Pure Synth® Platinum vs BrainGear App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pure Synth® Platinum
This app is a versatile virtual instrument player for iOS, serving as a comprehensive solution for rompler, synthesizer, and wavetable needs. It offers advanced modulation, built-in effects, and expandable sound libraries. Users can store samples on external drives and customize their sound with unique features.
- Rompler, synthesizer, and wavetable engines
- Advanced automation and modulation system
- Includes VKFX Suite and additional free effects
- Expandable sound libraries via virtual IAP
- External drive support for sample storage
- MIDI Learn and modulate any parameter
- AUv3 Full View Support
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Pure Synth® Platinum is NOW FREE!!! It has evolved into one of the only Virtual Instrument Players on iOS and has emerged as the only substitute for your Rompler/Synth needs. All engines are fully capable as a romper, synthesizer, and wavetable mangler. We have a simple automation and modulation system where you simply touch+hold on any parameter and it will learn your MIDI CC commands and you can assign modulations to any parameter, including the effects. Our synth also includes all of the VKFX Suite from Overloud™ and we are always adding new effects that we add free from within the app such as the new effects below: - CloudVerb Creatmospheric Reverb - PhatFilt - Analog modeling Filter and Feedback - Talkbox® - Vowel Sounding Talkbox effect - iFX Amp - Realistic Amp Sim emulations Virtual IAP Expansion Setup Everyone remembers the famous samplers that we love with branded expansions and the unlimited ability to expand. Now that Pure Synth® Platinum is a free download, you can pick and choose which expansions you want to use. Freely purchase any expansion and most of them don’t require other expansions in order to run. We have plans for many more expansions and with our ability to store samples on external drives, your iOS device becomes the one stop shop for all things samples and synthesis. Not only can we add new sounds, but new features, such as the ability to load in your own wavetables or load in your own sounds in the future. Existing BASSalicious and FM TiNES Users Existing users of our FMT and BASS2 can go to the settings and look for the APPLY CROSSGRADE option. This will allow you to unlock those same sounds from within Pure Synth®, so now all you need is one synth to access all of the sounds. Important Features: ▪ External Drive for Sample Storage ▪ BlueTooth MiDI Capable ▪ iCloud Backup and Sharing of Presets ▪ Ability to export presets ▪ Enhanced AUv3 Preset Resizing ▪ Expansion Pack Banners and Branding ▪ Metal support, Faster UI, Faster loading, and major CPU Updates ▪ Two Mode MIDI Program Change ▪ MIDI Learn and Modulate Any parameter iOS Features: ▪ iOS 13+ ▪ AUv3 Full View Support ▪ Supports Scrolling to see all parameters ▪ Background Audio ▪ Virtual MIDI ▪ Separate MIDI Channel Selections ▪ Full 2732 x 2048 HD View ▪ Virtual Keyboard Sends MIDI ▪ MIDI Learn any parameter ▪ File Sharing of Presets Features ▪ Flexible Preset System with Fast search, loading, and saving ▪ Favorites option for sounds and presets ▪ Lightening fast sample streaming engine ▪ Warm analog rich simple-set ran through analog gear ▪ Warm Wavetable Technology ▪ Easy modulation system - Tap+Hold to assign modulation to virtually any source ▪ A VA circuit modeled State Variable Filter ▪ Ability to select edit multiple oscillators ▪ JP-8000 Supersaw Unison/Detune ▪ Powered Scale Option - Scales the detuning in a unique way. ▪ Brand New FX System ▪ Dynamically and Graphically position FX signal flow in virtual racks. ▪ Separate Oscillator FX sends for Reverb and Insert FX. ▪ Featuring Overloud's VKFX Suite. ▪ New Dattorro's figure-of-eight Algorithmic Reverb. ▪ New Schroeder Algorithmic Reverb. ▪ New Soft Master Limiter with Tube Saturation. ▪ New Stereo Spread/Widener with Safe Bass Multi-Mode Settings. Device Specifications: ---------------- ▪ 2GHz ARM Processor Recommended - iPad Pro 12.9 and 9.7 in, iPad 5th Gen, iPad Pro 12.9 in. (Gen 2), iPad Pro 10.5 in., iPad 6th Gen, iPad Pro 11 in., iPad Pro 12.9 in. (Gen 3), iPad Air (Gen 3) ▪ iPhone X and higher - iPhones with at least 2GB RAM Supported Only ▪ For External Sample Streaming, we only recommend Fast External SSD Drives ---------------- IMPORTANT NOTE: Purchasing the iOS Version does not grant you FREE access to our desktop version. Each platform/version must be purchased separately.
BrainGear App
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Staring at a big task and feeling stuck? BrainGear breaks it down for you. Just type what you need to do — "clean my apartment," "file my taxes," "write that email" — and BrainGear's AI instantly creates a short list of tiny, concrete micro-steps. Each step takes less than 5 minutes. No vague instructions, no overwhelming lists. Built for people with ADHD and executive function challenges, BrainGear removes the hardest part of getting things done: figuring out where to start. HOW IT WORKS 1. Type your task 2. Get 3-7 clear micro-steps in seconds 3. Complete them one at a time 4. Celebrate each step along the way DESIGNED FOR YOUR BRAIN - Every step starts with a specific action verb so you know exactly what to do - Includes the "obvious" transition steps most apps skip (like "open your laptop" before "log into your bank") - Covers the full scope of your task — not just the first part - Quick tasks get 3 steps. Bigger tasks get up to 7. Never overwhelming. FEATURES - AI-powered task decomposition - One step at a time focus view - Step completion celebrations - Edit, add, delete, or reorder steps - Task history to see what you've accomplished - Dark mode - Reduce motion accessibility option - All data stored locally on your device Your task titles are sent to our AI service for processing but are never stored on our servers. No account required. No tracking. No ads. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BrainGear App at every 3 weeks against Pure Synth® Platinum's every 3 months. Pure Synth® Platinum's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Pure Synth® Platinum sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and BrainGear App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pure Synth® Platinum ships an update every 3 months, BrainGear App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pure Synth® Platinum | BrainGear App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (54 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 54 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 317 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MIDIculous LLC | Daniel Lobel |
Bugs and requests
Pure Synth® Platinum
Reported bugs
5 issues- Purchased content disappearing after updates
- Synth not responding or producing sound in DAWs
- Glitches and audio dropouts during playback
- Incompatibility issues with certain iOS versions
- Inconsistent behavior across different devices
Requested features
5 requests- MIDI learn capabilities for all parameters
- Improved preset management and organization
- Ability to import custom wavetables and samples
- Dedicated sound design tools and modulation options
- Better integration with external storage devices
BrainGear App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pure Synth® Platinum
- Pure Synth 8 Bit Expansion$2.99
- Rached 808s for Pure Synth$3.99
- EDM Leads Vol 1 for Pure Synth$3.99
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- BASSalicious 1 Factory Content$6.99
- Creatmosphere Expansion$6.99
- Suitcase EP Piano Expansion$7.99
- BASSalicious 2 Factory Content$9.99
- Upright Piano Expansion$9.99
- FM TiNES Expansion for PSP$14.99
- Factory Sample Content$19.99
BrainGear App
- BrainGear Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- BrainGear Pro Annual$19.991 Year
Questions
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