# GyroSynth vs La Vue

The clearest difference is update cadence: La Vue at every 4 months against GyroSynth's every 12 months. La Vue also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 73%). GyroSynth's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 6) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

GyroSynth costs $4.99 and La Vue $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 — 4.4 for GyroSynth against 4.3 for La Vue. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GyroSynth has 37 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of GyroSynth's written reviews are positive against 87% of La Vue's.

GyroSynth ships an update every 12 months, La Vue every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GyroSynth | La Vue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gyrosynth/id386527164/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-vue/id566957123/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 8 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BeepStreet](https://appshunter.io/developer/321412321) | [Andreas Ekegren](https://appshunter.io/developer/566957126) |

## What reviewers say

### GyroSynth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gyrosynth/id386527164)

This app transforms your device into a gesture-controlled musical instrument. Use your device's gyroscope to manipulate sound parameters like pitch and volume, creating melodies and effects by moving your hand through the air. Explore various synthesizer types and built-in effects for a unique music creation experience.

**Highlights:** Gesture-driven sound manipulation, Multiple synthesizer types, Built-in effects (delay, boost), Musical scales for easy playing, Recorder with overdub function, Experimental FM modulation

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Most fun instrument!
- 👍 Unique and impressive
- 👍 Great app!
- 👍 Amazing!
- 👍 Fantastic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No sound
- 🐛 Crashed and would not work
- 🐛 No longer works
- 🐛 Crashes on iOS 8
- 🐛 Sampler doesn't work still!

**Reported bugs**

- No sound no matter what I do
- Crashed on startup on iOS 8
- Crashes on launch since the iOS 8 update
- Stopped working with iOS 8
- Sampler doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Custom scales that can be saved
- Wireless midi out
- Ability to play iPod tracks in background
- More synth modules, more/selectable FX, sample import, the ability to assign parameters beyond waveform modification to the gyroscopic planes
- Recording and export feature


### La Vue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-vue/id566957123)

Experience a unique audiovisual journey by blending live police radio feeds with ambient music from various US cities. Swipe through stunning cityscapes for a dynamic and immersive experience that changes with real-time activity.

**Highlights:** Live police radio feeds, Ambient music channels, Dynamic city skyline visuals, Swipeable city interface, Alarm clock function, Sleep timer

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GyroSynth free?

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

### Is La Vue free?

La Vue costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GyroSynth or La Vue?

GyroSynth is rated higher. GyroSynth averages 4.4 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while La Vue averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do GyroSynth or La Vue have ads?

Neither GyroSynth nor La Vue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GyroSynth or La Vue?

GyroSynth ships an update every 12 months, and La Vue every 4 months. Most recently, GyroSynth was updated on October 27, 2026 and La Vue on October 26, 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.*