# Synth vs iMPC Pro 2

The clearest difference is rating: iMPC Pro 2 at 4.4 against Synth's 3.1. iMPC Pro 2 also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 20). Synth's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 34%) and price ($0.99 vs $6.29). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Synth costs $0.99 and iMPC Pro 2 $6.29 up front. Synth sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and iMPC Pro 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iMPC Pro 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMPC Pro 2 has 1.1K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Synth's written reviews are positive against 34% of iMPC Pro 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Synth ships an update every 6 months, iMPC Pro 2 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Synth | iMPC Pro 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $6.29 |
| Rating | [3.1 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synth/id364905862/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impc-pro-2/id1294928298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.6% of reviews** | 34.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 328 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Retronyms Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/307726643) | [Akai Professional](https://appshunter.io/developer/373969727) |

## What reviewers say

### Synth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synth/id364905862)

This app is a polyphonic synthesizer for iPad, allowing users to create unique sounds. It offers professional control and sound design capabilities, and can be integrated with other music production tools.

**Highlights:** Polyphonic synthesis, Microphone sound creation, Parameter editor (in-app purchase), Tabletop integration, Mod wheel, Pitch-bend wheel, Adjustable delay and distortion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patch Editor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Synth Skin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great synth with lots of settings and options
- 🎨 Awesome retro/vintage sounds
- 💡 Useful for creating sound effects
- 🎹 Simple and easy to use keyboard

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No MIDI support
- 🔌 Not compatible with other apps like Tabletop
- 🔒 Lacks advanced features like ADSR, filters, LFO
- 🔇 No recording or export functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Pitch bend control reverts back to default
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add MIDI support
- Integrate with Tabletop and other music apps
- Implement ADSR, filters, LFO, and other synthesis controls
- Add recording and export capabilities


### iMPC Pro 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impc-pro-2/id1294928298)

This app is a comprehensive music creation tool that combines a powerful sampler and beatmaker with advanced features for vocal tracks and Audio Units integration. It allows for real-time audio manipulation, flexible song sequencing, and offers a vast library of sound kits and packs to enhance your productions.

**Highlights:** Audio track recording and real-time manipulation, Audio Units instrument integration, Advanced song sequencing and mixing, Extensive sound kits and free sound packs, Multi-touch audio clip editing, Tutorial series for music production

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Producer Subscription (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| iMPC Pro Professional Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Producer Subscription (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| Professional Subscription (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great workflow
- 👍 Powerful features
- 🔥 Awesome sound quality
- 💡 Spotify sampling
- 🎨 Attractive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to import own samples
- 🤔 Confusing UI elements
- 🔇 Lack of metronome in playback
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with controllers

**Reported bugs**

- Audio track recording issues
- Disappearing samples and projects
- Unstable performance on iPad Pro
- Exporting problems with static and glitches

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize pad sizes
- Per-track effects and EQ
- Improved MIDI support
- Seamless project transfer from previous versions
- Expanded file management options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Synth free?

Synth costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is iMPC Pro 2 free?

iMPC Pro 2 costs $6.29, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Synth or iMPC Pro 2?

iMPC Pro 2 is rated higher. Synth averages 3.1 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while iMPC Pro 2 averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Synth or iMPC Pro 2 have ads?

Neither Synth nor iMPC Pro 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Synth or iMPC Pro 2?

Synth ships an update every 6 months, and iMPC Pro 2 every 5 months. Most recently, Synth was updated on October 4, 2026 and iMPC Pro 2 on October 9, 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.*