Comparison

JAX DYNAMICS vs GORILLA 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

GORILLA SYNTH

This app offers a punchy, analog-style subtractive synthesizer for iOS, designed for fast sound design and expressive musical performance. It provides studio-quality sound with a clean interface, ideal for sketching ideas, producing tracks, or live playing.

Highlights
  • Dual oscillators with sub and noise
  • Classic ladder filter
  • Dual ADSR envelopes
  • Duophonic mode with glide
  • LFO modulation
  • Touch-optimized controls
  • AUv3 instrument support
Features
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GORILLA - Analog-Style Subtractive Synth GORILLA is a focused, punchy analog-style subtractive synthesizer designed for fast sound design and expressive play on iOS. Built for musicians, producers, and sound designers, Gorilla delivers studio-quality sound in a clean, performance-ready interface — whether you’re sketching ideas, producing tracks, or playing live. Key Features: - Dual oscillators with sub and noise - Classic ladder filter - Dual ADSR envelopes (Filter + Amp) - Duophonic mode with glide - LFO for pitch, filter, and PWM modulation - Touch-optimized performance controls - Built-in spectrum / EQ visualizer - AUv3 instrument support - CoreMIDI & Bluetooth MIDI - Designed for iPhone and iPad Gorilla is intentionally focused — no clutter, no distractions. Just fast access to powerful sound shaping and expressive control. Designed for mobility. Built for creation.

Screenshots

JAX DYNAMICS4 screens
GORILLA SYNTH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GORILLA SYNTH at 4.9 against JAX DYNAMICS's 3.7. GORILLA SYNTH also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 3). JAX DYNAMICS's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 GORILLA SYNTH $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GORILLA SYNTH holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GORILLA SYNTH has 21 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 GORILLA SYNTH's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JAX DYNAMICS ships an update every 2 months, GORILLA SYNTH every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
JAX DYNAMICS versus GORILLA SYNTH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJAX DYNAMICSGORILLA SYNTH
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.9 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings321 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJens GuellSteffen Mølgaard Larsen

Customer experience

JAX DYNAMICS

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

GORILLA SYNTH

All ratings21 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

JAX DYNAMICS

No in-app purchases

None

GORILLA SYNTH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JAX DYNAMICS free?
JAX DYNAMICS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GORILLA SYNTH free?
GORILLA SYNTH costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JAX DYNAMICS or GORILLA SYNTH?
GORILLA SYNTH is rated higher. JAX DYNAMICS averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while GORILLA SYNTH averages 4.9 from 21 ratings.
Do JAX DYNAMICS or GORILLA SYNTH have ads?
Neither JAX DYNAMICS nor GORILLA SYNTH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JAX DYNAMICS or GORILLA SYNTH?
JAX DYNAMICS ships an update every 2 months, and GORILLA SYNTH every 3 weeks. Most recently, JAX DYNAMICS was updated on September 22, 2026 and GORILLA SYNTH on August 15, 2026.

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