LCW vs EduSynth
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!
EduSynth
Explore the world of subtractive synthesis with an interactive educational tool. Learn about oscillators, filters, and envelopes through hands-on experimentation and guided lessons. Connect MIDI controllers or use your keyboard to play and create sounds.
- Interactive subtractive synthesis engine
- Three oscillators with multiple waveforms
- Classic Moog-style ladder filter
- Dual ADSR envelopes
- Built-in learning modules
- MIDI controller support
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EduSynth is an educational synthesizer for iOS and macOS that teaches you the fundamentals of subtractive synthesis — by letting you play one. Built around a real-time C++ DSP engine modeled after the classic Moog architecture, EduSynth gives you three oscillators, a 24dB/octave ladder filter, dual ADSR envelopes, an LFO, and a mixer — all with a clean, intuitive interface designed for learning. PLAY & EXPLORE • Three oscillators with saw, square, triangle, and sine waveforms • Classic Moog ladder low-pass filter with resonance and self-oscillation • Separate filter and amplitude ADSR envelopes • LFO with multiple shapes and modulation targets (pitch, filter, amplitude, PWM) • Portamento with off, on, and legato modes • 10+ factory presets to get you started instantly LEARN AS YOU GO • Built-in Learn window with chapters covering signal flow, oscillators, filters, envelopes, LFO, and more • Interactive info popovers on every section explaining what each knob does • Visual signal flow strip showing how sound moves through the synth • Chapters on digital audio fundamentals and real-time audio programming CONNECT & PERFORM • Full MIDI support — connect any MIDI controller • MIDI settings window with per-device enable/disable and live activity monitor • Computer keyboard input — play notes without any hardware • Autoplay mode with selectable demo melodies DESIGNED FOR LEARNING EduSynth is perfect for music production students, audio programming enthusiasts, sound design beginners, and anyone curious about how synthesizers actually work. Every parameter is explained in plain language, and the Learn window goes deeper into the theory and code behind the sound. Available in English and Italian.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EduSynth at 5.0 against LCW's 4.3. LCW's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EduSynth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | LCW | EduSynth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Itoh Tomoaki | Davide Fiorino |
Customer experience
LCW
EduSynth
In-app purchases
LCW
No in-app purchases
EduSynth
No in-app purchases
