# Synth Pro vs Padline

The clearest difference is rating: Synth Pro at 4.6 against Padline's 3.7. Synth Pro also leads on ratings volume (555 vs 3). Padline's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Synth Pro sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Padline sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Synth Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synth Pro has 555 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Synth Pro ships an update monthly, Padline every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Synth Pro | Padline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (555 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synth-pro-analog-synthesizer/id1635988723/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padline/id6756504591/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **555** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 89 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAQS.IM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457405202) | [Henry Cesta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838574419) |

## What reviewers say

### Synth Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synth-pro-analog-synthesizer/id1635988723)

Explore authentic analog synth sounds and craft unique music with a powerful editing suite. This app offers studio-quality effects, layering capabilities, and MIDI/AUv3 support for both beginners and professionals. Save, share, and record your creations.

**Highlights:** Authentic analog & vintage synth sounds, Full synthesizer editing section, Professional-grade effects, Layer & split sounds, MIDI & AUv3 support, Save, share, & record creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TAQS.IM Monthly PRO Access | $5.99 | per month |
| TAQS.IM Yearly Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| TAQS.IM Yearly PRO Access | $29.99 | per year |
| CZ-101 PS Essentials | $2.99 | one-time |
| DW8PS Digital Analog | $2.99 | one-time |
| DXSevn Legend | $2.99 | one-time |
| JNO-106 I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ethereal Voices | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pad Sounds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Synth Strings & Brass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Synths | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hafla Synth | $2.99 | one-time |
| MOSS Leads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vintage Analog Synth Leads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Oriental Throwback | $2.99 | one-time |
| Synth Bass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Casio CZ101 Mono Synth Leads | $2.99 | one-time |
| JNO-106 II | $2.99 | one-time |
| TAQSIM Synth Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| TAQSIM Synth Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great for making music
- 🎵 Inspiring and authentic sounds
- 💡 Unique sonic textures
- 👍 Good for FNF songs
- 🌟 Free sounds are valuable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains phone battery significantly
- 🐛 Audio lags and glitches in GarageBand
- 💥 Crashes in GarageBand
- 🚫 Not recognized in GarageBand sometimes
- 🔊 No sound output

**Reported bugs**

- Audio lags and glitches in GarageBand
- Phone battery drain
- GarageBand crashes
- App not recognized in GarageBand
- No sound output

**Requested features**

- Merge duplicate sound banks
- Fix GarageBand integration issues


### Padline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padline/id6756504591)

This app provides stable, warm background pads for musicians. It offers immediate access to all chromatic notes with simple controls for volume, panning, and smooth entry. Designed for creating an immersive atmosphere, it features a fast, minimalist interface.

**Highlights:** Pads available in all chromatic notes, Simple volume and panning controls, Smooth entry for atmosphere adjustment, Worship-focused sound character, Fast and minimalist interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Padline Pro Mensual | $0.99 | per month |
| Padline Pro Anual | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Synth Pro free?

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

### Is Padline free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Synth Pro or Padline?

Synth Pro is rated higher. Synth Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 555 ratings, while Padline averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Synth Pro or Padline have ads?

Synth Pro shows ads; Padline does not.

### Which is updated more often, Synth Pro or Padline?

Synth Pro ships an update monthly, and Padline every 10 days. Most recently, Synth Pro was updated on October 30, 2026 and Padline on October 25, 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.*