# SynthMaster 2 vs SNESynth

The clearest difference is price: SNESynth at $4.99 against SynthMaster 2's $14.99. SNESynth also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 32) and ads (none vs shown). SynthMaster 2's advantage is ratings volume (451 vs 75). On rating, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SynthMaster 2 costs $14.99 and SNESynth $4.99 up front. SynthMaster 2 sells 32 one-off in-app purchases. SNESynth asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SynthMaster 2 against 4.8 for SNESynth. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SynthMaster 2 has 451 ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of SynthMaster 2's written reviews are positive against 85% of SNESynth's.

SynthMaster 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, SNESynth monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SynthMaster 2 | SNESynth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (451 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-2/id1566704584/reviews) | **[4.8 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snesynth-chiptune-power/id6455731509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **451** | 75 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 918 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **14.4** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KV331 Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/944155925) | [AudioKit Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307785645) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### SNESynth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snesynth-chiptune-power/id6455731509)

Create authentic 16-bit video game music and sound effects with a powerful synth engine. Explore over 400 presets, utilize a step sequencer, and record your creations. Works standalone or as an AUv3 plugin in iOS DAWs.

**Highlights:** 16-bit video game synth, 2,500+ samples from video game chips, Standalone app & AUv3 plugin, Over 400 presets, Step sequencer, Audio recording and export, MIDI keyboard support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SynthMaster 2 free?

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

### Is SNESynth free?

SNESynth costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SynthMaster 2 or SNESynth?

SNESynth is rated higher. SynthMaster 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 451 ratings, while SNESynth averages 4.8 from 75 ratings.

### Do SynthMaster 2 or SNESynth have ads?

SynthMaster 2 shows ads; SNESynth does not.

### Which is updated more often, SynthMaster 2 or SNESynth?

SynthMaster 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and SNESynth monthly. Most recently, SynthMaster 2 was updated on October 14, 2026 and SNESynth on October 20, 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.*