Comparison

Reactable mobile vs AudioKit Synth One J6

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 J6

This app offers a professional-quality virtual analog synthesizer inspired by classic hardware. It provides a vast library of presets, real-time effects control, and a user-friendly interface for both beginners and experienced musicians. It can be used as a standalone instrument or as an AUv3 plugin.

Highlights
  • 400+ Presets
  • Dual Assignable Touch Pads
  • Real-time FX Control
  • 3 LFOs with extensive modulation
  • MIDI Keyboard and MIDI Learn support
  • Classic Step Sequencer
  • AUv3 Plugin support
Features
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SYNTH ONE J6 (Inspired by Juno-6 & Jupiter series*) Trusted by over 250,000 iPhone & iPad musicians, Synth One J6 is now on Mac too! Pro Quality. Actually Cool. And Yes, Totally Free. Synth One J6 delivers lush pads, deep basses, classic keys, and vibrant leads that feel truly alive. No ads. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases (unless you want to leave a tip). CREATED BY VOLUNTEERS Musicians, Educators, and Sound Designers over 4 years. Synth One J6 is used in Schools and Higher Education institutions across the world. Just pure, expressive sound designed for creators of every level. EASY TO USE The interface is intuitive and welcoming. Each function has a dedicated slider or knob. Simple for beginners and deep enough for pros. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT? Major accessibility improvements and Voice Over have been added throughout the app to make Synth One J6 a much more enjoyable instrument for blind and visually impaired musicians. LEARN THE EXCITING STORY: audiokitpro.com/synthonej6 Inspired by legendary synths like the Juno, Jupiter, and DeepMind series. It's not a clone. It's a new classic: built from the ground up with a custom, non-vibe coded sound engine. You’ll hear the warmth, the punch, the vibe. INSTANT INSPIRATION With over 400+ presets, a classic step sequencer, dual arpeggiators, analog-style filters, tape delay, reverb, chorus, 3 LFOs, and real-time FX control, your creativity will never hit a wall. FEATURES: ∙ 400+ Presets and Features Included, ∙ Pro Version Included, Nothing to Buy! ∙ Microtonality and World Scales ∙ Accessibility and Voice over for the Blind and Hearing Impaired ∙ Lush, Expressive Vintage Synthesizer Sound ∙ FX: Glorious Reverb, Analog Tape Delay, Chorus, Crush, and more. ∙ 3 LFOs, over 60+ possible destinations, almost everything can be modulated! LFOs can even modify other LFOs ∙ Control it with a MIDI Keyboard, MIDI Learn to map your controls to the app ∙ Classic Arpeggiator & Vintage-style Step Sequencer, with extra features ∙ Dual Assignable Touch Pads, manipulate FX in real time! ∙ Preset Sync between iPhone, iPad & Mac! Create a sound on one device and continue working with it on another. ∙ Created by volunteers to support music education and access for all PLUGIN ON iOS and MAC: ∙ iOS: Works as a Plug-in Instrument in GarageBand and Logic for iPad, AUM, Cubasis, and MORE! ∙ Mac: Tested in Ableton, GarageBand, Logic, and more! WORKS BY ITSELF ∙ “RECORD” button: Easily record your synth and sound fx, then export wav fileNo other apps needed! PERFECT FOR CLASSROOMS AND... STUDIOS Synth One J6 was built for musicians of all levels, with an interface that is intuitive for beginners and deep enough for pros. Especially great for schools and students who may not have access to paid apps. BUILT BY MUSICIANS, SHARED WITH THE WORLD MADE FOR MUSIC. MADE FOR EVERYONE. Music should be for everyone. That is why Synth One J6 is truly free. No fees. Please help us share it. Tell a teacher. Tell a student. Tell anyone who’s dreamed of experiencing a vintage synthesizer but lacked the opportunity. Because music belongs to everyone. * LEGAL NOTICES This app has no affiliation or endorsement from Roland Corporation. It is not a clone of the Juno-6, Juno-60, Juno-106, Jupiter-8, or any other synthesizer. While we were inspired by the sound and legacy of these iconic instruments, this is an original creation, built from the ground up. All product names, trademarks, and images mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are used only to describe the inspiration behind this app and for purposes of reference. Their inclusion does not imply any association, affiliation, or endorsement. This project is free and was created solely to promote music creation and education. We sincerely respect the incredible work of Roland and other manufacturers in shaping music history.

Screenshots

Reactable mobile4 screens
AudioKit Synth One J64 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AudioKit Synth One J6 at Free against Reactable mobile's $4.99. AudioKit Synth One J6 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (94% vs 64%). Reactable mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 J6 is free to download; Reactable mobile costs $4.99 up front. Reactable mobile sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and AudioKit Synth One J6 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AudioKit Synth One J6 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioKit Synth One J6 has 2.4K 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 J6's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reactable mobile ships an update every 2 months, AudioKit Synth One J6 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Reactable mobile versus AudioKit Synth One J6: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReactable mobileAudioKit Synth One J6
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (19 ratings)4.9 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings192.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB76 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 J6

All ratings2,417 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.4%

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 J6

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazingly inspirational
  • 👍 Awesome and free
  • 👍 Ridiculously good UI
  • 👍 Must have
  • 👍 Great for AUv3

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 J6

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

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
5 purchases

AudioKit Synth One J6

One-time5
  • Thanks, Awesome Supporter!$2.99
  • Thanks, Awesome Supporter!$4.99
  • Thanks, Awesome Supporter!$9.99
Show 2 more
  • Thanks, Awesome Supporter!$14.99
  • Thanks, Awesome Supporter!$19.99

Questions

Is Reactable mobile free?
Reactable mobile costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is AudioKit Synth One J6 free?
AudioKit Synth One J6 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reactable mobile or AudioKit Synth One J6?
AudioKit Synth One J6 is rated higher. Reactable mobile averages 3.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while AudioKit Synth One J6 averages 4.9 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Reactable mobile or AudioKit Synth One J6 have ads?
Neither Reactable mobile nor AudioKit Synth One J6 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reactable mobile or AudioKit Synth One J6?
Reactable mobile ships an update every 2 months, and AudioKit Synth One J6 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reactable mobile was updated on October 2, 2026 and AudioKit Synth One J6 on October 2, 2026.

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