# Synth Modes vs Synth Pro

The clearest difference is price: Synth Pro at Free against Synth Modes's $3.99. Synth Pro also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (553 vs 52). Synth Modes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Synth Pro is free to download; Synth Modes costs $3.99 up front. Synth Pro sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Synth Modes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Synth Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synth Pro has 553 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Synth Modes's written reviews are positive against 71% of Synth Pro's.

Synth Modes ships an update every 4 weeks, Synth Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Synth Modes | Synth Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synth-modes/id1445358435/reviews) | **[4.6 (553 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synth-pro-analog-synthesizer/id1635988723/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **553** |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Burns](https://appshunter.io/developer/522224284) | [TAQS.IM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457405202) |

## What reviewers say

### Synth Modes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synth-modes/id1445358435)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Quickly access cheat sheets for your eurorack synthesizer modules. Search by text or mode type, favorite pages, and generate patch ideas with the built-in generator. Replaces binders of printed PDFs with a faster, easier-to-use digital reference.

**Highlights:** Cheat sheets for 45+ eurorack modules, Search by text or mode type, Favorite pages for quick access, Patch generator for module ideas, Supports multiple firmware versions, Replaces printed PDF binders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Synth Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synth-pro-analog-synthesizer/id1635988723)

Explore authentic analog synth sounds and craft unique music with a powerful editing suite. This app offers studio-quality effects, layering capabilities, and MIDI/AUv3 support for both beginners and professionals. Save, share, and record your creations.

**Highlights:** Authentic analog & vintage synth sounds, Full synthesizer editing section, Professional-grade effects, Layer & split sounds, MIDI & AUv3 support, Save, share, & record creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TAQS.IM Monthly PRO Access | $5.99 | per month |
| TAQS.IM Yearly Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| TAQS.IM Yearly PRO Access | $29.99 | per year |
| CZ-101 PS Essentials | $2.99 | one-time |
| DW8PS Digital Analog | $2.99 | one-time |
| DXSevn Legend | $2.99 | one-time |
| JNO-106 I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ethereal Voices | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pad Sounds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Synth Strings & Brass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Synths | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hafla Synth | $2.99 | one-time |
| MOSS Leads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vintage Analog Synth Leads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Oriental Throwback | $2.99 | one-time |
| Synth Bass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Casio CZ101 Mono Synth Leads | $2.99 | one-time |
| JNO-106 II | $2.99 | one-time |
| TAQSIM Synth Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| TAQSIM Synth Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great for making music
- 🎵 Inspiring and authentic sounds
- 💡 Unique sonic textures
- 👍 Good for FNF songs
- 🌟 Free sounds are valuable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains phone battery significantly
- 🐛 Audio lags and glitches in GarageBand
- 💥 Crashes in GarageBand
- 🚫 Not recognized in GarageBand sometimes
- 🔊 No sound output

**Reported bugs**

- Audio lags and glitches in GarageBand
- Phone battery drain
- GarageBand crashes
- App not recognized in GarageBand
- No sound output

**Requested features**

- Merge duplicate sound banks
- Fix GarageBand integration issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Synth Modes free?

Synth Modes costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Synth Pro free?

Synth Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Synth Modes or Synth Pro?

Synth Pro is rated higher. Synth Modes averages 4.0 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Synth Pro averages 4.6 from 553 ratings.

### Do Synth Modes or Synth Pro have ads?

Synth Pro shows ads; Synth Modes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Synth Modes or Synth Pro?

Synth Modes ships an update every 4 weeks, and Synth Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, Synth Modes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Synth Pro on October 23, 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.*