PEDRO APP vs SAGA Synth | 16
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PEDRO APP
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This is the official application of "PEDRO", which is the official smartphone site of Japanese artist "PEDRO". You can check their latest information with this app anytime!
SAGA Synth | 16
This app provides a 16-bit retro video game synthesizer with over 350 presets. It allows for the creation of expressive pads, sound effects, drums, and leads, and can be used as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin. Record and export your creations as WAV files.
- 16-bit retro video game synth
- Over 350+ presets
- Standalone app & AUv3 plugin
- Step sequencer
- Audio recording and export
- MIDI keyboard support
- Ableton Link
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"SAGA SYNTH IS THE MOST FUN MUSIC APP ON THE PLANET!" – The GarageBand Guide SAGA Synth is a super-fun retro 16-bit video game synth More than chiptunes, you can use this synth for amazing and expressive pads, sound fx, drums, leads, and more! Make your music stand out with real 16-bit retro video game power. Created from 5 different vintage hardware YM2616 sound chips for the greatest collection of 16-bit sounds ever produced. We put lots of love into making this app. Ready Player One? Press a Key to take your music to the next level! REQUIRES iOS 14 and ABOVE! Thank you. :) Includes over 350+ Presets by MobyPixel, Electronisounds, Red Sky Lullaby, Gavinski, The GarageBand Guide, DJ Puzzle, The Audio Dabbler, Sound of Izrael, Marc Hupkens, AnalogMatthew, Brian Funk, Shazaam the Producer and more. Features custom-created sounds for this app, made from vintage retro gaming hardware. Learn More & Watch Videos: audiokitpro.com/sagasynth SAGA SYNTH is available only on iOS and iPadOS. FEATURES: • Standalone app & iOS AUv3 Plugin • Over 350+ presets to inspire you • Fun free-running step sequencer • Exclusive sound sources made for this app • New, more stable AudioKit code • 16-bit Synth, Drum, and Sound FX sounds included • Over 600+ Mb of sounds compressed to under 150 Mb • Audio recording, record your sounds then export wav files! No other apps needed • Use as an iOS Plug-in in hosts like GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, Beatmaker 3, and more • Use with MIDI keyboard or iOS MIDI host • Ableton Link SAGA Synth is the first of the next generation of AudioKit Pro apps, written from the ground up with a focus on playability and amazing sound. We've added rock-solid sequencer timing, improved AUv3 support, easy standalone recording, and much more. It's created with lots of love. + iPhone & iPad versions included for one low price ++ BONUS: Includes sounds from the best-selling Ableton 16-Bit Video Game sound packs by Brian Funk. For the first time on iOS! More Info: www.audiokitpro.com/sagasynth ### AudioKit is an open-source project intended to bring joy and music to people, and enlighten people on how to build custom instruments and iOS apps. All product names, images, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners, including SEGA Corporation, Yamaha Corporation, Twisted Electrons, MEGAfm, Genesis, MegaDrive, and others, which are in no way associated or affiliated with the creators of this app, including AudioKit, Brian Funk, AudioKit Pro, LLC, and the other contributors. Product names are used solely for the purpose of identifying specific products related to hardware, synthesizers, sampling, sound design, and music-making. Use of these names and images does not imply any cooperation or endorsement, including SEGA Corporation, Yamaha Corporation, Twisted Electrons, MEGAfm, Genesis, MegaDrive, and others. We thank them for their incredible hardware and instruments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PEDRO APP at Free against SAGA Synth | 16's $3.99. SAGA Synth | 16's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
PEDRO APP is free to download; SAGA Synth | 16 costs $3.99 up front. PEDRO APP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. SAGA Synth | 16 asks for nothing beyond the download.
PEDRO APP ships an update every 6 weeks, SAGA Synth | 16 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PEDRO APP | SAGA Synth | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (443 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 89.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 443 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fanplus, Inc. | AudioKit Pro |
Bugs and requests
PEDRO APP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SAGA Synth | 16
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes when too many favorites
- Overlapping UI elements on phones
Requested features
3 requests- Export to Famitone music file
- macOS version
- Improved quantization
In-app purchases
PEDRO APP
- PEDRO EDUCATION CULB 月額会員$3.991 Month
SAGA Synth | 16
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PEDRO APP free?
Is SAGA Synth | 16 free?
Do PEDRO APP or SAGA Synth | 16 have ads?
Which is updated more often, PEDRO APP or SAGA Synth | 16?
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