Comparison

GyroSynth vs TrackLoot

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

Head to head
About

GyroSynth

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
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GyroSynth is a gesture driven music synthesizer, which takes full adventage of the gyroscope. You can play and modulate the sound by moving your hand through the air - just like the legendary Theremin instrument. GyroSynth makes use of the gyroscope to measure true roll, pitch, and yaw and translates them to sound parameters like pitch, volume, modulation or filter cutoff. Thanks to phenomenal accuracy (2000 degrees), you can play melodies perfectly in tune. A finalist in 'Most Innovative App' category at the 2010 Best App Ever Awards (148apps). GyroSynth has been used in numerous live jams and performances (e.g., Mindex) FEATURES - Synthesizers: vocal (formant synthesizer), sine wave , square (PWM modulation), saw, granular sample player with recording function and R2D2 - experimental FM modulation - Effects: delay and boost - Several control modes - Included musical scales allow you to effortlessly play in several styles - Built-in recorder and player with overdub function "There isn’t too much more to say about GyroSynth other than wow!" AppSafari Enjoy the new experience!

About

TrackLoot

Features
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TrackLoot turns music discovery into a game! open themed packs of vinyl records — each one hiding a licensed track from an emerging or established artist. Watch the record spin as the music plays, then decide: save it to Spotify, add it to your collection, or keep ripping for more. Every crate is curated around a theme or genre, so you always know the vibe before you open it! Whether you're into hip-hop, classic rock, R&B, or underground electronic, there's a crate built for your taste. WHAT MAKES TrackLoot DIFFERENT? • Real music from real artists with real licensing deals • Open in Spotify with one tap to save, share, or follow the artist • Your collection grows as you open crates — build a record shelf of everything you've discovered • New crates drop regularly so there's always something fresh to open HOW IT WORKS Browse available packs, pick a theme that speaks to you, and start ripping. Each pack reveals a set of vinyl records one by one. Tap a record to hear the full track. Love it? Open it in Spotify to save it to your library and follow the artist. Your discovered records live in your collection, ready to replay anytime. Support independent artists. Discover music before everyone else. Build a collection worth showing off.

Screenshots

GyroSynth3 screens
TrackLoot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TrackLoot at Free against GyroSynth's $4.99. GyroSynth's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

TrackLoot is free to download; GyroSynth costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GyroSynth versus TrackLoot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGyroSynthTrackLoot
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeepStreetBlueWEB Media, Inc

Bugs and requests

GyroSynth

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • 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
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  • Doesn't work on iOS 8.1
  • Crashes as soon as I open it on iOS 8

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
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  • Labels for the notes
  • More voices

TrackLoot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GyroSynth

No in-app purchases

None

TrackLoot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GyroSynth free?
GyroSynth costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrackLoot free?
TrackLoot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GyroSynth or TrackLoot have ads?
Neither GyroSynth nor TrackLoot shows ads.

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