Comparison

Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit vs HOUSE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit

This music synthesizer app is designed for playing a talkbox sound, either with a mobile talkbox accessory or a traditional one. It features a 30-key chromatic keyboard, intuitive controls for vibrato, pitch bends, and modulation, and a 'Jam Stack' for improvising in various scales.

Highlights
  • 30-key chromatic keyboard
  • Vibrato, modulation, and pitch bend controls
  • Jam Stack for improvisation
  • 9 popular scales
  • Works with mobile or traditional talkboxes
  • Octave and key transpose
Features
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Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit is designed from the ground up for playing talkbox on the ElectroSpit ESX-1 mobile talkbox or any traditional talkbox, and comes with the perfect talkbox sound. The user interface is optimized for playing pro-quality melodies with a keyboard layout that lets you fly. 30 keys on your phone screen give you more room to express yourself. Easily add vibrato, modulation and pitch bends by dragging your fingers side to side or with the on screen pitchbend and modulation wheels to increase the funk and soul in your talkbox sound. No musical training? No problem! Just slide your finger on the Jam Stack and get funky. The intuitive Jam stack allows you to improvise in one of 9 popular scales in any key. Technical Features: -Classic Sawtooth Talkbox Sound -30 key chromatic keyboard -Octave Transpose -Key Transpose -Pitchbend Wheel -Modulation Wheel -Portamento -Glide Time -9 Popular Scales like Blues and Pentatonic -Fine Tuning -works with ESX-1 Mobile Talkbox or any traditional talkbox ### Device Compatibility Requires iOS 15.0 or later. **iPhone:** - iPhone 6s and later - iPhone SE (1st generation and later) **iPad:** - iPad Air 2 (2014) - iPad 5th generation (2017) - iPad mini 4 (2015) - iPad Pro (all models)

About

HOUSE

This app recreates the sound of a famous vintage electric piano, meticulously sampled and edited by award-winning producers. It offers studio-quality sound on your mobile device for songwriting, performance, and production.

Highlights
  • Vintage electric piano emulation
  • Studio-quality sound
  • Easy-to-use controls
  • 4 Velocity Layers
  • MIDI keyboard and pedal support
  • iOS AUv3 Plug-in
Features
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Created by two award-winning producers, HOUSE: MARK I was custom made exclusively for your iPhone & iPad. Perfect for the studio, songwriting, and performance. “Really kind of blowing me away... It sounds so freaking great” – Justin Gilbert (Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys, Eminem) “This is killer... Really phenomenal.” – Tracyan Martin (Janelle Monae, Musiq Soulchild, Fantasia) A famous vintage electric piano was recorded and lovingly hand edited by award-winning producers. The tines. The noise. The feel. The vibe. It’s all here. Handmade by Henny Tha Bizness (Platinum-selling Producer, Jay-Z, Drake, more) and Kennard Garrett (Award-winning Producer/Songwriter, Sting, Shaggy, more), HOUSE: MARK I has already been endorsed and used by professional musicians and hit-making engineers. FEATURES: • Easy-to-use controls. Only the knobs you need. • Pro Sound quality. It’s all about the Vibe. • 4 Velocity Layers, meticulously hand edited and under 150mb • Studio quality sound – on the go. Create wherever you are. • Feels "Real" with carefully sampled key noise and air PLUS: • Use a MIDI keyboard & pedal to play • Standalone app, plus iOS AUv3 Plug-in • Universal: For one low price you get both the iPhone & iPad versions WEBSITE: audiokitpro.com/house “We really love the heck out of this thing! Hopefully you will as well” – Henny tha Bizness WATCH VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CKZEEYBUtU "This thing sounds amazing. Velocities are inspiring. Fun and vintage!" – The AudioDabbler, iOS YouTuber “It sounds beautiful! Feels great” – Daniela Rivera (Kylie Minogue, Coldplay, Selena Gomez) “HOUSE: MARK I is an app we play EVERYDAY on the records we create” – Westview Drive, producer team for Sting, Jay-Z, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Black Eyed Peas, J. Cole, Young Jeezy, R. Kelly, Brandy, Ice Cube, Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross, and many others. OPEN-SOURCE CODE: Learn how to make your own app! Completely free template to make your own sample-based iOS instrument and iPad AUv3 plug-in, available on Github: https://github.com/AudioKit/AUv3-Example-App REQUIREMENTS: iPhone 6s and above screen size. Requires iOS 11 and above. Will not work with 1st generation SE phones. YOUR SOUND ON THE GO: "This app is definitely something that I will be using a lot more on my gigs. If your laptop crashes the day before a gig, you can use your phone” – Tracyan Martin (Janelle Monae, Musiq Soulchild, Fantasia) SPECIAL THANKS: Morehouse College, AudioKit Team, Jeff Cooper, Matthew Fecher, Aure Prochazka, Jordan Rudess, Daniel Kuntz for the app icon, Brandon Rico, Marcus Manderson, Justin Gilbert, Jamie Portier, Tracyan Martin, Daniella Riviera * All organizations or artists listed in the materials are quotes (or for reference purposes). Unless otherwise stated, there is no official relationship with any company, artist, or organization listed here.

Screenshots

Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit3 screens
HOUSE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HOUSE at 88% against Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit's 42%. HOUSE also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit costs $0.99 and HOUSE $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit ships an update every 12 months, HOUSE every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit versus HOUSE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkbox Synth by ElectroSpitHOUSE
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating—4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews87.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElectroSpit Inc.AudioKit Pro

Customer experience

Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%

HOUSE

All ratings1,076 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive87.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative9.1%

Bugs and requests

Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HOUSE

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Midi data not recorded in some DAWs
  • Housemark track missing from exported mixes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expanded preset library
  • Improved velocity sensitivity
  • Ableton Link support
  • Better integration with iOS DAWs

In-app purchases

None

Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit

No in-app purchases

None

HOUSE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit free?
Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HOUSE free?
HOUSE costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit or HOUSE have ads?
Neither Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit nor HOUSE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit or HOUSE?
Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit ships an update every 12 months, and HOUSE every 4 days. Most recently, Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit was updated on October 24, 2026 and HOUSE on October 29, 2026.

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