kineticSynth vs Synthy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
kineticSynth
Transform your phone into a virtual musical instrument that responds to your movements. Explore unique ways to create music with high-fidelity sound and intuitive controls. Perfect for aspiring musicians and sound enthusiasts.
- Motion-controlled instrument playback
- Virtual 37-key synthesizer
- Drum pad simulation
- Bass drone control
- Hi-fidelity 44kHz sound
- Instrument tutorial videos
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Use the phone as a virtual musical instrument, producing sounds depending on how you move it in the air. Every instrument has a help video demonstrating how the instrument is “played”. Hitting and sustaining the keys of a 37-keys keyboard synthesizer, or hitting drums as if with a drumstick, or controlling the buzz of a bass drone, it’s a completely new musical experience that feels natural like a real musical instrument! All in 44kHz hi-fidelity sound. Everyone can now sweep that filter like a pro electronic producer!
Synthy
Explore musical scales with an interactive instrument. This app allows users to play various scales, from major to natural minor, by tapping on responsive buttons. It's designed to help users create melodies, improve ear training, and foster musical creativity.
- Interactive scale buttons
- Explore major and minor scales
- Intuitive interface
- Responsive design
- Ear training tool
- Melody creation
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Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this innovative app offers a unique and engaging way to play musical scales using interactive buttons that correspond to each note of the scale. Explore a wide range of scales, from major to natural minor, and effortlessly bring melodies to life with a simple tap. Synthy's intuitive interface and responsive design make it a breeze to create beautiful harmonies and experiment with different tonalities. Elevate your musical prowess, improve your ear training, and ignite your creativity with Synthy. Download now and let the fun begin!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: kineticSynth at 3 against Synthy's 1. kineticSynth also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for kineticSynth against 5.0 for Synthy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | kineticSynth | Synthy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefan Nikolov | Evan Escobar |
Customer experience
kineticSynth
Synthy
In-app purchases
kineticSynth
No in-app purchases
Synthy
No in-app purchases
