Comparison

Block Dashboard vs Low Poly Synth

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

Head to head
About

Block Dashboard

Configure ROLI Blocks in real-time without a computer. Adjust sensitivity, MIDI channels, and modes for various ROLI Block models. Run alongside other music apps for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Real-time configuration
  • No computer needed
  • Multi-device support
  • Run with other music apps
  • MPE/Single/Multi mode support
  • MIDI channel changes
  • Sensitivity configuration
Features
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Block Dashboard lets you make realtime configuration changes of your ROLI blocks without the need of a computer. Features: - Support ROLI Lightpad Block M, ROLI Lightpad Block and ROLI Seaboard block - Support multi connected devices at the same - Run in parallel with other music applications (lets you control the settings of your blocks while playing software synths) - Support MPE/Single/Multi mode - Support changes of midi channel - Support configuration of the sensitivity of each dimension (strike, press, glide, slide, lift) - Support Scale and Chord modes - For ROLI Lightpad block only: support loading of the default littlefoot note program, choice of the block mode (5x5, 4x4, 3x3, 2x2 grid). Note: It does not currently support presets. Closing the application will reset to default parameters.

About

Low Poly Synth

Generate unique, atmospheric melodic sounds with billions of presets. Explore new timbres through random generation or precise editing. Record and export your creations in various formats.

Highlights
  • Billions of unique timbres
  • Random sound generation
  • MIDI control
  • Real-time audio recording
  • WAV and SunVox export
  • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3)
Features
Currently charting
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Low Poly Synth is a generator of melodic atmospheric sounds with billions of unique timbres. The app is built on modified synthesis algorithms from Fractal Bits, Relic Waves, and Relic Flow, with the addition of pure tone generation code. The sound space is divided into 4294967296 presets, each corresponding to a set of 8 sample textures. The volume of an individual sample can be adjusted in the top panel or via MIDI (Settings -> MIDI Mapping). The bottom panel is a classic musical keyboard that sets the note for the sounds in the set. Each note triggers all 8 samples at once - together they form a complex harmonic pattern that almost never repeats over time due to the different lengths of the looped fragments. Features: * search for new sounds with three buttons: next random set, edit code, previous set; each set of 8 sounds corresponds to a code of 8 characters (you can save/copy/paste it as plain text); * three types of keyboards for live performing: on-screen, PC keyboard, MIDI input; for the on-screen keyboard, you can set the number of displayed octaves and scale; * 20+ parameters can be controlled via MIDI or directly through the app interface: Settings -> MIDI Mapping; * real-time audio recording to WAV (32-bit); * export to: WAV (one file or a set), SunVox (samples + effects in one file), text clipboard; * the LCK button freezes individual samples - they will not change during the search for new sets; * Audio Unit Extension (AUv3), Wi-Fi export/import. Double clicking on a parameter opens a window for setting the exact value. If you enable the Hold option, the notes will play endlessly, without reacting to key release (noteOff) events; turning the note on again works like turning it off; there are two ways to enable this option: 1) using the Hold parameter in the "MIDI Mapping" window; 2) by pressing the HOLD button, which appears in place of LCK while playing the musical keyboard: press HOLD, release the desired notes - then the released notes will continue to play.

Screenshots

Block Dashboard2 screens
Low Poly Synth3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Low Poly Synth at 4.7 against Block Dashboard's 2.7. Low Poly Synth also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 49%) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Block Dashboard costs $3.99 and Low Poly Synth $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Low Poly Synth holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Block Dashboard's written reviews are positive against 88% of Low Poly Synth's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Block Dashboard versus Low Poly Synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock DashboardLow Poly Synth
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating2.7 (16 ratings)4.7 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.8% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1619 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#162 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.212.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristophe TornieriAlexander Zolotov

Customer experience

Block Dashboard

All ratings16 ratings
Positive43.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative56.3%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive48.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative51.2%

Low Poly Synth

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Block Dashboard

No in-app purchases

None

Low Poly Synth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Dashboard free?
Block Dashboard costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Low Poly Synth free?
Low Poly Synth costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Block Dashboard or Low Poly Synth?
Low Poly Synth is rated higher. Block Dashboard averages 2.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Low Poly Synth averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.
Do Block Dashboard or Low Poly Synth have ads?
Neither Block Dashboard nor Low Poly Synth shows ads.

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