Comparison

SoundFont Pro vs SAGA Synth | 16

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

Head to head
About

SoundFont Pro

This app is a powerful tool for musicians and producers to import, play, and customize piano SoundFonts. It offers built-in synthesizer tools, professional effects, and multi-layering capabilities for creating unique sounds. Seamlessly integrate with DAWs and MIDI keyboards for a professional music production experience.

Highlights
  • Import and play piano SoundFonts
  • Built-in synthesizer tools
  • Professional audio effects
  • Multi-layering and split sounds
  • MIDI keyboard support
  • AUv3 DAW integration
  • Save and share creations
Features
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Unleash Your Creativity with SoundFont Pro – The Ultimate Piano SoundFont Player SoundFont Pro is the essential app for musicians, producers, and sound designers who want to explore, play, and customize their own sounds. This powerful SoundFont player allows you to import and play high-quality piano SoundFonts, edit them with built-in synthesizer tools, and enhance your creations with professional effects. Whether you're creating your next masterpiece or simply exploring new sounds, SoundFont Pro gives you the flexibility and control to take your music to the next level—all from your iOS device. Features: 1. Play High-Quality Piano SoundFonts: Experience the beauty of rich, expressive piano sounds with SoundFont Pro’s extensive library of piano SoundFonts. From classical grand pianos to modern electronic keys, there's a sound for every style and genre. 2. Import and Customize Your Own Sounds: Bring your own SoundFonts to life by importing them directly into the app. With SoundFont Pro, you can modify, shape, and design your sounds to match your creative vision. 3. Built-In Synthesizer Tools: Take your sound customization further with SoundFont Pro’s integrated synthesizer functionality. Adjust filters, oscillators, envelopes, and more to fine-tune your sounds and create something truly unique. 4. Apply Professional-Grade Effects: Enhance your sound with a comprehensive suite of effects, including Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Distortion, and more. Add depth, character, and dynamics to your music with ease. 5. Multi-Layering and Split Sounds: Layer multiple sounds or split them across the keyboard to create dynamic, multi-textured compositions. Perfect for live performances or complex studio arrangements. 6. MIDI Support: Connect your MIDI keyboard for full control over your sounds and seamless integration into your existing setup. SoundFont Pro supports both MIDI input and output, making it perfect for both studio production and live performances. 7. AUv3 Support for DAW Integration: Use SoundFont Pro in your favorite DAW with AUv3 compatibility. Seamlessly integrate SoundFont Pro into your production workflow for a professional-grade experience on your iOS device. 8. Save and Share Your Creations: Record your sessions and save your customized sounds for future use. Share your creations with other musicians or back them up to the cloud with ease. Unlock the Full Potential of SoundFont Pro with Premium: Upgrade to the Premium version to access additional sound packs, exclusive features, and unlimited customization options. Take your music to new heights with more tools at your fingertips. Subscription Plans: 1 Month: $5.99 1 Year: $29.99 Prices may vary by region. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your Account Settings after purchase. Why SoundFont Pro? SoundFont Pro combines the power of a professional SoundFont player with advanced editing and synthesizer tools, all in a user-friendly interface. Whether you're performing live or producing in the studio, SoundFont Pro is your all-in-one solution for creating unique piano sounds and beyond. Download SoundFont Pro today and start shaping your sound! Terms of Service: https://taqs.im/terms Privacy Policy: https://taqs.im/privacy Got feedback or questions? Reach us at contact@taqs.im!

About

SAGA Synth | 16

This app provides a 16-bit retro video game synthesizer with over 350 presets. It allows for the creation of expressive pads, sound effects, drums, and leads, and can be used as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin. Record and export your creations as WAV files.

Highlights
  • 16-bit retro video game synth
  • Over 350+ presets
  • Standalone app & AUv3 plugin
  • Step sequencer
  • Audio recording and export
  • MIDI keyboard support
  • Ableton Link
Features
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"SAGA SYNTH IS THE MOST FUN MUSIC APP ON THE PLANET!" – The GarageBand Guide SAGA Synth is a super-fun retro 16-bit video game synth More than chiptunes, you can use this synth for amazing and expressive pads, sound fx, drums, leads, and more! Make your music stand out with real 16-bit retro video game power. Created from 5 different vintage hardware YM2616 sound chips for the greatest collection of 16-bit sounds ever produced. We put lots of love into making this app. Ready Player One? Press a Key to take your music to the next level! REQUIRES iOS 14 and ABOVE! Thank you. :) Includes over 350+ Presets by MobyPixel, Electronisounds, Red Sky Lullaby, Gavinski, The GarageBand Guide, DJ Puzzle, The Audio Dabbler, Sound of Izrael, Marc Hupkens, AnalogMatthew, Brian Funk, Shazaam the Producer and more. Features custom-created sounds for this app, made from vintage retro gaming hardware. Learn More & Watch Videos: audiokitpro.com/sagasynth SAGA SYNTH is available only on iOS and iPadOS. FEATURES: • Standalone app & iOS AUv3 Plugin • Over 350+ presets to inspire you • Fun free-running step sequencer • Exclusive sound sources made for this app • New, more stable AudioKit code • 16-bit Synth, Drum, and Sound FX sounds included • Over 600+ Mb of sounds compressed to under 150 Mb • Audio recording, record your sounds then export wav files! No other apps needed • Use as an iOS Plug-in in hosts like GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, Beatmaker 3, and more • Use with MIDI keyboard or iOS MIDI host • Ableton Link SAGA Synth is the first of the next generation of AudioKit Pro apps, written from the ground up with a focus on playability and amazing sound. We've added rock-solid sequencer timing, improved AUv3 support, easy standalone recording, and much more. It's created with lots of love. + iPhone & iPad versions included for one low price ++ BONUS: Includes sounds from the best-selling Ableton 16-Bit Video Game sound packs by Brian Funk. For the first time on iOS! More Info: www.audiokitpro.com/sagasynth ### AudioKit is an open-source project intended to bring joy and music to people, and enlighten people on how to build custom instruments and iOS apps. All product names, images, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners, including SEGA Corporation, Yamaha Corporation, Twisted Electrons, MEGAfm, Genesis, MegaDrive, and others, which are in no way associated or affiliated with the creators of this app, including AudioKit, Brian Funk, AudioKit Pro, LLC, and the other contributors. Product names are used solely for the purpose of identifying specific products related to hardware, synthesizers, sampling, sound design, and music-making. Use of these names and images does not imply any cooperation or endorsement, including SEGA Corporation, Yamaha Corporation, Twisted Electrons, MEGAfm, Genesis, MegaDrive, and others. We thank them for their incredible hardware and instruments.

Screenshots

SoundFont Pro3 screens
SAGA Synth | 164 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SAGA Synth | 16 at 89% against SoundFont Pro's 40%. SAGA Synth | 16 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). SoundFont Pro's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99). On ratings volume, update cadence 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

SoundFont Pro is free to download; SAGA Synth | 16 costs $3.99 up front. SoundFont Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. SAGA Synth | 16 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SAGA Synth | 16 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 777 and 446 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of SoundFont Pro's written reviews are positive against 89% of SAGA Synth | 16's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundFont Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, SAGA Synth | 16 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
SoundFont Pro versus SAGA Synth | 16: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundFont ProSAGA Synth | 16
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.4 (777 ratings)4.9 (446 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews89.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings777 — better446
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAQS.IMAudioKit Pro

Customer experience

SoundFont Pro

All ratings775 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral17.7%
Negative41.9%

SAGA Synth | 16

All ratings435 ratings
Positive98.9%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.2%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive89.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative9.6%

User reviews

SoundFont Pro

From 777 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Fantastic experience
  • 👍 Classical piano
  • 👍 Can import own soundfonts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on startup
  • 🐛 Crashes when importing large soundfonts
  • 🐛 Soundfonts off pitch
  • 🐛 Soundfont import issues
  • 🐛 Doesn't accept SF2 files

SAGA Synth | 16

From 446 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎶 Awesome retro sounds
  • 👍 Great creation methods
  • 🎨 Versatile and fun
  • 🎨 More than just game sounds
  • 👍 Tons of presets

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Midi not working properly
  • 🐛 Sequencer issues with recording
  • 🐛 Keyboard issues and bugs
  • 🐛 Crashes and stability problems
  • 🤔 Not true 16-bit emulation

Bugs and requests

SoundFont Pro

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes when importing large soundfonts
  • Soundfonts off pitch
  • Doesn't accept SF2 files
  • Select button doesn't work
  • Constant crashing
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  • Soundfont import issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for chromatic scale files
  • Add mass import feature for soundfonts
  • Improve soundfont importation and add custom categories

SAGA Synth | 16

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when too many favorites
  • Overlapping UI elements on phones

Requested features

3 requests
  • Export to Famitone music file
  • macOS version
  • Improved quantization

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SoundFont Pro

Subscriptions3
  • TAQS.IM Monthly PRO Access$5.991 Month
  • TAQS.IM Yearly Premium Access7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • TAQS.IM Yearly PRO Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time7
  • Brass Section$2.99
  • Acoustic Pianos$2.99
  • Brass Solo$2.99
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  • Choirs$2.99
  • Electric Guitars$2.99
  • TAQSIM SoundFont Pro Lifetime$19.99
  • TAQSIM SoundFont Pro Lifetime$29.99
None

SAGA Synth | 16

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoundFont Pro free?
SoundFont Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SAGA Synth | 16 free?
SAGA Synth | 16 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SoundFont Pro or SAGA Synth | 16?
SAGA Synth | 16 is rated higher. SoundFont Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 777 ratings, while SAGA Synth | 16 averages 4.9 from 446 ratings.
Do SoundFont Pro or SAGA Synth | 16 have ads?
SoundFont Pro shows ads; SAGA Synth | 16 does not.
Which is updated more often, SoundFont Pro or SAGA Synth | 16?
SoundFont Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and SAGA Synth | 16 monthly. Most recently, SoundFont Pro was updated on November 7, 2026 and SAGA Synth | 16 on November 4, 2026.

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