Comparison

JAX DYNAMICS vs Low Poly Synth

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

Head to head
About

JAX DYNAMICS

This audio processing tool offers a single-band dynamics processor with versatile stereo operation modes, including independent and linked mid/side processing. It also features a parallel processing option for enhanced audio manipulation. The tool is distributed as an app extension for use within compatible music applications.

Highlights
  • Single-band dynamics processor
  • Multiple stereo operation modes
  • Independent and linked mid/side processing
  • Parallel processing (mix) option
  • AudioUnit (AUv3) format
  • Universal app for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS
Features
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The JAX DYNAMICS : Compressor is a single band dynamics audio processor and supports different stereo operation modi (like independent stereo, linked stereo, independent mid/side and linked mid/side processing) and has a parallel processing option (mix) too. The JAX Compressor is a dynamics processor in AudioUnit (AUv3) format. The audio unit itself (an app extension) is embedded into a small demo app. This is required for app distribution on Apple platforms. Installing the app will make the audio unit available for system wide usage with audio unit hosts (music apps), which support loading 3rd party app extensions in AUv3 format. There is a manual for our Dynamics Series Basic located at : https://audio.digitster.com/jax-dynamics-compressor A basic demonstration video for the dynamics series can be seen here : https://youtu.be/hOwM1t6jYes?si=gqlpp6oQRXtUuj8V This app is truly 'universal', meaning, unit is available for : - MacOS (Silicon) - iOS (iPhone) - iPadOS (iPads) - visionOS (Apple Vision Pro) Please note, that AudioUnits (AUv3) require a dedicated supporting host application to perform.

About

Low Poly Synth

Generate unique, atmospheric melodic sounds with billions of presets. Explore new timbres through random generation or precise editing. Record and export your creations in various formats.

Highlights
  • Billions of unique timbres
  • Random sound generation
  • MIDI control
  • Real-time audio recording
  • WAV and SunVox export
  • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3)
Features
Currently charting
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Low Poly Synth is a generator of melodic atmospheric sounds with billions of unique timbres. The app is built on modified synthesis algorithms from Fractal Bits, Relic Waves, and Relic Flow, with the addition of pure tone generation code. The sound space is divided into 4294967296 presets, each corresponding to a set of 8 sample textures. The volume of an individual sample can be adjusted in the top panel or via MIDI (Settings -> MIDI Mapping). The bottom panel is a classic musical keyboard that sets the note for the sounds in the set. Each note triggers all 8 samples at once - together they form a complex harmonic pattern that almost never repeats over time due to the different lengths of the looped fragments. Features: * search for new sounds with three buttons: next random set, edit code, previous set; each set of 8 sounds corresponds to a code of 8 characters (you can save/copy/paste it as plain text); * three types of keyboards for live performing: on-screen, PC keyboard, MIDI input; for the on-screen keyboard, you can set the number of displayed octaves and scale; * 20+ parameters can be controlled via MIDI or directly through the app interface: Settings -> MIDI Mapping; * 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; * Audio Unit Extension (AUv3), Wi-Fi export/import. 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

JAX DYNAMICS4 screens
Low Poly Synth3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Low Poly Synth at 4.8 against JAX DYNAMICS's 3.7. Low Poly Synth also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and chart position (#131 vs unranked). JAX DYNAMICS's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

JAX DYNAMICS costs $4.99 and Low Poly Synth $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Low Poly Synth holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Low Poly Synth has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of JAX DYNAMICS's written reviews are positive against 88% of Low Poly Synth's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
JAX DYNAMICS versus Low Poly Synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJAX DYNAMICSLow Poly Synth
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings318 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#131 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJens GuellAlexander Zolotov

Customer experience

JAX DYNAMICS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Low Poly Synth

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

JAX DYNAMICS

No in-app purchases

None

Low Poly Synth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JAX DYNAMICS free?
JAX DYNAMICS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Low Poly Synth free?
Low Poly Synth costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JAX DYNAMICS or Low Poly Synth?
Low Poly Synth is rated higher. JAX DYNAMICS averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Low Poly Synth averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.
Do JAX DYNAMICS or Low Poly Synth have ads?
Neither JAX DYNAMICS nor Low Poly Synth shows ads.

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