Most recently, SynthDrum Kick was updated on September 29, 2026 and NebulizerAU on September 13, 2026.

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