# Jam with Jordan vs SynthMaster 2

The clearest difference is price: Jam with Jordan at $2.99 against SynthMaster 2's $14.99. Jam with Jordan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 32) and ads (none vs shown). SynthMaster 2's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Jam with Jordan costs $2.99 and SynthMaster 2 $14.99 up front. SynthMaster 2 sells 32 one-off in-app purchases. Jam with Jordan asks for nothing beyond the download.

SynthMaster 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SynthMaster 2 has 451 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Jam with Jordan's written reviews are positive against 68% of SynthMaster 2's.

Jam with Jordan ships an update every 3 months, SynthMaster 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jam with Jordan | SynthMaster 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jam-with-jordan/id1524167609/reviews) | **[4.8 (451 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-2/id1566704584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **451** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 121 MB | 918 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AudioKit Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307785645) | [KV331 Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/944155925) |

## What reviewers say

### Jam with Jordan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jam-with-jordan/id1524167609)

Create musical ideas and jam out with original motifs from a Grammy-winning artist. Explore chords, drums, lead, and bass sounds with over 50 instruments. Perfect for kids and beginners to make music without formal training.

**Highlights:** Create song ideas with Magic Wand, 50+ original multi-sampled sounds, Easy for kids, no training needed, Export creations to WAV, Works on iPhone & iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SynthMaster 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-2/id1566704584)

This powerful software synthesizer offers a vast array of sound design capabilities, including multiple oscillator modes, extensive modulation options, and a wide selection of filters. Explore over 1000 factory presets or create your own unique sounds. Available as a standalone app or AUv3 plugin.

**Highlights:** Multiple oscillator modes (Basic, Additive, Wavetable, Vector), Extensive modulation architecture, 6 filter categories, Import custom wave files, 1000+ factory presets, Standalone app and AUv3 plugin

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BigTone Tableworks Vol.2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Burak Yeter Synth Sounds Vol1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Aiyn Zahev Expansion 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Tableworks Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Michael Kastrup Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| EDM Stars Volume 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nori Ubukata Pop Hits Vol.4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rob Lee EDM Expansion Vol.2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alonso Sound Future Rave | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nori Ubukata Pop Hits Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Techno Bits Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Club Sequences Vol.1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dawn of Electronic Music Vol.2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nori Ubukata Art Rock Basics | $2.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Analog Basics 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Analog Basics | $4.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Signature Sounds Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| NU Sounds of the World | $4.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Japan Vintage | $4.99 | one-time |
| NatLife Future Bass Sounds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Danyella EDM Expansion Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dawn of Electronic Music Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dawn of Electronic Music Vol.3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rob Lee EDM Expansion Vol.3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Natlife Disco Funk | $4.99 | one-time |
| Insigne Essentials 4 Clubbin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Desktop Presets Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Expansions Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best synth on iPad
- 👍 Delicious sound
- 👍 Tremendously powerful synth
- 👍 Great synth with complex possibilities and great sound(s)
- 👍 Perfeito

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Auswahl der Modulationsquellen funktioniert nicht richtig
- 🐛 Echt schlecht
- 🐛 Broken Preset System for a powerful synth
- 🐛 Please fix the OSC behavior on Square and Saw
- 🐛 Preset issues

**Reported bugs**

- Presets not loading correctly
- Modulation not working after loading project
- Skin resets to default
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Pitch bend/glide for imported samples
- Integration with AUM audio mixer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jam with Jordan free?

Jam with Jordan costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SynthMaster 2 free?

SynthMaster 2 costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jam with Jordan or SynthMaster 2?

SynthMaster 2 is rated higher. Jam with Jordan averages 4.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while SynthMaster 2 averages 4.8 from 451 ratings.

### Do Jam with Jordan or SynthMaster 2 have ads?

SynthMaster 2 shows ads; Jam with Jordan does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jam with Jordan or SynthMaster 2?

Jam with Jordan ships an update every 3 months, and SynthMaster 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jam with Jordan was updated on October 16, 2026 and SynthMaster 2 on October 14, 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.*