Comparison

Fractal Bits vs Synthcussion2022

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

Head to head
About

Fractal Bits

Generate an infinite variety of drum sounds using fractal algorithms. Save and share your unique sound sets via text codes. Perform live with multiple keyboard options and record your creations in real-time.

Highlights
  • Infinite unique drum sounds
  • Save/share sound sets via text codes
  • Multiple live drumming keyboards
  • MIDI control and mapping
  • Real-time WAV audio recording
  • Wi-Fi export/import
Features
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Fractal Bits is a drum synth with over four billion unique sounds created by fractal algorithms. Each set of 12 drums corresponds to a code of 8 characters (you can save/copy/paste it as plain text). Features: * Audio Unit Extension (AUv3), Audiobus; * search for new sounds with three buttons: next random set, edit code, previous set; * three types of keyboards for live drumming: on-screen buttons, PC keyboard, MIDI input; * several processing parameters + control via MIDI; * 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 drums - they will not change during the search for new sets; * 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.

About

Synthcussion2022

This digital instrument emulates a classic analog drum module with two voices of polyphony. It offers six synthesis modes, a step sequencer with boomerang functionality, and MIDI control for automation and external syncing. Presets can be saved and loaded for quick recall of settings.

Highlights
  • 2 voices of polyphony
  • 6 synthesis modes
  • Step sequencer with boomerang mode
  • External MIDI clock sync
  • MIDI Control Change automation
  • Preset saving and loading
Features
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Inspired by a legendary 2 voices drum module of the late seventies, our digital instrument was designed to maintain the playability and the fun factor of the analog device. It features 6 synthesis modes, selectable with the big rotary knob and 2 voices of polyphony. It features a step sequencer for every row, syncable to external MIDI clock just pressing a toggle. The sequencer also features a boomerang mode that plays a forward-backward loop. All the (self-explanatory) parameters are suitable for full automation sending Control Change MIDI messages. There is a button to display the list of (fixed) CC messages. The Synthcussion can be played with A MIDI keyboard or sequencer and the channel for each row is easily changeable. Presets (including sequencer settings can be stored and loaded)

Screenshots

Fractal Bits2 screens
Synthcussion20222 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Synthcussion2022 at Free against Fractal Bits's $1.99. Synthcussion2022 also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). Fractal Bits's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (91% vs 50%). On 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

Synthcussion2022 is free to download; Fractal Bits costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fractal Bits holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fractal Bits has 80 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Fractal Bits's written reviews are positive against 50% of Synthcussion2022's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fractal Bits versus Synthcussion2022: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFractal BitsSynthcussion2022
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (80 ratings) — better4.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings80 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander ZolotovDomenico Cipriani

Customer experience

Fractal Bits

All ratings80 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative2.3%

Synthcussion2022

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral37.5%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Fractal Bits

No in-app purchases

None

Synthcussion2022

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fractal Bits free?
Fractal Bits costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Synthcussion2022 free?
Synthcussion2022 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fractal Bits or Synthcussion2022?
Fractal Bits is rated higher. Fractal Bits averages 4.8 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Synthcussion2022 averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Fractal Bits or Synthcussion2022 have ads?
Neither Fractal Bits nor Synthcussion2022 shows ads.

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