VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave vs Scorched Haze
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave
This app creates unique synth sounds by recording classic synths to VHS tape and then resampling them. It offers a vast library of presets and effects to achieve lo-fi, retro vibes for various music genres. An AUv3 plugin and standalone app are included.
- VHS-recorded and resampled synths
- Over 280+ presets
- Standalone app and AUv3 plugin
- VCR sound effects
- VCR FX section for customization
- Free expansion pack included
Read full descriptionHide full description
VHS Synth features synths recorded with a VCR, then resampled. Perfect for Synthwave, Hip Hop, Indie, Rock, Movie Soundtracks, Lo-Fi, Ambient, Vaporwave, Retro Pop, and more. Create instant lo-fi and cool retro vibes. Press a key. Elevate your music. Includes over 280+ Presets by Jakob haQ, Red Sky Lullaby, The GarageBand Guide, DJ Puzzle, Sound of Izrael, DJ Montra, Marc Hupkens, AnalogMatthew, JEC, Da Fingaz, Brian Funk, and more. "BEST Lo-Fi instrument I’ve ever played, seriously good sounds!" - The SoundTest Room "VHS Synth is a Retrowave dream!" - iPad Loops "Turns Your iOS Device Into An 80s Time Machine" - Synthtopia Classic Synths were recorded to VHS Tape with a VCR, then re-sampled. "VHS Synth is the ULTIMATE Retro Synth App" - The GarageBand Guide FEATURES: • Standalone app + iOS AUv3 Plugin • Over 280+ presets to inspire you • Compressed to under 140mb to save space • VCR Sound Effects (Buttons, Tape Hiss, More) • VCR FX section to customize the sounds • FREE Expansion Pack: OP-1 recorded with a VCR ++ iPhone & iPad version included for one low price Real analog feel and dirt. Vintage hardware was recorded into a VCR and then re-sampled. Subscribe to access to premium app features; subscription details are the following: - Length: weekly or yearly - Free trial: only on selected subscriptions - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase - Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Terms & Conditions: [https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/VHS-Synth-80s-Synthwave-Terms-Conditions-150cf6557a0880aca270f4f8ccee8d3e?pvs=4](https://www.notion.so/VHS-Synth-80s-Synthwave-Terms-Conditions-150cf6557a0880aca270f4f8ccee8d3e?pvs=21) Privacy Policy: [https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/VHS-Synth-80s-Synthwave-Privacy-Policy-150cf6557a088019bec6ccb33ae5bb09?pvs=4](https://www.notion.so/VHS-Synth-80s-Synthwave-Privacy-Policy-150cf6557a088019bec6ccb33ae5bb09?pvs=21) * NOTE: This app has no official affiliation with AudioKit Pro, LLC. It was built using the free AudioKit source code.
Scorched Haze
This audio effect transforms guitars and synths with intense saturation, compression, and harmonic color. It adds warmth, movement, and a unique furnace-recorded character to your sound.
- Intense saturation and compression
- Harmonic color and warmth
- Animated upper harmonics
- Stereo image expansion
- Eight character types for processing
- Eleven tuned presets
Read full descriptionHide full description
Turn driven guitars and synths into something that sounds recorded inside a furnace. Scorched Haze is an expressive AUv3 effect built for two complementary roles. Push an already driven guitar through heavy saturation, compressed heat and dark space for a massive furnace-recorded character—or apply it sparingly to synths, vocals and drums for extra warmth, harmonic colour and movement. HEAT brings the intensity, from a restrained glow to dense saturation and driven compression. COLOUR shapes the temperature of the sound, moving between dark weight, bright harmonics, smooth warmth and scorched edges. GLIMMER adds softly animated upper harmonics inspired by embers flickering away from a fire. MIX balances the original and processed signals, while Space expands the stereo image into a dark, modulated Ember Plate. DETAIL lets you combine two of eight character types—from valve-like Glow and transformer-heavy Iron to aggressive Char, Pressure and Furnace processing. Use Scorched Haze heavily when a guitar needs to sound enormous, enclosed and dangerously hot. Use it lightly when a synth needs warmth, movement and a more tactile analog edge. Eleven tuned presets provide starting points for gentle warmth, medium coloration, driven compression, scorched guitar tones and expansive heat haze. Demo: https://youtu.be/O9LnWRuDpS4
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave at Free against Scorched Haze's $4.99. VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave also leads on ratings volume (135 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 17.0). Scorched Haze's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On 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
VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave is free to download; Scorched Haze costs $4.99 up front. VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Scorched Haze asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scorched Haze holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave has 135 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave | Scorched Haze |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (135 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 135 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Paid — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #185 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Audiobus Pty Ltd | ADBC INNOVATION PTY LTD |
Bugs and requests
VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave
Reported bugs
11 issues- GarageBand compatibility broken after updates
- App not recognized in Logic Pro after updates
- Inconsistent sound quality across different registers
- Patch/preset settings not retained after closing DAW
- Audio Unit Extension crashes in GarageBand
Show 6 moreShow fewer
- Duplicate track sounds different from original
- Display shows 'Welcome' instead of loaded patch
- Thin black keys difficult to hit on keyboard
- Missing top C key on keyboard
- Sounds inconsistent when exported from GarageBand
- App disappears from projects after ownership change
Requested features
7 requests- Mac OS version for DAW compatibility
- Velocity sensitivity settings for keyboard
- Pitch bend and modulation wheels with actual functionality
- Better keyboard design with proper key sizing
- Improved UI layout to reduce wasted space in AUv3 mode
Show 2 moreShow fewer
- Access to original synth parameters instead of sample-based playback
- Direct routing to IAA output for FL Studio Mobile
Scorched Haze
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave
- Weekly premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Weekly premium$4.997 Days
- Yearly premium$9.991 Year
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Yearly premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
Scorched Haze
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave free?
Is Scorched Haze free?
Which has better reviews, VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave or Scorched Haze?
Do VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave or Scorched Haze have ads?
Other comparisons















