# SYNTHO vs Melodics

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SYNTHO at 100% against Melodics's 57%. SYNTHO also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Melodics's advantage is ratings volume (623 vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Melodics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. SYNTHO asks for nothing beyond the download.

SYNTHO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melodics has 623 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SYNTHO's written reviews are positive against 57% of Melodics's.

SYNTHO ships an update every 2 weeks, Melodics every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SYNTHO | Melodics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syntho/id1615419392/reviews)** | [4.7 (623 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodics-drum-lessons-app/id6504540940/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **623** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 57.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SYNTHO App ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615419394) | [Melodics Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091448213) |

## What reviewers say

### SYNTHO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syntho/id1615419392)

Learn electronic music production with over 150 hours of curated content. Connect with a community, share your music, and receive expert feedback. Structured cohorts offer a guided learning path to elevate your skills.

**Highlights:** 150+ hours of curated content, Arrangement, mixing, mastering lessons, Community newsfeed and profiles, Expert tutor feedback, 8-week structured cohorts, Direct messaging and user following

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Melodics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodics-drum-lessons-app/id6504540940)

Learn drums with interactive lessons and instant feedback on any drum kit or practice pad. Improve your rhythm and technique with structured exercises and a vast song library. Practice anytime, anywhere, and track your progress with this comprehensive drumming companion.

**Highlights:** Interactive drum lessons, Instant feedback on playing, Works with acoustic/electronic drums & practice pads, 500+ lessons and songs, Progress tracking tools, Structured learning system

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $34.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning drums
- 💡 Makes practice engaging
- 🚀 Instant feedback on precision
- 🎶 Fun way to learn
- 🥁 Helps improve timing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 UI needs work
- 🤔 Scoring system convoluted
- 📉 Disincentivizes playing
- 🚫 No songs available (premium)
- 🔌 Drum connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Explore section always resets to Grade 1
- MIDI device connection feedback needed
- Snare drum not working
- App restarts when in the middle of a lesson
- App stops playing to headphones or won't pick up microphone

**Requested features**

- Full iPad support
- Add Donner Ded-80 support
- Left-handed option
- More well-known artists/songs
- Chinese version of the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SYNTHO free?

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

### Is Melodics free?

Melodics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SYNTHO or Melodics?

SYNTHO is rated higher. SYNTHO averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Melodics averages 4.7 from 623 ratings.

### Do SYNTHO or Melodics have ads?

Neither SYNTHO nor Melodics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SYNTHO or Melodics?

SYNTHO ships an update every 2 weeks, and Melodics every 5 days. Most recently, SYNTHO was updated on October 11, 2026 and Melodics on October 13, 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.*