AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer vs Simply Patterns
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer
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.
- Over 300+ Presets
- MIDI Support
- Vintage-Style Sequencer
- Analog Filters
- Expressive Arpeggiators
- Open-Source
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“A big step forward for mobile music” - CDM (Create Digital Music) "Groundbreaking iOS synth app" - Cult of Mac "Must-download for every iPad owner" - MacBreak *** "2018 App of the Year, Runner up" – Stuff.tv *** *** “Best iOS Music Apps of 2018” – Cult of Mac *** *** “Best of 2018: iOS Apps for Musicians” – Ask.Audio *** "AudioKit Synth One is a free feature-packed synth for your iPad, including 300+ presets created by professional sound designers behind M83, Tycho, and Rihanna" - Engadget *** “Best Music Apps of 2018” – Music Radar *** LEARN OUR INCREDIBLE STORY: Audiokitpro.com/synth *** Optimized for newer iPads & iPhones for best performance. Note: Requires iPhone 6 or higher screen size. App will not work on older iPhone 5/SE/Touch devices "A Stunning Endeavor... Sounds Amazing!" - Francis Preve, Electronic Musician Magazine “Amazing & Brilliant… Sounds fantastic!” – The Sound Test Room "A great example of human endeavor" - Gaz Williams, Sonic State "Sounds amazing... the start of something huge." - Ask.Audio AudioKit Synth One is the first completely free & open-source professional iOS Synthesizer app in history. No Ads. No IAP. It will always be free. "Powerful... Awesome" - Synthtopia.com "An amazing synth app for your iPad that’s as close to sorcery as it gets" - GarageBand Guide "Must Have iOS Synthesizer" - Synth Anatomy "Synth One is a robust piece of free software" - The Verge "It WOWS you... immediately fun to start tweaking!" - discchord "A damn fine synth" - Computer Music Magazine "Open-source and seriously powerful" - Future Music Magazine "A labour of love that everyone can enjoy" - Music Radar "Extremely exciting passion project" - Music Tech Magazine "Make your own imposing synthesizer sounds and teach yourself the basics of music production" - Lifehacker Learn more: audiokitpro.com/synth Created by over 100+ volunteers around the world (including sound designers for M83, Rihanna, Kanye West, Neon Trees, Mike Posner, Tycho, and more), this app includes MIDI support (play it with a MIDI keyboard or controller), sequencer, vintage-inspired analog filters, expressive arpeggiators, warm analog delays, and, over 300+ presets to get you started! Email us your music & bugs: hello@audiokitpro.com SYNTH ONE FEATURES: This synthesizer is completely free, fully functional, and ad-free. There are no IAP or anything to buy -- It’s the ultimate free iPad music instrument app! • Hybrid Analog/FM Poly Synthesizer • Over 300+ Presets crafted by famous sound designers • Audiobus 3 & Inter-app Audio (IAA) • Ableton Link • Five Oscillators (2 DCO, FM, Sub, Noise) • 2 LFOs with over a dozen routing possibilities • Vintage-Style 16-Step Sequencer • Classic poly arpeggiator • MIDI in (Control with a MIDI Keyboard or AudioBus/IAA) • Touchable ADSR Envelopes for Amp & Filter • FM Oscillator w/ Mod • Mono glide and legato • Dedicated Sine/Square -12/24 Sub Osc • 4-Pole Vintage Low-Pass Filter • High-Pass/Band Pass Filters • Beautiful Costello Reverb • Multi-tap (ping-pong) delay • TouchPads • Preset & Bank Import/Export & More… BONUS: Full Source code is now available! AudiokitPro.com/Synth Plus, it’s completely open-source. Use the code to learn how to build your own synth app or modify the app yourself! OFFICIAL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/hwDNgCYowYs "Amazing noises that will make your ears squee with glee" - Stuff Magazine "Pick of the Week" - MacBreak On the roadmap: • MPE Support (Play w/ a Roli Seaboard) • AUv3 Plug-in support
Simply Patterns
Create rhythms effortlessly with an intuitive step sequencer and high-fidelity sound engine. This app offers a minimalist workflow for quick beat-making, allowing real-time tweaking and easy export to DAWs or for sharing.
- Intuitive 16-step sequencer
- High-fidelity sound engine
- Real-time BPM and swing adjustment
- Minimalist, distraction-free interface
- Easy pattern export
- Per-step velocity control
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Simply Patterns: Effortless Rhythm Creation. Bring the power of a professional drum machine to your fingertips. Designed for producers, DJs, and rhythm enthusiasts, Simply Patterns strips away the complexity, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: the groove. Whether you are sketching out a techno skeleton or experimenting with complex polyrhythms, our intuitive interface makes music production feel natural and fluid. Key Features: Intuitive Step Sequencer: Build intricate patterns in seconds with a touch-optimized 16-step grid. High-Fidelity Sound Engine: Crisp, punchy drum kits inspired by legendary hardware and modern synthesis. Real-Time Tweaking: Adjust BPM, swing, and per-step velocity to give your tracks a human feel. Minimalist Workflow: No cluttered menus. A clean, distraction-free environment designed for peak creativity. Easy Export: Save your patterns and seamlessly integrate them into your favorite DAW or share them with collaborators. From the studio to the stage, Simply Patterns is the ultimate tool for quick, powerful, and fun beat-making. Start building your signature sound today. Privacy Policy: https://luchogax.com/simplypatterns/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer at 4.9 against Simply Patterns's 2.0. AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. Simply Patterns sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer asks for nothing beyond the download.
AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer has 27K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer | Simply Patterns |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (27K ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AudioKit Pro | Luciano Gaston Mareco |
Bugs and requests
AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer
Reported bugs
5 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Keyboard issues on iPhone
- Crashes with Audiobus 3
- Mod wheel issues
Requested features
12 requests- Add AU support
- Add just intonation feature
- Add dotted-8th-note delay option
- Add more sound packs
- Add drum machine/sequencing capabilities
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- Add more complex waveforms
- Add multi-filter support
- Add more than 2 oscillators
- Add ability to record MIDI tracks
- Add support for Bluetooth MIDI controllers
- Add dark mode option
- Add advanced analytics dashboard
Simply Patterns
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer
No in-app purchases
Simply Patterns
- Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
- Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
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