JAX DYNAMICS vs GORILLA SYNTH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JAX DYNAMICS
This audio processing tool functions as a single-band dynamics processor with parallel processing capabilities. It's distributed as an app extension for use within compatible music applications across Apple devices.
- Single band dynamics processor
- Parallel processing (mix)
- AudioUnit (AUv3) format
- Universal app for Apple devices
- System-wide usage with hosts
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The JAX DYNAMICS : Limiter is a single band dynamics audio processor and supports parallel processing option (mix) too. The JAX Limiter 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.
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.
- Dual oscillators with sub and noise
- Classic ladder filter
- Dual ADSR envelopes
- Duophonic mode with glide
- LFO modulation
- Touch-optimized controls
- AUv3 instrument support
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GORILLA SYNTH at 4.9 against JAX DYNAMICS's 3.0. GORILLA SYNTH also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 2). 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
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.
GORILLA SYNTH holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GORILLA SYNTH has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
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.
| Parameter | JAX DYNAMICS | GORILLA SYNTH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.9 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jens Guell | Steffen Mølgaard Larsen |
Customer experience
JAX DYNAMICS
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In-app purchases
JAX DYNAMICS
No in-app purchases
GORILLA SYNTH
No in-app purchases
