# SoundFonts vs subflow

The clearest difference is price: subflow at Free against SoundFonts's $7.99. subflow also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). SoundFonts's advantage is chart position (#39 vs unranked) and ratings volume (146 vs 17). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

subflow is free to download; SoundFonts costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for SoundFonts against 4.3 for subflow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoundFonts has 146 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of SoundFonts's written reviews are positive against 67% of subflow's.

SoundFonts ships an update every 2 weeks, subflow every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundFonts | subflow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundfonts/id1453325077/reviews)** | [4.3 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subflow/id1570176211/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 187 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brad Howes](https://appshunter.io/developer/430573224) | [Ello Skelling Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569508906) |

## What reviewers say

### SoundFonts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundfonts/id1453325077)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app is a polyphonic audio synthesizer that uses soundfont files to generate a vast array of sounds. It functions as a standalone app and an AUv3 plugin, compatible with music creation software. MIDI input is fully supported for external keyboard control.

**Highlights:** Polyphonic audio synthesis, Vast soundfont library, AUv3 plugin support, Reverb and delay effects, MIDI keyboard input, MIDI over Bluetooth

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### subflow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subflow/id1570176211)

Create dynamic music visualizations for any setting. Control modes, speed, and beat patterns with intuitive screen gestures. Advanced users can leverage UDP and OS2L for complex control with DJ software.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based control for modes, speed, and beats, Beat pattern customization, UDP command sequencing, OS2L integration with DJ software, Color customization via long press

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoundFonts free?

SoundFonts costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is subflow free?

subflow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SoundFonts or subflow?

SoundFonts is rated higher. SoundFonts averages 4.4 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while subflow averages 4.3 from 17 ratings.

### Do SoundFonts or subflow have ads?

Neither SoundFonts nor subflow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SoundFonts or subflow?

SoundFonts ships an update every 2 weeks, and subflow every 6 days. Most recently, SoundFonts was updated on September 21, 2026 and subflow on September 9, 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.*