Comparison

Synthcussion2022 vs Relic Flow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Synthcussion2022

This digital instrument emulates a classic analog drum module with two voices of polyphony. It offers six synthesis modes, a step sequencer with boomerang functionality, and MIDI control for automation and external syncing. Presets can be saved and loaded for quick recall of settings.

Highlights
  • 2 voices of polyphony
  • 6 synthesis modes
  • Step sequencer with boomerang mode
  • External MIDI clock sync
  • MIDI Control Change automation
  • Preset saving and loading
Features
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Inspired by a legendary 2 voices drum module of the late seventies, our digital instrument was designed to maintain the playability and the fun factor of the analog device. It features 6 synthesis modes, selectable with the big rotary knob and 2 voices of polyphony. It features a step sequencer for every row, syncable to external MIDI clock just pressing a toggle. The sequencer also features a boomerang mode that plays a forward-backward loop. All the (self-explanatory) parameters are suitable for full automation sending Control Change MIDI messages. There is a button to display the list of (fixed) CC messages. The Synthcussion can be played with A MIDI keyboard or sequencer and the channel for each row is easily changeable. Presets (including sequencer settings can be stored and loaded)

About

Relic Flow

Generate unique Lo-Fi rhythms, noise patterns, and drum loops using advanced synthesis algorithms. Explore billions of sound samples with intuitive controls and real-time audio recording. Perfect for musicians and sound designers seeking endless creative possibilities.

Highlights
  • Lo-Fi rhythm and drum loop generation
  • Billions of unique sound samples
  • Real-time audio recording to WAV
  • Multiple input methods (on-screen, PC keyboard, MIDI)
  • Export to WAV, SunVox, and text clipboard
  • iOS Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support
Features
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Relic Flow is a generator of Lo-Fi rhythms, noise patterns and drum loops based on unique synthesis algorithms from NightRadio. More than 4 billion samples from the depths of the Mathematical Universe! Features: * search for new sounds with three buttons: next random set, edit code, previous set; each set of 12 sounds corresponds to a code of 8 characters; * three types of keyboards for live performing: on-screen buttons, PC keyboard, MIDI input; * several processing parameters + control via MIDI; * real-time audio recording to WAV (32-bit); * export to: WAV (one file or a set), SunVox (samples + effects in one file), text clipboard; * the LCK button freezes individual samples - they will not change during the search for new sets; * iOS Audio Unit Extension (AUv3). Double clicking on a parameter opens a window for setting the exact value. If you enable the Hold option, the notes will play endlessly, without reacting to key release (noteOff) events; turning the note on again works like turning it off; there are two ways to enable this option: 1) using the Hold parameter in the "MIDI Mapping" window; 2) by pressing the HOLD button, which appears in place of LCK while playing the musical keyboard: press HOLD, release the desired notes - then the released notes will continue to play.

Screenshots

Synthcussion20222 screens
Relic Flow2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Synthcussion2022 at Free against Relic Flow's $1.99. Synthcussion2022 also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). Relic Flow's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 50%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Synthcussion2022 is free to download; Relic Flow costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Relic Flow holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Synthcussion2022's written reviews are positive against 93% of Relic Flow's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Synthcussion2022 versus Relic Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynthcussion2022Relic Flow
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.0 (9 ratings)4.8 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews93.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings926 — better
Update frequency—Every 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDomenico CiprianiAlexander Zolotov

Customer experience

Synthcussion2022

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral37.5%
Negative12.5%

Relic Flow

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%

In-app purchases

None

Synthcussion2022

No in-app purchases

None

Relic Flow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Synthcussion2022 free?
Synthcussion2022 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Relic Flow free?
Relic Flow costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Synthcussion2022 or Relic Flow?
Relic Flow is rated higher. Synthcussion2022 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Relic Flow averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.
Do Synthcussion2022 or Relic Flow have ads?
Neither Synthcussion2022 nor Relic Flow shows ads.

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