Comparison

SynthMaster One for iPhone vs Sound Generator Lab

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

Head to head
About

SynthMaster One for iPhone

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
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SynthMaster One for iPhone is KV331 Audio's first full blown synth app for iPhone. It's a powerful wavetable synth with an intuitive workflow. With its simple layout, rich wavetable/waveform content and inspiring factory presets library, designing new sounds with SynthMaster One for iPhone is a joy. SynthMaster One for iPhone is feature wise identical to the desktop version except the following: * 8 voice polyphony (32 for the desktop version) * Comes with 300 presets (1250 for the desktop version) FEATURES * 300 Factory Presets: SynthMaster One iOS comes with inspiring factory presets from a world class team of sound designers: Arksun, Aiyn Zahev, BigTone Studios, Brian Transeau, Bluffmunkey, Bulent Biyikoglu, Gercek Dorman, Dejavu Sound, Fragment Audio, Kurt Ader, Mirko Ruta, Nori Ubukata, Rob Lee, Ufuk Kevser, Selcuk Ergen, The Machine, Vandalism Sound, Venus Theory, Vorpalsound and Xenos Soundworks * AUv3: SynthMaster One iOS supports AudioUnits V3, allowing multiple instances to run under supporting DAW apps like GarageBand, Cubasis or Beat Maker. * Files App Integration: Easily import/export presets, waveforms or scales using the common file browser UI (requires iOS 11+). * Real-time Modulation Feedback: See in real-time how modulation sources and targets change. This is a very helpful feature when designing sounds! * Cross Platform Cloud Synchronization: Easily synchronize your SynthMaster One related data across multiple platforms (Windows, MacOS, iPad, iPhone) * Semi-Modular Architecture: For each SynthMaster One instance, there are 2 oscillators with 2 sub oscillators, 2 Filters, 4 ADSR Envelopes, 3 LFOs, a powerful 16 step arpeggiator/sequencer and also 11 different effects that can be inserted on to 6 FX insert slots. The sub oscillators can be connected to the oscillators in 5 different modes which let you use it as a regular sub oscillator or do complex modulations such as ring modulation, amplitude modulation, phase modulation or frequency modulation. * 32 Step Arpeggiator/Sequencer: The arpeggiator in SynthMaster One features classic arpeggiator modes such as Up, Down, UpDown, DownUp, UpDown2, DownUp2, AsPlayed as well as Sequence, Chord and Arpeggiate modes. * Wavetable Synthesis: SynthMaster One implements true wavetable synthesis which opens up new possibilities for sound design. It comes with a rich content library with hundreds of waveforms and wavetables. * Stereo Oscillators with up to 16 voices Unison: Each of the 2 oscillators in SynthMaster One have stereo output, and can have up to 16 voices "unison". Using the "voices", "voices mix", "detune curve", "detune spread", "pan stread", "tone spread" and "phase spread" parameters, each oscillator can generate a rich "supersaw" type sound. * Zero Delay Feedback Filters: All of the 4 filter categories in SynthMaster One are developed using the zero delay feedback filter technology. With advanced filter parameters like input gain, drive, acid, filter nonlinearities and up to 4 times oversampling you can get that "analog" sound from the filters! * Rich Set of Effects: SynthMaster One features 11 different effect types: Distortion, LoFi, Ensemble, Phaser, 6 Band EQ, Compressor, Vocoder, Delay, Chorus, Tremolo, Reverb. * Microtuning: SynthMaster One supports Scala tuning, so tuning can be set either for each preset or globally by loading from a Scala tuning file. SynthMaster One comes with 300+ scales ranging from 5 note equal tempered scales to 12 note alternate tuning scales. * Preset Browser: SynthMaster One features a comprehensive preset browser with separate search criterias for instrument type, preset attributes, music style or preset author. SUPPORTS * All 64-bit iPad devices * AUv3 Audio Unit Extensions * Note-per-channel MIDI controllers (MPE) * Ableton Link * Interapp Audio and AudioBus * Bluetooth LE MIDI Controllers * AirDrop

About

Sound Generator Lab

Features
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Design your sound freely. Your fingertips become the instrument. This app is a professional-grade synthesizer that combines simplicity with powerful sound-shaping capabilities. It covers the essentials of sound synthesis, featuring four basic waveforms-Sine, Square, Sawtooth, and Triangle-along side LFO modulation and panning controls. With the real-time oscilloscope, you can edit your sounds while "seeing" them move. Key Features: - Four Basic Waveforms: Seamlessly switch between Sine, Square, Sawtooth, and Triangle waves. - Real-time Oscilloscope: Visualize your sound instantly. Experience waveform changes as they happen. - Precision Frequency Control: Intuitive slider adjustments combined with a numeric text input for exact, Hz-level tuning. - LFO Modulation Unit: Adjust Frequency and Depth to add vibrato or create unique modulation effects. - Stereo Panner: Control the spatial positioning of your sound to create immersive width. - Responsive Piano Keyboard: A piano layout optimized for any screen size, ensuring a comfortable playing experience. Recommended For: - Those who want to learn the basics of synthesizer sound design. - Creators looking to easily generate original sound effects (SE). - Musicians seeking a tool for quick musical inspiration. - Anyone who wants to play a high-quality synth on their smartphone without needing physical hardware. Download now and step into the world of infinite sound creation.

Screenshots

SynthMaster One for iPhone4 screens
Sound Generator Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SynthMaster One for iPhone at 10.0 against Sound Generator Lab's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. SynthMaster One for iPhone sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sound Generator Lab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SynthMaster One for iPhone ships an update every 2 months, Sound Generator Lab every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SynthMaster One for iPhone versus Sound Generator Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynthMaster One for iPhoneSound Generator Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (331 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings331 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size297 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKV331 Audioakira ohmachi

Bugs and requests

SynthMaster One for iPhone

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • Cells don't save, revert to first synth
  • App doesn't function or open in GarageBand
  • Every note is 1 note or lower
  • GUI is cut off on iPhone SE
  • IAA not loading in FL mobile

Requested features

10 requests
  • Fix in-app purchase issues
  • Improve GarageBand AUv3 stability
  • Enable saving of custom presets
  • Address crashing when loading presets
  • Fix note pitch issues
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  • Ensure app is not abandonware
  • Improve UI scaling on smaller screens
  • Fix wavetable scrolling issues
  • Make IAA work properly
  • Allow recording of music

Sound Generator Lab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SynthMaster One for iPhone

One-time10
  • BigTone Club Construction Set$4.99
  • True Trance Sounds Volume 1$4.99
  • Vandalism Future House$4.99
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  • NatLife Retrowave Sounds Vol.1$4.99
  • Demis Hellen Euphoric Trance$4.99
  • NatLife Progressive&Deep Vol.1$4.99
  • Vandalism Shocking Future Bass$4.99
  • Venus Theory Trap Sounds$4.99
  • Desktop Presets Upgrade$9.99
  • SM One Expansions Bundle$24.99
1 purchases

Sound Generator Lab

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is SynthMaster One for iPhone free?
SynthMaster One for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sound Generator Lab free?
Sound Generator Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SynthMaster One for iPhone or Sound Generator Lab have ads?
Neither SynthMaster One for iPhone nor Sound Generator Lab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SynthMaster One for iPhone or Sound Generator Lab?
SynthMaster One for iPhone ships an update every 2 months, and Sound Generator Lab every 5 weeks. Most recently, SynthMaster One for iPhone was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sound Generator Lab on October 4, 2026.

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