# SAGA Synth | 16 vs MTE

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SAGA Synth | 16 | MTE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (435 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saga-synth-16-bit-sonic-fun/id1658167569/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **435** | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [AudioKit Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307785645) | [NETIGEN Kluzowicz sp. j.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892331873) |

## What reviewers say

### SAGA Synth | 16

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saga-synth-16-bit-sonic-fun/id1658167569)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when too many favorites
- Overlapping UI elements on phones

**Requested features**

- Export to Famitone music file
- macOS version
- Improved quantization


### MTE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mte-notes-reading/id6449362497)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*