Comparison

Reactable mobile vs AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer

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

Head to head
About

Reactable mobile

Create and improvise electronic music visually on your mobile device. This app offers a full range of sound generation, modification, and control objects, inspired by the renowned interactive Reactable instrument. Access exclusive content and remix tracks from other musicians.

Highlights
  • Visual music creation
  • Sound generation objects
  • Sound effect objects
  • Parameter control objects
  • Global table settings
  • Remixing and sharing
  • Reactable Community access
Features
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PLEASE NOTE: If you have an iPad Air/Air2, iPad Mini 2/3/4, or iPad Pro, we strongly recommend you to download Reactable ROTOR instead of Reactable mobile! ROTOR is the new App by Reactable Systems that turns the iPad into a comprehensive electronic music performance suite. Using the optional ROTOR controllers, which can be purchased separately, it also brings the reactable tangible music experience for the first time into the iPad. More info at www.reactable.com/rotor Create and improvise music in an intuitive and visual way. This app brings the full creative power of the internationally awarded interactive Reactable instrument used by renowned musicians like Björk to your mobile device. All Reactable mobile users get access to exclusive content. Download and remix original tables by Oliver Huntemann, Nortec Collective Bostich+Fussible, Amo+Navas, Gui Boratto and many more. SPECIAL MENTIONS • Top 10 Music App Worldwide by App Store • New And Noteworthy by Apple • Featured in Best Music Apps by iTunes Rewind • App of the week and Hall of fame App • 2nd and 3rd Best Music App Ever by Best App Ever • Interactive category nomination by BI Designs of the Year *Reactable Mobile* enables you not only to create your own sound tables but also to act as producer by remixing tables of fellow Reactable musicians, adding your personal touch and share it again in a seamless way. Based on the very same audio and graphics engine as the Reactable, the mobile version brings a complete range of objects to multi-touch devices: • Generate sound with a set of generator objects including are loop players, synthesizers, oscillators and input object. • Modify generated sounds with a set of effect objects including wave shapers, delays, modulators and filters. • Modify other objects parameters with a set of controller objects including sequencers, LFOs and accelerometer. • Modify the settings of the entire table with a set of global objects including tempo, volume and tonalizer. The new version gives you mobile access to the brand new *Reactable Community* where you’ll be able to listen and remix tracks created by your friends and musicians, to watch videos of their performances, to comment and to share your favorites. “Reactable for the iOS is awesome! If you are into synthesis it’s a must have app. I’ve been jamming all night!” — Jordan Rudess “[…] a quality product for people serious with their music making.” — Chris O’Shea FOLLOW US Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Reactable Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/reactable Google+: http://gplus.to/reactable Note: as this application uses both graphic and audio resources extensively, recent devices will provide the best user experience.

About

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer

This is a free, open-source professional synthesizer app for iOS devices. It offers over 300 presets, MIDI support, a sequencer, and vintage-inspired filters. Learn music production basics and create your own sounds.

Highlights
  • Over 300+ Presets
  • MIDI Support
  • Vintage-Style Sequencer
  • Analog Filters
  • Expressive Arpeggiators
  • Open-Source
Features
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“A big step forward for mobile music” - CDM (Create Digital Music) "Groundbreaking iOS synth app" - Cult of Mac "Must-download for every iPad owner" - MacBreak *** "2018 App of the Year, Runner up" – Stuff.tv *** *** “Best iOS Music Apps of 2018” – Cult of Mac *** *** “Best of 2018: iOS Apps for Musicians” – Ask.Audio *** "AudioKit Synth One is a free feature-packed synth for your iPad, including 300+ presets created by professional sound designers behind M83, Tycho, and Rihanna" - Engadget *** “Best Music Apps of 2018” – Music Radar *** LEARN OUR INCREDIBLE STORY: Audiokitpro.com/synth *** Optimized for newer iPads & iPhones for best performance. Note: Requires iPhone 6 or higher screen size. App will not work on older iPhone 5/SE/Touch devices "A Stunning Endeavor... Sounds Amazing!" - Francis Preve, Electronic Musician Magazine “Amazing & Brilliant… Sounds fantastic!” – The Sound Test Room "A great example of human endeavor" - Gaz Williams, Sonic State "Sounds amazing... the start of something huge." - Ask.Audio AudioKit Synth One is the first completely free & open-source professional iOS Synthesizer app in history. No Ads. No IAP. It will always be free. "Powerful... Awesome" - Synthtopia.com "An amazing synth app for your iPad that’s as close to sorcery as it gets" - GarageBand Guide "Must Have iOS Synthesizer" - Synth Anatomy "Synth One is a robust piece of free software" - The Verge "It WOWS you... immediately fun to start tweaking!" - discchord "A damn fine synth" - Computer Music Magazine "Open-source and seriously powerful" - Future Music Magazine "A labour of love that everyone can enjoy" - Music Radar "Extremely exciting passion project" - Music Tech Magazine "Make your own imposing synthesizer sounds and teach yourself the basics of music production" - Lifehacker Learn more: audiokitpro.com/synth Created by over 100+ volunteers around the world (including sound designers for M83, Rihanna, Kanye West, Neon Trees, Mike Posner, Tycho, and more), this app includes MIDI support (play it with a MIDI keyboard or controller), sequencer, vintage-inspired analog filters, expressive arpeggiators, warm analog delays, and, over 300+ presets to get you started! Email us your music & bugs: hello@audiokitpro.com SYNTH ONE FEATURES: This synthesizer is completely free, fully functional, and ad-free. There are no IAP or anything to buy -- It’s the ultimate free iPad music instrument app! • Hybrid Analog/FM Poly Synthesizer • Over 300+ Presets crafted by famous sound designers • Audiobus 3 & Inter-app Audio (IAA) • Ableton Link • Five Oscillators (2 DCO, FM, Sub, Noise) • 2 LFOs with over a dozen routing possibilities • Vintage-Style 16-Step Sequencer • Classic poly arpeggiator • MIDI in (Control with a MIDI Keyboard or AudioBus/IAA) • Touchable ADSR Envelopes for Amp & Filter • FM Oscillator w/ Mod • Mono glide and legato • Dedicated Sine/Square -12/24 Sub Osc • 4-Pole Vintage Low-Pass Filter • High-Pass/Band Pass Filters • Beautiful Costello Reverb • Multi-tap (ping-pong) delay • TouchPads • Preset & Bank Import/Export & More… BONUS: Full Source code is now available! AudiokitPro.com/Synth Plus, it’s completely open-source. Use the code to learn how to build your own synth app or modify the app yourself! OFFICIAL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/hwDNgCYowYs "Amazing noises that will make your ears squee with glee" - Stuff Magazine "Pick of the Week" - MacBreak On the roadmap: • MPE Support (Play w/ a Roli Seaboard) • AUv3 Plug-in support

Screenshots

Reactable mobile4 screens
AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer at Free against Reactable mobile's $4.99. AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). Reactable mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer is free to download; Reactable mobile costs $4.99 up front. Reactable mobile sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer has 27K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Reactable mobile's written reviews are positive against 94% of AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reactable mobile ships an update every 2 months, AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Reactable mobile versus AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReactable mobileAudioKit Synth One Synthesizer
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (19 ratings)4.9 (27K ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews94.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1927K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReactable Systems SLAudioKit Pro

Customer experience

Reactable mobile

All ratings19 ratings
Positive57.9%
Neutral15.8%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews582 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral9.6%
Negative26.5%

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer

All ratings26,818 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews539 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.0%

User reviews

Reactable mobile

From 19 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful and innovative
  • 🎨 Unique and creative interface
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🎶 Excellent sound quality
  • 💡 Versatile and customizable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤔 Limited functionality and features
  • 📚 Lack of clear instructions and documentation
  • 💸 Expensive for the current state

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😎 Easy to use
  • 🔥 Clean patches
  • 👍 Awesome synth
  • 🎸 Works great with GarageBand
  • 🤩 Absolutely stunning

Room to improve

  • 🤔 No AU support yet
  • 🤔 Crashes with Audiobus 3
  • 🤔 Poor palette of sounds
  • 🤔 Mod wheel issues
  • 🤔 Occasional crashes

Bugs and requests

Reactable mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when downloading community tables
  • Syncing and latency issues with external audio
  • Compatibility problems with older iOS devices
  • Graphical glitches and UI elements overlapping

Requested features

5 requests
  • More sequencer and oscillator modules
  • Ability to record and export compositions
  • Support for importing custom samples and loops
  • Audiobus and MIDI integration
  • More detailed tutorial and user guide

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Keyboard issues on iPhone
  • Crashes with Audiobus 3
  • Mod wheel issues

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add AU support
  • Add just intonation feature
  • Add dotted-8th-note delay option
  • Add more sound packs
  • Add drum machine/sequencing capabilities
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  • Add more complex waveforms
  • Add multi-filter support
  • Add more than 2 oscillators
  • Add ability to record MIDI tracks
  • Add support for Bluetooth MIDI controllers
  • Add dark mode option
  • Add advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Reactable mobile

One-time10
  • Loop (1 of 2)$0.99
  • Loop (2 of 2)$0.99
  • Sampler (1 of 2)$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Oscillator (1 of 2)$0.99
  • Waveshaper (1 of 3)$0.99
  • Delay (1 of 2)$0.99
  • Filter (1 of 2)$0.99
  • Sequencer (1 of 2)$0.99
  • Sequencer (2 of 2)$0.99
  • All objects pack$4.99
None

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reactable mobile free?
Reactable mobile costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer free?
AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reactable mobile or AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer?
AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer is rated higher. Reactable mobile averages 3.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer averages 4.9 from 27K ratings.
Do Reactable mobile or AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer have ads?
Neither Reactable mobile nor AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reactable mobile or AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer?
Reactable mobile ships an update every 2 months, and AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer monthly. Most recently, Reactable mobile was updated on October 2, 2026 and AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer on October 3, 2026.

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