Comparison

SAGA Synth | 16 vs MTE

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

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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
Currently charting
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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.

About

MTE

Features
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Ever dreamed of learning to read sheet music? Learn the basics of sheet music reading using the piano keyboard. Our app will help you understand the concept of sound names, notes, staff, and clefs. Doesn’t matter if you are just a beginner or an advanced student, you’ll have a lot of fun practicing sight-reading with our app. A convenient interface offers high-level customization of exercise settings. Our app’s most important features are: -2 main exercise layouts With staff or note names on top, the keyboard is always at the bottom. -3 main gameplay modes Become really fast with our time limit mode, or 100% precise with error limit mode! -4 main clefs to choose from – treble, bass, tenor & alto Practice is available in range even for up to 4 ledger lines! -13 different sounds name systems to choose Choose what type of sound names you want to learn (IPN, German, solmization, etc.) – the list is quite long! -Display modes – automatic scrolling or groups of notes Try both and choose the preferred one. -Accidentals – sharps, flats, double and single There’s even an option to practice only notes with accidentals! -High-quality, realistic sound of a grand piano with the mute option Gives you a realistic feel of using a real piano. When you need silence, simply press the mute button. -Daily goal feature to keep your discipline Set up the number of points you want to score every day and be consistent in your training. -2 bonus hints to use in every exercise Use them or not, but you’ll get bonus points for not using any hints! - Fresh, modern design A beautiful look will make your practice even more pleasant. MTEssentials: Notes Reading is an excellent help for music students, hobbyists, and amateurs to practice sight-reading. You won’t need a tutor anymore. Music notation will no longer keep secrets from you. Have fun! If you have any comments or you need help with Notes Reading, please send an e-mail to mobile@netigen.pl

Screenshots

SAGA Synth | 164 screens
MTE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SAGA Synth | 16 at none against MTE's 1. SAGA Synth | 16 also leads on chart position (#185 vs unranked). MTE's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.4). On ads 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

SAGA Synth | 16 costs $3.99 and MTE $2.99 up front. MTE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SAGA Synth | 16 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SAGA Synth | 16 versus MTE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSAGA Synth | 16MTE
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.9 (435 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings435 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#185 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB38 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperAudioKit ProNETIGEN Kluzowicz sp. j.

Bugs and requests

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

MTE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SAGA Synth | 16

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MTE

One-time1
  • No ads$4.99

Questions

Is SAGA Synth | 16 free?
SAGA Synth | 16 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MTE free?
MTE costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do SAGA Synth | 16 or MTE have ads?
Neither SAGA Synth | 16 nor MTE shows ads.

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