# SynthMaster One for iPhone vs Polywave

The clearest difference is update cadence: SynthMaster One for iPhone at every 2 months against Polywave's every 4 months. SynthMaster One for iPhone also leads on ratings volume (331 vs 34) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Polywave's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 66%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SynthMaster One for iPhone sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Polywave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 SynthMaster One for iPhone against 4.7 for Polywave. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SynthMaster One for iPhone has 331 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of SynthMaster One for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 80% of Polywave's.

SynthMaster One for iPhone ships an update every 2 months, Polywave every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SynthMaster One for iPhone | Polywave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-one-for-iphone/id1490902617/reviews)** | [4.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polywave-wavetable-synth/id1579538271/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **331** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 297 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KV331 Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/944155925) | [Fingerlab](https://appshunter.io/developer/412786610) |

## What reviewers say

### SynthMaster One for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-one-for-iphone/id1490902617)

This powerful wavetable synthesizer app offers an intuitive workflow for creating new sounds. It features a rich library of wavetables, inspiring factory presets, and real-time modulation feedback for sound design.

**Highlights:** Wavetable synthesis, 300 factory presets, AUv3 support, Files App integration, Real-time modulation feedback, Semi-modular architecture, 32-step arpeggiator/sequencer

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BigTone Club Construction Set | $4.99 | one-time |
| True Trance Sounds Volume 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vandalism Future House | $4.99 | one-time |
| NatLife Retrowave Sounds Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Demis Hellen Euphoric Trance | $4.99 | one-time |
| NatLife Progressive&Deep Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vandalism Shocking Future Bass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Venus Theory Trap Sounds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Desktop Presets Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| SM One Expansions Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Excellent sound quality
- 🤩 Incredible features for free
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎛️ Versatile sound design capabilities
- 🎵 Great for GarageBand integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔌 Issues with GarageBand integration
- 💸 In-app purchase problems
- 🔄 Presets not saving
- 📉 App appears abandoned

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when loading saved presets
- App crashes when setting default sound
- AUv3 option disappears in GarageBand
- Inability to reload user patches without crashing
- Inability to purchase certain IAP packs

**Requested features**

- Fix in-app purchase issues
- Improve GarageBand AUv3 stability
- Enable saving of custom presets
- Address crashing when loading presets
- Fix note pitch issues


### Polywave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polywave-wavetable-synth/id1579538271)

Create unique, evolving sonic experiences with a novel wavetable sequencer inspired by vintage synths. Draw your own waveforms, explore a vast library, and connect to external keyboards or DAWs. Record your creations directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Wavetable sequencer, Custom waveform drawing, Expansive waveform library, 100+ factory presets, MIDI and Audio Unit support, Live recording module, 8-voice polyphony

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SynthMaster One for iPhone free?

SynthMaster One for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Polywave free?

Polywave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SynthMaster One for iPhone or Polywave?

SynthMaster One for iPhone is rated higher. SynthMaster One for iPhone averages 4.8 out of 5 from 331 ratings, while Polywave averages 4.7 from 34 ratings.

### Do SynthMaster One for iPhone or Polywave have ads?

Neither SynthMaster One for iPhone nor Polywave shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SynthMaster One for iPhone or Polywave?

SynthMaster One for iPhone ships an update every 2 months, and Polywave every 4 months. Most recently, SynthMaster One for iPhone was updated on September 19, 2026 and Polywave on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*