# GyroSynth vs Skipback AUv3

The clearest difference is price: Skipback AUv3 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.

Skipback AUv3 is free to download; GyroSynth costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | GyroSynth | Skipback AUv3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gyrosynth/id386527164/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **37** | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BeepStreet](https://appshunter.io/developer/321412321) | [Signals Intelligence Sound LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780318824) |

## 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


### Skipback AUv3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skipback-auv3/id6780318822)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GyroSynth free?

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

### Is Skipback AUv3 free?

Skipback AUv3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do GyroSynth or Skipback AUv3 have ads?

Neither GyroSynth nor Skipback AUv3 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.*