UNO Synth Editor vs SynthMaster One for iPhone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UNO Synth Editor
This app provides advanced control for a specific analog synthesizer, allowing users to manage presets, shape sounds, and configure global and MIDI settings. It offers access to all synth engine elements and includes artist-created presets for inspiration.
- Preset management and transfer
- Full control over synth engine
- Sound shaping with envelopes and LFOs
- Arpeggiator and keyboard controls
- Global and MIDI settings configuration
- Artist preset library
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**New: Librarian feature & Artist Presets** UNO Synth Editor’s Presets tab lets you easily manage presets and transfer them between your Mac/PC/iOS device and UNO Synth. Browse, audition and search, arrange presets into custom categories, and easily add and re-order presets on UNO Synth itself. And bulk transfer makes it easy to quickly prepare the Synth for performances. UNO Synth Editor also now offers presets from VIP artists like Synthmania, HaQ AttaQ and more, covering a wealth of styles and genres to inspire your creativity. UNO Synth Editor is the companion app for IK’s UNO Synth. Easily access and control all the aspects of this powerful analog synthesizer from your iPhone or iPad while UNO Synth is connected. UNO Synth Editor gives you enhanced access to every element of the synth engine for massive sound-shaping potential. Adjust continuously variable waveshapes and pulse-width modulation, and use full access to the Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release controls of both the filter and amplitude envelopes for even more in-depth sound design. Arpeggiator and keyboard controls help you prep for live shows. Lastly, UNO Synth Editor gives you control over the hardware unit’s global and MIDI settings, making it easier to configure UNO Synth for more complex setups and rigs. Features: • Powerful editor for use with IK’s UNO Synth analog synthesizer • Full control over all features of the hardware unit • Instant access to full Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release filter controls • Adjust settings for Live effects like Vibrato, Tremolo, and Wah • Full 88-key keyboard for easier programming of arpeggios and sequences • Pitch and mod wheels for more dynamic control of your playing • Advanced access to the on-board Arpeggiator • New librarian tab to sort & categorize presets & transfer between UNO and the app • Global and MIDI controls for faster setup of advanced configurations Requires UNO Synth with firmware version 1.1. Firmware updater can be downloaded from www.ikmultimedia.com/userarea after registration of the unit.
SynthMaster One for iPhone
This powerful wavetable synthesizer app offers an intuitive workflow for creating new sounds. It features a rich library of wavetables, inspiring factory presets, and real-time modulation feedback for sound design.
- Wavetable synthesis
- 300 factory presets
- AUv3 support
- Files App integration
- Real-time modulation feedback
- Semi-modular architecture
- 32-step arpeggiator/sequencer
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SynthMaster One for iPhone is KV331 Audio's first full blown synth app for iPhone. It's a powerful wavetable synth with an intuitive workflow. With its simple layout, rich wavetable/waveform content and inspiring factory presets library, designing new sounds with SynthMaster One for iPhone is a joy. SynthMaster One for iPhone is feature wise identical to the desktop version except the following: * 8 voice polyphony (32 for the desktop version) * Comes with 300 presets (1250 for the desktop version) FEATURES * 300 Factory Presets: SynthMaster One iOS comes with inspiring factory presets from a world class team of sound designers: Arksun, Aiyn Zahev, BigTone Studios, Brian Transeau, Bluffmunkey, Bulent Biyikoglu, Gercek Dorman, Dejavu Sound, Fragment Audio, Kurt Ader, Mirko Ruta, Nori Ubukata, Rob Lee, Ufuk Kevser, Selcuk Ergen, The Machine, Vandalism Sound, Venus Theory, Vorpalsound and Xenos Soundworks * AUv3: SynthMaster One iOS supports AudioUnits V3, allowing multiple instances to run under supporting DAW apps like GarageBand, Cubasis or Beat Maker. * Files App Integration: Easily import/export presets, waveforms or scales using the common file browser UI (requires iOS 11+). * Real-time Modulation Feedback: See in real-time how modulation sources and targets change. This is a very helpful feature when designing sounds! * Cross Platform Cloud Synchronization: Easily synchronize your SynthMaster One related data across multiple platforms (Windows, MacOS, iPad, iPhone) * Semi-Modular Architecture: For each SynthMaster One instance, there are 2 oscillators with 2 sub oscillators, 2 Filters, 4 ADSR Envelopes, 3 LFOs, a powerful 16 step arpeggiator/sequencer and also 11 different effects that can be inserted on to 6 FX insert slots. The sub oscillators can be connected to the oscillators in 5 different modes which let you use it as a regular sub oscillator or do complex modulations such as ring modulation, amplitude modulation, phase modulation or frequency modulation. * 32 Step Arpeggiator/Sequencer: The arpeggiator in SynthMaster One features classic arpeggiator modes such as Up, Down, UpDown, DownUp, UpDown2, DownUp2, AsPlayed as well as Sequence, Chord and Arpeggiate modes. * Wavetable Synthesis: SynthMaster One implements true wavetable synthesis which opens up new possibilities for sound design. It comes with a rich content library with hundreds of waveforms and wavetables. * Stereo Oscillators with up to 16 voices Unison: Each of the 2 oscillators in SynthMaster One have stereo output, and can have up to 16 voices "unison". Using the "voices", "voices mix", "detune curve", "detune spread", "pan stread", "tone spread" and "phase spread" parameters, each oscillator can generate a rich "supersaw" type sound. * Zero Delay Feedback Filters: All of the 4 filter categories in SynthMaster One are developed using the zero delay feedback filter technology. With advanced filter parameters like input gain, drive, acid, filter nonlinearities and up to 4 times oversampling you can get that "analog" sound from the filters! * Rich Set of Effects: SynthMaster One features 11 different effect types: Distortion, LoFi, Ensemble, Phaser, 6 Band EQ, Compressor, Vocoder, Delay, Chorus, Tremolo, Reverb. * Microtuning: SynthMaster One supports Scala tuning, so tuning can be set either for each preset or globally by loading from a Scala tuning file. SynthMaster One comes with 300+ scales ranging from 5 note equal tempered scales to 12 note alternate tuning scales. * Preset Browser: SynthMaster One features a comprehensive preset browser with separate search criterias for instrument type, preset attributes, music style or preset author. SUPPORTS * All 64-bit iPad devices * AUv3 Audio Unit Extensions * Note-per-channel MIDI controllers (MPE) * Ableton Link * Interapp Audio and AudioBus * Bluetooth LE MIDI Controllers * AirDrop
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SynthMaster One for iPhone at 4.8 against UNO Synth Editor's 3.8. SynthMaster One for iPhone also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). UNO Synth Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, 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
Both are free to download. SynthMaster One for iPhone sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. UNO Synth Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.
SynthMaster One for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SynthMaster One for iPhone has 331 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of UNO Synth Editor's written reviews are positive against 66% of SynthMaster One for iPhone's.
UNO Synth Editor ships an update every 9 months, SynthMaster One for iPhone every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UNO Synth Editor | SynthMaster One for iPhone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (11 ratings) | 4.8 (331 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 66.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 331 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 10.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 297 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IK Multimedia US, LLC | KV331 Audio |
Customer experience
UNO Synth Editor
SynthMaster One for iPhone
Bugs and requests
UNO Synth Editor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SynthMaster One for iPhone
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes when loading saved presets
- App crashes when setting default sound
- AUv3 option disappears in GarageBand
- Inability to reload user patches without crashing
- Inability to purchase certain IAP packs
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- Cells don't save, revert to first synth
- App doesn't function or open in GarageBand
- Every note is 1 note or lower
- GUI is cut off on iPhone SE
- IAA not loading in FL mobile
Requested features
10 requests- Fix in-app purchase issues
- Improve GarageBand AUv3 stability
- Enable saving of custom presets
- Address crashing when loading presets
- Fix note pitch issues
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- Ensure app is not abandonware
- Improve UI scaling on smaller screens
- Fix wavetable scrolling issues
- Make IAA work properly
- Allow recording of music
In-app purchases
UNO Synth Editor
No in-app purchases
SynthMaster One for iPhone
- BigTone Club Construction Set$4.99
- True Trance Sounds Volume 1$4.99
- Vandalism Future House$4.99
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- NatLife Retrowave Sounds Vol.1$4.99
- Demis Hellen Euphoric Trance$4.99
- NatLife Progressive&Deep Vol.1$4.99
- Vandalism Shocking Future Bass$4.99
- Venus Theory Trap Sounds$4.99
- Desktop Presets Upgrade$9.99
- SM One Expansions Bundle$24.99
Questions
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