# SynthMaster 2 vs Anabaptist Resources

The clearest difference is price: Anabaptist Resources at Free against SynthMaster 2's $14.99. Anabaptist Resources also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 32) and ads (none vs shown). SynthMaster 2's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 17 months). On iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Anabaptist Resources is free to download; SynthMaster 2 costs $14.99 up front. SynthMaster 2 sells 32 one-off in-app purchases. Anabaptist Resources asks for nothing beyond the download.

SynthMaster 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Anabaptist Resources every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SynthMaster 2 | Anabaptist Resources |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (451 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-2/id1566704584/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **451** | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 918 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KV331 Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/944155925) | [Anabaptist Resources](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767874837) |

## 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


### Anabaptist Resources

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anabaptist-resources/id6673919079)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Anabaptist Resources free?

Anabaptist Resources is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do SynthMaster 2 or Anabaptist Resources have ads?

SynthMaster 2 shows ads; Anabaptist Resources does not.

### Which is updated more often, SynthMaster 2 or Anabaptist Resources?

SynthMaster 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Anabaptist Resources every 17 months. Most recently, SynthMaster 2 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Anabaptist Resources on October 9, 2026.

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