Comparison

SunVox vs Vinyl Notes

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

Head to head
About

SunVox

This is a powerful, cross-platform modular synthesizer and pattern-based music sequencer. It offers a wide range of built-in synthesizers, effects, and sample support for creating complex musical compositions.

Highlights
  • Modular interface
  • Pattern-based sequencer
  • Microtonal sequencing
  • Sample import (WAV, AIFF, XI)
  • XM and MOD import
  • MIDI import/export
  • Built-in synthesizers and effects
Features
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SunVox is one of the most powerful music creation tools for iOS. It is a small and fast cross-platform modular synthesizer with pattern based sequencer (tracker). [ Key features ] • Modular interface. • Powerful microtonal sequencer. • Highly optimized synth algorithms. • Support of 16/24/32bit WAV, AIFF and XI samples. • XM (FastTracker) and MOD (ProTracker, OctaMED) import. • Multitrack WAV export. • MIDI import/export. • MIDI IN/OUT. • Mic/Line recording (using the Sampler). • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3 instrument/effect), Audiobus. • Generative music features: random selection of notes, random values of controllers, probability effects. • It's possible to use SunVox engine in your own applications using the free library for developers. • It is also available for other systems (see the site). [ Brief instruction ] The main menu - button with the SunVox icon in the upper left corner of the screen. To connect one module (source) to another (destination): first touch on the source, second touch on the destination. Official SunVox homepage, user manual, video tutorials: https://warmplace.ru/soft/sunvox SunVox music: https://warmplace.ru/soft/sunvox/#music Found a bug? Have some questions? Just write me directly: nightradio@gmail.com The answer comes immediately! [ Built-in synthesizers & effects ] • Generators; • DrumSynth with 120 unique synthetic drum sounds; • FM synthesizer; • Multisample instrument; • SpectraVoice (FFT-based synthesizer for warm atmospheric sounds); • Side Chain Compressor; • Distortion; • Echo & Reverb; • Equalizer & Filters; • Flanger; • Loop (for glitch effects); • Vocal Filter (for human voice simulation); • Vorbis Player; • WaveShaper; • Pitch Detector; • Pitch Shifter; • and more ... [ Jordan Rudess about this app ] Sunvox is a serious music application. I am personally running it on my iphone. In the overcrowded world of music apps, Sunvox stands out as both unique and powerful. If you are a musician and own an iphone, you owe it to yourself to try this amazing application!

About

Vinyl Notes

Document your vinyl listening experiences with detailed notes on artist, album, pressing, and impressions. Organize your collection with custom categories and grading. Enjoy a premium, animated interface that syncs across devices.

Highlights
  • Detailed record notes
  • Customizable grading system
  • Collection categorization
  • Premium animated interface
  • iCloud syncing
  • Artist and album details
Features
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Vinyl Notes is the essential companion for vinyl enthusiasts who appreciate both the music and the medium. This elegant, purpose-built app helps you document your listening experiences with precision and style. Maintain meticulous notes on your vinyl records with fields for artist, album, pressing information, and detailed listening impressions. Grade each record from Poor to Mint, and categorize them as "Keep Spinning," "Clean," "Last Chance," or "Replace" to curate your collection thoughtfully. Enjoy a premium experience with a sophisticated interface inspired by high-end turntables and classic record labels. Watch as records come to life with subtle animations that capture the essence of vinyl playback. Your listening notes sync automatically between your iPhone and iPad through iCloud, ensuring your collection data is always at your fingertips, no matter which device you're using. Whether you're documenting surface noise on a rare pressing, comparing different masters, or simply capturing the emotions a record evokes, Groovr helps preserve those moments that make vinyl special.

Screenshots

SunVox4 screens
Vinyl Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SunVox at 4.9 against Vinyl Notes's 4.0. SunVox also leads on ratings volume (332 vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Vinyl Notes's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $5.99). On review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SunVox costs $5.99 and Vinyl Notes $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SunVox holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SunVox has 332 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of SunVox's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vinyl Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SunVox ships an update monthly, Vinyl Notes every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SunVox versus Vinyl Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunVoxVinyl Notes
Price$5.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.9 (332 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews93.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings332 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander ZolotovRick DeCost

Customer experience

SunVox

All ratings332 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews272 reviews
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.7%

Vinyl Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SunVox

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent behavior when importing/exporting projects

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved file management and organization
  • Expanded MIDI and automation capabilities
  • Ability to create and save custom module presets
  • More intuitive and streamlined user interface
  • Support for external MIDI controllers and keyboards

Vinyl Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SunVox

No in-app purchases

None

Vinyl Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SunVox free?
SunVox costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vinyl Notes free?
Vinyl Notes costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SunVox or Vinyl Notes?
SunVox is rated higher. SunVox averages 4.9 out of 5 from 332 ratings, while Vinyl Notes averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SunVox or Vinyl Notes have ads?
Neither SunVox nor Vinyl Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SunVox or Vinyl Notes?
SunVox ships an update monthly, and Vinyl Notes every 5 months. Most recently, SunVox was updated on September 25, 2026 and Vinyl Notes on September 18, 2026.

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