# Jasuto vs synthQ

The clearest difference is device support: Jasuto at 3 against synthQ's 1. Jasuto also leads on price ($4.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Jasuto costs $4.99 and synthQ $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Jasuto against 4.2 for synthQ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 80% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jasuto | synthQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jasuto/id347758682/reviews) | **[4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthq/id950094378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 51 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Wolfe](https://appshunter.io/developer/310874744) | [Chris Niven](https://appshunter.io/developer/471645351) |

## What reviewers say

### Jasuto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jasuto/id347758682)

Create unique sounds and sequences by visually constructing your own synthesizers and effects. Features a powerful sampler for recording, editing, and drawing new samples. Control sound through node positioning and connections, with flexible automation and multi-touch control.

**Highlights:** Visual modular synth construction, Multi-touch control surface, Fully-featured sampler, Node-based sound control, 75+ built-in modules, Audiobus and OSC/MIDI support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Powerful modular synth capabilities
- ✨ Deep and flexible sound design
- 💰 Great value for price
- 🔊 High sound quality
- 🎨 Amazing design and interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Needs frequent updates
- 📉 Falling behind modern technologies
- 🚫 Lacks IAA, AUv3, Ableton Link support
- ⚠️ Privacy warning on manual
- 📱 Not working on newer iPhones

**Reported bugs**

- Privacy warning on manual
- Not working on iPhone
- No delete command in File menu
- Crashing when editing value fields
- Information button not working

**Requested features**

- AUv3 effect/instrument version
- Access to file browser
- Tutorial videos
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### synthQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthq/id950094378)

This music creation tool for iPad offers a unique module queuing system and a customizable interface for dynamic sound design. Create complex sounds with virtual cables, a resizable keyboard, and a wide array of modules for production, performance, and education.

**Highlights:** Customizable module queuing system, Virtual cable-based modulation, Resizable multi-octave keyboard, Extensive module library (oscillators, envelopes, filters, FX), Ableton Link support, MIDI input/output, Preset sharing and import

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jasuto free?

Jasuto costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is synthQ free?

synthQ costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jasuto or synthQ?

synthQ is rated higher. Jasuto averages 4.1 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while synthQ averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.

### Do Jasuto or synthQ have ads?

Neither Jasuto nor synthQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jasuto or synthQ?

Jasuto ships an update every 3 months, and synthQ every 3 months. Most recently, Jasuto was updated on November 1, 2026 and synthQ on October 1, 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.*