LCW vs Synthesizer Sim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LCW
This application is a monophonic synthesizer with experimental functions. It offers multiple waveforms for DCO and LFO, along with flexible envelope generators and a time-modulatable delay effect. It supports Inter-App Audio for generator use.
- 4-channel monophonic voice
- Multiple DCO waveforms (Sine, Triangular, Sawtooth, Rectangular, Noise)
- Dual LFOs for voice and delay effects
- Multiple Envelope Generators (EG)
- Time modulatable delay for Chorus/Flanger effects
- Signal generator with threshold triggering
- Inter-App Audio support
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LCW-2 mono is a little complicated synthesizer. Based on ToyTone and implements several experimental functions. Specification - Voice 4 channels, Monophonic - DCO Wave form: Sine, Triangular, Sawtooth, Rectangular, Noise - LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) Wave form: Sine, Triangular, Sawtooth, Rectangular, Noise LFO1 for Voice LFO2 for Delay effect - EG (Envelop Generator) EG1 for Modulation EG2 for Modulation EG3 for AMP/Modulation - Time modulatable delay Time modulatable delay gives effects like Chorus / Flanger. - Signal Signal generator can trigger each voice in combination with a threshold. and more. - Support Inter-App Audio (Generator only) - Timbre that can be stored is 16 enjoy!
Synthesizer Sim
Transform your device into a versatile synthesizer with extensive sound-shaping capabilities. Explore a wide range of waveforms, envelopes, and effects. Record and share your musical creations as WAV files.
- Multiple oscillators and waveforms
- Extensive envelope and LFO modulation
- Built-in distortion, EQ, chorus, delay, reverb
- Responsive keyboard with MIDI support
- Poly, mono, and legato voice modes
- Customizable scales and tunings
- Performance recording and WAV export
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into an expressive synthesizer. Shape original sounds, play with touch or an external MIDI controller, and capture performances for later playback or WAV sharing. SYNTHESIZE YOUR SOUND • Three oscillators plus a sub oscillator • Six waveforms, unison, detune, mixer and stereo pan controls • Amp and filter envelopes with low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and notch modes • Distortion, EQ, chorus, delay and reverb • Two LFOs for pitch, amplitude and filter modulation PLAY AND CONTROL • Responsive keyboard with velocity, sustain, pitch bend and transpose • Poly, mono and legato voice modes with glide • USB, Bluetooth and network MIDI input • MIDI note, velocity, pitch bend and common controller support PRESETS AND TUNING • 96 factory presets for pads, leads, basses and more • Save your own User presets • Western, world and makam scales • Adjustable root, A4 reference and per-note cent offsets • Save custom User tunings RECORD AND SHARE • Record synth performances without microphone access • Replay saved performances with their sound and tuning settings • Export and share recordings as WAV files FREE AND PREMIUM The free version includes 10 factory presets, up to three User presets and tunings, one saved performance, and optional rewarded access to additional sounds. It may display ads. Premium removes ads and unlocks all 96 factory presets, unlimited User presets and tunings, and unlimited saved performances. Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Purchases are managed through your App Store account and can be restored in the app. Terms of Use: https://alyakastudio.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://alyakastudio.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LCW at none against Synthesizer Sim's 3. LCW also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Synthesizer Sim sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LCW asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for LCW against 4.3 for Synthesizer Sim. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 16 respectively.
| Parameter | LCW | Synthesizer Sim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | 4.3 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Itoh Tomoaki | Alper Kahriman |
Customer experience
LCW
Synthesizer Sim
In-app purchases
LCW
No in-app purchases
Synthesizer Sim
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$29.99








