# WoodSynth vs Qithesizer

WoodSynth and Qithesizer both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Qithesizer's written reviews are positive against 60% of WoodSynth's. Qithesizer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and price ($12.99 vs $15.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

WoodSynth costs $15.99 and Qithesizer $12.99 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 — 4.1 for WoodSynth against 4.1 for Qithesizer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of WoodSynth's written reviews are positive against 77% of Qithesizer's.

WoodSynth ships an update every 5 weeks, Qithesizer fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WoodSynth | Qithesizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $15.99 | **$12.99** |
| Rating | [4.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodsynth/id1538126998/reviews) | **[4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qithesizer/id6444722040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 203 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Woodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066413972) | [Robkoo Information & Technologies Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/987892941) |

## What reviewers say

### WoodSynth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodsynth/id1538126998)

This powerful synthesizer app offers four independent layers, each with its own sound engine, filters, and envelopes. Create complex sounds using VCOs, samples, or wavetables, and control them with a polyphonic touch bar and MPE support. It functions as a standalone app or a plugin within a DAW.

**Highlights:** Four independent synthesizer layers, VCOs, samples, and wavetable sources, Polyphonic touch bar with pitch bending, MPE and MIDI V2 support, AUv3 plugin and standalone app, 16-step sequencers per layer, Advanced modulation options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Qithesizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qithesizer/id6444722040)

This advanced music synthesizer combines virtual analog, wavetable, and physical modeling sound engines. It offers extensive modulation capabilities, a built-in sequencer, and on-screen keyboard for creating complex sounds.

**Highlights:** Multiple sound engines (virtual analog, wavetable, physical modeling), Extensive modulation sources and destinations, Full MIDI mapping, 16-step sequencer with pattern editor, Waveform and dynamic visualizations, On-screen keyboard

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WoodSynth free?

WoodSynth costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Qithesizer free?

Qithesizer costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WoodSynth or Qithesizer?

Qithesizer is rated higher. WoodSynth averages 4.1 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Qithesizer averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.

### Do WoodSynth or Qithesizer have ads?

Neither WoodSynth nor Qithesizer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WoodSynth or Qithesizer?

WoodSynth ships an update every 5 weeks, and Qithesizer fortnightly. Most recently, WoodSynth was updated on November 3, 2026 and Qithesizer on November 3, 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.*