Comparison

SnesMusic vs Voice Synth Modular

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

Head to head
About

SnesMusic

This app plays game music files from various classic consoles, including SNES, Game Boy Advance, and PlayStation. Enjoy high-fidelity chiptune audio with playlist and cover art support. Music continues playing in the background, even with the screen locked.

Highlights
  • Plays SNES RSN files
  • Supports GBA, DS, PS, N64, NES, Megadrive, PC-engine, Gameboy, Game Gear, Master System formats
  • Playlist support for mixed systems
  • Cover art support
  • Background playback
  • Lock screen and multitasking controls
  • Airplay and Bluetooth support
Features
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SnesMusic is a player for game music files. It play rsn super nes files. It can also play Game Boy Advance (gsf), Nintendo DS (2sf) PlayStation(psf,minipsf) Nintendo 64 (usf), NES(nsf,nfse), Megadrive(vgm), PC-engine(hes), Gameboy(gbs), Game Gear(vgm), Master System(vgm) Music files via in app purchase. With SnesMusic you can listen SNES music without having to bring your SNES every where you go. How convenient !!! You can add your .RSN files with iTunes File Sharing very easily http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4094?viewlocale=en_US or you can also download RSN files with safari, SnesMusic will open it automatically and add it to your music library! HI FI sound quality but still good old 16bit chiptune ;) Playlist support mixing different game system (mix 8bit and 16 bit chiptune !!). Cover support find images with the magnifier button and capture screen or download image with the + button or just a two finger touch. Airplay and bluetooth headset support Background support, music will keep playing even if you use surf the web or read mails !! Control available on lock screen and multitasking bar. SnesMusic does not support spc files alone. Snes spc file must be put in a rsn or 7z or zip archive Megadrive vgm or vgz file must be in a zip or 7z file, PC-engine hes file must be in zip or 7z file with m3u file Playstation psf minipsf files must left in original zip 7z or rar file (You cannot play SNES games with this app!)

About

Voice Synth Modular

Transform your voice into a musical instrument with a suite of advanced audio effects. Create robotic voices, harmonies, and unique soundscapes using only your voice. Save and share your creations, or integrate them into your digital audio workstation.

Highlights
  • Live voice processing
  • Vocoders
  • Auto Pitch
  • Harmonizing Pitch Shift
  • Speed-Shift Sampling
  • Create organic soundscapes
  • Save and share creations
Features
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Voice Synth is a professional live voice processor and music synthesizer played by your voice. With the vast set of integrated tools including Vocoders, Auto Pitch, Harmonizing Pitch Shift and Speed-Shift Sampling, you can • Sing in Tune like P-Tain & vocoded like Duft-Pank • Speak with Hollywood-quality Robot voices like 1978 Cylons • Play by Voice, no fingers needed: scream to play rock guitar, hum a church organ • Make professional funny voices: animal, evil, weird & much more • Create unique organic and rhythmic soundscapes • Sing multiple voices in harmony within any musical scale • Sample, speed shift and dress up your beatboxing to create the strangest rhythms inspiring new compositions • Live-pause and stroboscope your voice • Save and share your creations as presets and audio files • Use all of the above in your DAW and audio setup via Audio Units & MIDI This "Modular" version of Voice Synth offers a free unlimited-time tryout of all effects on prerecorded samples, while all other functions are unlocked by a single In-App-Purchase. On Voice Synth you will find no conventional ADSR, LFOs or filters. Even the keyboard is optional. Instead, Voice Synth uses the most expressive all-in-one tool you were born with: your voice! It's unique so be ready for a jump in voice creativity, sound design and rhythmic inspiration. To give you an easy start in this adventure, we included over 250 factory presets! Speak, sing, hum and scream live into the mic, and start exploring the unconventional controls: 24-band vintage analog modeling vocoders, Auto Pitch Tracking, live-voice-pause, speed-shift sampler, multiple voice harmony arranger, spectrum stroboscope, pitch and formant shifter, 24-band equalizer, classic FX as distortion/delay/chorus/reverb, and an extensive vocoder designer with oscilloscope. We included a manual for in-depth use. Musicians, DJs, sound designers, voice artists: Voice Synth is a must-have in your audio toolbox! Qneo voicesynth.com TECHNICAL SPECS • Engine 2x32 bit 44.1 kHz poly x24 • All effects fully integrated, simultaneous, live, realtime, low-latency • Background audio (iOS) • Manual • Audio Unit V3, instrument & effect, parameter automation • Audio routing • Midi • Repeater, anti-audio-feedback • Noise gate manual/auto • Keyboard 1.5-2.5 oct (midi 10), hold/mono/poly • Tapes to record/export your performance • 250+ factory presets, unlimited user presets, import/export INTEGRATED EFFECTS • 4 vintage analog modeling vocoders 24 bands 5th order filters (Natural Robot Breath Designer) • Auto Pitch, track/fix/double/inverse pitch • Multiple Voice Harmonizer, any musical scale (choirs, rich 70's vocoder sounds) • Speed-Shift Sampler ±800%, pause/zoom/loop/hold • Live-pause & strobo voice • Pitch Shifter 8 octaves (e.g. lion/gender/child/baby/duck) • Formant Shifter adapt spectrum ±1 octave (child to giant) • Registers 4 octaves (add brilliance, chords) • Arpeggiator pattern/gate/speed/grouping • Equalizer 24 bands, 10 presets (loudness, low-pass, telecom, etc) • Autogain/Compressor, Clip/Distortion, Stereo Panning, Delay, Chorus, Reverb • Slew rate: special vocoder reverb (plucked strings, wind, thunder, storms) • Mic thru and Vocoder mix to add-in your unprocessed voice (e.g. for beat-boxing) • Sync rhythmic effect timing DESIGNER VOCODER • Realtime oscilloscope • Sine/square/triangle/sawtooth, adjustable frequency/harmonics/clip/width/skew/slope • Noise white/voiced, adjustable filter/clipping • Mix additive/maximum/multiplicative synthesis • Test mode, design/play without voice

Screenshots

SnesMusic4 screens
Voice Synth Modular4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Voice Synth Modular at 4.2 against SnesMusic's 3.3. SnesMusic's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 41%) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. SnesMusic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Voice Synth Modular sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Voice Synth Modular holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of SnesMusic's written reviews are positive against 41% of Voice Synth Modular's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnesMusic ships an update every 3 weeks, Voice Synth Modular monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SnesMusic versus Voice Synth Modular: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnesMusicVoice Synth Modular
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (1.3K ratings)4.2 (3.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.5% of reviews — better41.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K3.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjoseph pinkasfeldQneo

Customer experience

SnesMusic

All ratings1,240 ratings
Positive55.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative37.3%
Written reviews643 reviews
Positive55.5%
Neutral7.8%
Negative36.7%

Voice Synth Modular

All ratings3,044 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews310 reviews
Positive41.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative52.9%

User reviews

SnesMusic

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Offline music playback
  • 🎧 Nostalgic game soundtracks
  • 💰 Affordable console unlocks
  • 👍 Easy to use interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔇 Missing soundtracks for some games
  • 💸 Paywall for additional consoles
  • 🕰️ Abrupt song transitions

Voice Synth Modular

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔥 Powerful voice modulation
  • 🎨 Huge array of filters and sounds
  • 🎹 Ability to create beats from voice
  • 🎶 Excellent for vocal performances
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid features hidden behind paywall
  • 🔒 Confusing upgrade process
  • 🐛 Unreliable recording and playback
  • 🤔 Unintuitive workflow and lack of guidance
  • 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent functionality across updates

Bugs and requests

SnesMusic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • N64 songs not playing properly
  • Playlist management glitches
  • Inconsistent song metadata

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for newer consoles (GameCube, Wii, Switch)
  • Implement song looping and fading
  • Allow custom cover art and playlist editing
  • Improve compatibility with older devices

Voice Synth Modular

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes when using certain features
  • Microphone not detected or working properly
  • Imported audio files not playing back correctly
  • Presets and settings not saving or loading properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to record and process own voice
  • Deeper integration with music production apps
  • More customization and preset options
  • Better documentation and tutorials
  • System audio capture and processing

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SnesMusic

One-time10
  • NES nsf supportFree
  • Gameboy gbs supportFree
  • PC-Engine hes supportFree
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  • Master System vgm supportFree
  • Megadrive vgm supportFree
  • PlayStation psf supportFree
  • Nintendo DS 2sf supportFree
  • Game Boy Advance gsf supportFree
  • Unlock all consoleFree
  • Nintendo 64 usf supportFree
2 purchases

Voice Synth Modular

One-time2
  • Pro ToolsFree
  • Upgrade$8.99

Questions

Is SnesMusic free?
SnesMusic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Voice Synth Modular free?
Voice Synth Modular is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SnesMusic or Voice Synth Modular?
Voice Synth Modular is rated higher. SnesMusic averages 3.3 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Voice Synth Modular averages 4.2 from 3.1K ratings.
Do SnesMusic or Voice Synth Modular have ads?
Neither SnesMusic nor Voice Synth Modular shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SnesMusic or Voice Synth Modular?
SnesMusic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Voice Synth Modular monthly. Most recently, SnesMusic was updated on October 25, 2026 and Voice Synth Modular on October 26, 2026.

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