# SynthDrum Kick vs NebulizerAU

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SynthDrum Kick | NebulizerAU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthdrum-kick/id1362619238/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nebulizerau/id6760477018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Betowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/538476580) | [Matthew Caldwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/993500585) |

## What reviewers say

### SynthDrum Kick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthdrum-kick/id1362619238)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### NebulizerAU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nebulizerau/id6760477018)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*