AudioJem vs S
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AudioJem
Record, save, and share audio with this versatile tool. It allows users to write and save lyrics, record over provided beats, and import their own audio files.
- Audio recording
- Save and share audio
- Write and save lyrics
- Record over beats
- Import audio files
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AudioJem is an audio recording app that allows you record, save, and share audio. Write and save lyrics. Record over included beats. Import/upload audio into the app.
S
This app is a polyphonic synthesizer that works with specific hardware. It offers a variety of sound engines, filters, and effects for creating unique audio textures. Advanced modulation options and a flexible routing system allow for deep sound design.
- Dual engine slots per voice
- Multiple sound flavors (analog, wavetable, FM, speech)
- Classic and Modern filter modes
- Advanced FX rack
- Two free-routing LFOs
- Unified mod matrix
- Standalone, AU, and AUv3 formats
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s-2 is a polyphonic synthesizer designed to work with the Roland AIRA Compact S-1. ENGINE Each voice runs two parallel engine slots that mix together. Pick a sound flavor per slot, including: • Classic analog — saw, square, sub, noise, pulse-width • Wavetable • FM • Speech • Chord • Plucked string FILTER AND FX Classic mode runs a vintage-style ladder filter into a simple Delay → Chorus → Reverb chain. Modern mode swaps in a multi-mode SVF (LP / BP / HP) followed by a 3-slot Advanced FX rack with Bitcrusher, Drive, Flanger, Phaser, Auto-Filter, Tape Delay, Plate Reverb and Chorus. MODULATION Two free-routing LFOs (sine / triangle / saw / square / random / noise, with optional clock-sync), a dedicated filter envelope with two destination slots, and a unified mod matrix dialog that visualizes every routing in one place. Click any knob in Learn mode to assign — no digging through menus. FORMATS • Standalone for iOS • Audio Unit (AU) for Logic Pro and other AU hosts • AUv3 plugin for iPad / iPhone in AUM, GarageBand, Cubasis and more - s-2 is an independent third-party application. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Roland Corporation. "Roland", "AIRA", "AIRA Compact", and "S-1" are trademarks of Roland Corporation, used here only to describe MIDI compatibility between this app and that hardware.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AudioJem at 5.0 against S's 4.5. AudioJem also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). S's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 57 months). On price, ratings volume, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. AudioJem sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. S asks for nothing beyond the download.
AudioJem holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.
AudioJem ships an update every 57 months, S every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AudioJem | S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 57 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brandon Jemison | Mathias Kirkerød |
Customer experience
AudioJem
S
In-app purchases
AudioJem
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
S
No in-app purchases





