Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit vs Super J8 Synth + AUv3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit
Create professional talkbox sounds and melodies with a versatile keyboard interface. Explore various scales and harmonies, and add expressive effects like vibrato and pitch bends. Ideal for musicians and beginners alike.
- Classic Sawtooth Talkbox Sound
- Programmable harmonies and chords
- 30-key chromatic keyboard
- Jam Stack for improvisation
- Vibrato, modulation, and pitch bends
- 9 popular scales
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Poly Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit is designed from the ground up for playing talkbox on the ElectroSpit ESX-1 mobile talkbox or any traditional talkbox, and comes with the perfect talkbox sound. The user interface is optimized for playing pro-quality melodies and harmonies with a keyboard layout that lets you fly. 30+ keys on your phone screen give you more room to express yourself. Easily add vibrato, modulation and pitch bends by dragging your fingers side to side or with the on screen pitchbend and modulation wheels to increase the funk and soul in your talkbox sound. You can also use pressure or shake to add vibrato. No musical training? No problem! Just slide your finger on the Jam Stack and get funky. The intuitive Jam stack allows you to improvise in one of 9 popular scales in any key. Technical Features: -Classic Sawtooth Talkbox Sound -Programmable harmonies -Programmable backing chords -30 key chromatic keyboard -Octave Transpose -Key Transpose -Pitchbend Wheel -Modulation Wheel -Portamento -Glide Time -9 Popular Scales like Blues and Pentatonic -Fine Tuning -works with ESX-1 Mobile Talkbox or any traditional talkbox - Selectable color skins - vertical keyboard mode Minimum Requirements: iPad 5th Gen, iPhone 6s, iOS 14 or better. iPhone 6s Plus or better recommended
Super J8 Synth + AUv3
This app offers a powerful analog synthesizer emulation, inspired by a legendary vintage instrument. It provides a vast array of sounds, from lush pads to deep basses, with advanced DSP and numerous modulation options. Explore over 700 presets and use it standalone or as an AUv3 plugin.
- Analog emulation sound engine
- 700+ presets
- True poly unison
- Oscillator sync
- Classic step sequencer
- Dual arpeggiators
- AUv3 plugin support
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SUPER J8 (Inspired by Jupiter-8*) Next Level Analog Emulation SUPER J8 delivers lush pads, deep basses, classic keys, and vibrant leads that feel truly alive. Inspired by a LEGENDARY analog synthesizer. No Vibe Coding. No Generative AI! NO SAMPLES. PURE SYNTH POWER! NEW FEATURES: Oscillator Sync, Cross-Modulation, 2x Oversampling, True Per-Voice Poly Unison, PWM, Analog Voice Modeling, Analog Panning, and Single-Note Polyphony for epic pads and drones that never stop. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING: “I studied a lot of Jupiter-8s. I know how a Jupiter-8 sounds. This is it!” – App/VST Maker “Man I’m already sold after just 1 sound… That’s definitely the Jupiter sound.” – Audio Production (YouTube) “WOW! I'm at 5 minutes in and more than Blown Away” – Jay Zen DEVICE REQUIREMENTS: iPad: 2016 iPad Pro (A9X) or newer (Does not work on iPad Air 2) iPhone: 2018 iPhone XS (A12) or newer (Works on iPhone SE 2020) INSTANT INSPIRATION Explore 700+ hand made presets, a classic step sequencer, dual arpeggiators, analog-style filters, tape delay, reverb, chorus, 3 LFOs, and real-time FX control. Your creativity will never hit a wall "FANTASTIC!" – The GarageBand Guide “I like SUPER J8’s presets BETTER than both the Arturia Jup-8 and Cherry Audio Mercury-8” – Editor, All Things VST “SUPER J8 is a fun, easy-to-use app that everyone should own” – Field Tone Audio WATCH VIDEOS TO HEAR IT IN ACTION: audiokitpro.com/superj8 FEATURES • NEW Sound Engine with advanced DSP • 700+ presets included (more to come) • Presets Sync with iPhone, iPad, and Mac version • True Poly Unison with Unison Start Sync • J8-style Cross-Mod plus frequency tracker • 64 voices! Like a Jupiter-64?! Play 8 notes with 8-voice unison • Microtonality, World and Western Scales! • Accessibility and Voice Over throughout the app to make an enjoyable experience for blind and visually impaired musicians. • 2x oversampling for more analog-style lows and highs • Awesome Oscillator Sync • PWM engine modeled after vintage hardware behavior • Per-Voice Analog Panning • Single Note Polyphony for notes & unison stacks! • FX: Glorious Reverb based on Sean Costello’s code (Valhalla* Plug-ins), Analog Tape Delay, Crush, and more. • 3 LFOs with 60+ destinations; modulate almost anything (even other LFOs) • MIDI keyboard support plus MIDI Learn • Classic ARP & Vintage-style Step Sequencer • ENV-1 Polarity & 2 ADSR envelopes, just like classic hardware • Juno* style type I & II Chorus • Dual assignable Touch pads for real-time performance control • Jupiter-inspired filter with deep growl WORKS AS A PLUG-IN Use SUPER J8 as an AUv3 instrument in Logic for iPad, GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, and more. WORKS BY ITSELF • Built-in Record button: capture your synth and FX, then export a WAV file • Control it with a MIDI Keyboard, MIDI Learn to map your controls to the app No other apps required. LEARN MORE audiokitpro.com/superj8 * LEGAL NOTICES SUPER J8 is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roland Corporation. “Jupiter-8”, "Juno", and any other referenced trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and reference only. SUPER J8 is not an official emulation of any specific instrument. It is an original creation inspired by classic synthesizers, created to celebrate music creation and education. SUPER J8 is not affiliated or endorsed by Valhalla Plugins. We thank Sean Costello for his amazing and generous contributions to open-source code, making this app's beautiful Reverb possible.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Super J8 Synth + AUv3 at 87 against Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit's 2. Super J8 Synth + AUv3 also leads on chart position (#187 vs unranked). Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $8.99). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit costs $4.99 and Super J8 Synth + AUv3 $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit against 4.9 for Super J8 Synth + AUv3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super J8 Synth + AUv3 has 87 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit's written reviews are positive against 96% of Super J8 Synth + AUv3's.
Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit ships an update every 5 days, Super J8 Synth + AUv3 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit | Super J8 Synth + AUv3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $8.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.9 (87 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 96.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 87 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #187 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ElectroSpit Inc. | AudioKit Pro |
Customer experience
Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit
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In-app purchases
Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit
No in-app purchases
Super J8 Synth + AUv3
No in-app purchases
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