# Tonality vs SynthMaster 2

The clearest difference is ads: Tonality at none against SynthMaster 2's shown. Tonality also leads on price ($7.99 vs $14.99) and review sentiment (97% vs 68%). SynthMaster 2's advantage is ratings volume (474 vs 129). On rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Tonality costs $7.99 and SynthMaster 2 $14.99 up front. Tonality sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SynthMaster 2 sells 32 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tonality against 4.8 for SynthMaster 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 129 and 474 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Tonality's written reviews are positive against 68% of SynthMaster 2's.

Tonality ships an update fortnightly, SynthMaster 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tonality | SynthMaster 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$7.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonality-music-theory/id1467552236/reviews)** | [4.8 (474 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-2/id1566704584/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 129 | **474** |
| Positive reviews | **97.4% of reviews** | 68.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#136** | — |
| Size | 110 MB | 918 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bryce Hostetler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352752190) | [KV331 Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/944155925) |

## What reviewers say

### Tonality

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonality-music-theory/id1467552236)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app is a comprehensive music theory reference tool for musicians. It offers extensive chord and scale dictionaries, ear training exercises, and interactive tools like the Circle of Fifths. It also includes MIDI functionality for composition and performance.

**Highlights:** Chord and scale dictionaries, Chord identification from microphone, Interactive Circle of Fifths, Ear training exercises, MIDI and AUv3 plugins, Chord pads for composition

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for music theory learning
- 💡 Versatile tool for songwriting
- 🚀 Seamless MIDI integration
- 🎵 Great for ear training
- 🎹 Useful for practicing chords and scales

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Can be overwhelming for new users
- 🎨 Color scheme can be hard on eyes
- 🤷‍♂️ Some features not intuitive
- 🎶 App icon appearance noted

**Reported bugs**

- MIDI mappings reset when switching keys
- AUv3 version not showing up in AUM
- Difficulty assigning pads to MIDI controller
- Trouble identifying inverted chords

**Requested features**

- Add pedal function for note release
- Add arpeggios
- Add fingering diagrams
- Ability to set global MIDI mappings on pads
- Solfege audio unit (fixed and movable do)


### SynthMaster 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-2/id1566704584)

This powerful software synthesizer offers a vast array of sound design capabilities, including multiple oscillator modes, extensive modulation options, and a wide selection of filters. Explore over 1000 factory presets or create your own unique sounds. Available as a standalone app or AUv3 plugin.

**Highlights:** Multiple oscillator modes (Basic, Additive, Wavetable, Vector), Extensive modulation architecture, 6 filter categories, Import custom wave files, 1000+ factory presets, Standalone app and AUv3 plugin

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BigTone Tableworks Vol.2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Burak Yeter Synth Sounds Vol1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Aiyn Zahev Expansion 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Tableworks Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Michael Kastrup Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| EDM Stars Volume 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nori Ubukata Pop Hits Vol.4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rob Lee EDM Expansion Vol.2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alonso Sound Future Rave | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nori Ubukata Pop Hits Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Techno Bits Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Club Sequences Vol.1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dawn of Electronic Music Vol.2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nori Ubukata Art Rock Basics | $2.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Analog Basics 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Analog Basics | $4.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Signature Sounds Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| NU Sounds of the World | $4.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Japan Vintage | $4.99 | one-time |
| NatLife Future Bass Sounds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Danyella EDM Expansion Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dawn of Electronic Music Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dawn of Electronic Music Vol.3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rob Lee EDM Expansion Vol.3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Natlife Disco Funk | $4.99 | one-time |
| Insigne Essentials 4 Clubbin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Desktop Presets Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Expansions Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best synth on iPad
- 👍 Delicious sound
- 👍 Tremendously powerful synth
- 👍 Great synth with complex possibilities and great sound(s)
- 👍 Perfeito

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Auswahl der Modulationsquellen funktioniert nicht richtig
- 🐛 Echt schlecht
- 🐛 Broken Preset System for a powerful synth
- 🐛 Please fix the OSC behavior on Square and Saw
- 🐛 Preset issues

**Reported bugs**

- Presets not loading correctly
- Modulation not working after loading project
- Skin resets to default
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Pitch bend/glide for imported samples
- Integration with AUM audio mixer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tonality free?

Tonality costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is SynthMaster 2 free?

SynthMaster 2 costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tonality or SynthMaster 2?

Tonality is rated higher. Tonality averages 4.8 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while SynthMaster 2 averages 4.8 from 474 ratings.

### Do Tonality or SynthMaster 2 have ads?

SynthMaster 2 shows ads; Tonality does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tonality or SynthMaster 2?

Tonality ships an update fortnightly, and SynthMaster 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tonality was updated on October 29, 2026 and SynthMaster 2 on October 30, 2026.

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