# GyroSynth vs BattleFX

The clearest difference is price: BattleFX at Free against GyroSynth's $4.99. BattleFX also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). GyroSynth's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 10). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

BattleFX holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of GyroSynth's written reviews are positive against 100% of BattleFX's.

## The numbers

| Metric | GyroSynth | BattleFX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gyrosynth/id386527164/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlefx/id6764648922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BeepStreet](https://appshunter.io/developer/321412321) | [Unfiltered Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638381375) |

## 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


### BattleFX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlefx/id6764648922)

This app provides dedicated plugins for delay, reverb, and maximization effects, allowing users to apply signature sounds from another application to any track. It offers comprehensive mix controls, solo/mute functions, and advanced features like automatic buffer choking with Euclidean patterns for creative sound design.

**Highlights:** Shatter Delay plugin, Headspace Reverb plugin, Mix controls with Solo/Mute, Maximize and EQ section, Automatic delay/reverb choking, Euclidean pattern control, Tempo sync and free control

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GyroSynth free?

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

### Is BattleFX free?

BattleFX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GyroSynth or BattleFX?

BattleFX is rated higher. GyroSynth averages 4.4 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while BattleFX averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do GyroSynth or BattleFX have ads?

Neither GyroSynth nor BattleFX shows ads.

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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.*