Comparison

NLogSynth PRO vs Discovery AUv3 Synth

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

Head to head
About

NLogSynth PRO

This app is a professional virtual analog synthesizer for iOS, offering a low-latency sound engine with extensive editing capabilities. It supports various inter-app audio and MIDI protocols, allowing for integration with DAWs and external controllers. Create and export custom sounds and recordings with studio-quality audio.

Highlights
  • Virtual analog low-latency sound engine
  • Extensive sound editing with over 150 parameters
  • Support for AudioUnit v3, AudioBus 3, Inter-App Audio
  • Full MIDI implementation and Core MIDI compatibility
  • Studio quality 44.1 kHz Stereo CD quality audio
  • 224 factory sounds and user banks
  • Multi-effect section with delay, chorus, reverb, and more
Features
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Professional Virtual Analogue Synthesizer supporting AudioUnit v3, AudioBus 3, Inter-App Audio and Core MIDI compatible apps & interfaces. Versatile iOS synth with professional grade virtual analogue low latency sound engine: - Play it from on-screen keyboard - Use MIDI keyboards & controllers via MIDI interfaces - Connect to your digital audio workstation via MIDI interfaces - Play NLogSynth from other iOS apps using virtual Core MIDI - Synchronize NLog via MIDI Clock to other apps or devices - Make audio or MIDI recordings on the run and share your files - Export patches & recordings Supports external MIDI input and output via CoreMIDI compatible interfaces and class compliant USB MIDI interfaces. Full MIDI implementation including velocity control, pitch bend, sustain pedal, modulation wheel, program & bank change, polyphonic after touch, channel pressure and assignable midi controller & MIDI Sync receiving mode. ::: Follow @nlogmusic at Twitter! ::: ::: Featured in How to Make a Noise: iPad Synthesizers Edition (http://noisesculpture.com/ipad) the most widely read synthesizer book ::: - 224 IMPRESSIVE FACTORY SOUNDS  - including fresh new sound set by the producer 7 Skies - ENDLESS options for SOUND EDITING     - Over 150 parameters     - 3 user banks with 96 slots   - STUDIO QUALITY sounds     - Professional 44.1 kHz Stereo CD quality     - 32bit floating point engine     - Highly efficient algorithms - STAGE safe KEYBOARD implementation     - SLIDING & LOCK option     - Double manual option     - POLY, MONO & LEGATO modes     - Velocity control     - Different key sizes - Fully customizable EXPRESSION CONTROL     - Realistic PITCH BEND and MOD WHEEL implementation     - X/Y dimensional controller     - 4 customizable PERFORMANCE knobs     - Keyboard with VERTICAL modulation control - Incredible FAT & RICH:     - New filter implementation for SMOOTH and JUICY control with 7 FILTER types     - UNISONO mode for up to 4 parallel sounds with detune, delay and panning control === SOUND editing features === - 4 Oscillators with 20 waveforms:     - classic analogue SIN, SAWTOOTH, TRIANGLE and SQUARE     - 16 additional carefully designed wavetables  - True PWM pulse-width modulation - Frequency mod - Ring mod - Noise generator - 2 Filter with 7 filter types     - Low, High & Band Passes     - Finest sweeps & smoothest cutoff tuning     - Carefully resonating     - 12 & 24dB option for steepness - 4 ADSR Envelope generators     - Velocity controlled attack time - Slope control - 4 Modulation LFOs     - Sample & hold     - Fade in delay - Modulation Matrix - 4 Modulation slots each modulating 3 destinations - Multi-effect section     - Stereo delay with x-feed & filter     - chorus - flanger - phaser     - distortion - reverb - parametric EQ

About

Discovery AUv3 Synth

This powerful virtual analog synthesizer offers a vast sound library and advanced features for musicians and sound designers. Create complex sounds with multi-layering, morphing parameters, and built-in effects. Import classic synth patches and utilize rhythmic tools for unique sonic exploration.

Highlights
  • 4 Layers Per Patch
  • Over 3,500 Presets
  • Nord Lead 2 Patch Import
  • Parameter Morphing
  • Built-in Effects (Chorus, Phaser, Delay)
  • Advanced Filters (8 types)
  • Gate and Arpeggiator
Features
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Discovery Synth AUv3 is a powerful virtual analog synthesizer, inspired by the iconic Clavia Nord Lead 2. With a robust feature set designed for musicians and sound designers, it delivers exceptional sound quality and flexibility. Key features include: • 4 Layers Per Patch: Stack layers to create complex, evolving sounds. • Over 3,500 Presets: Explore a vast collection of sounds, including percussion sets and Nord Lead 2 patches. • Nord Lead 2 Patch Import: Seamlessly import patches from the Clavia Nord Lead 2 and 2X for authentic sound recreation. • Parameter Morphing: Smoothly transition between parameter states for dynamic, evolving soundscapes. • Built-in Effects: Includes Chorus, Phaser, Panning Delay, and Gate for creative sound manipulation. • 128 Patch Memories per Bank: Organize and store your sounds efficiently. • Advanced Filters: Choose from 8 filter types, including LowPass, HighPass, BandPass, Formant, and an 8-tap Phaser. • Gate and Arpeggiator: Create rhythmic patterns with the built-in gate and arpeggiator synced to your host tempo. • Automation via MIDI CC (check the MIDI CC table in the PDF manual on the discoDSP Discovery page). Whether standalone or integrated as an AUv3, Discovery Synth provides all the tools you need to craft unique, high-quality sounds with ease. Dive into its intuitive interface and unlock your creative potential today!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NLogSynth PRO at $8.99 against Discovery AUv3 Synth's $19.99. NLogSynth PRO also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (33 vs 5). Discovery AUv3 Synth's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

NLogSynth PRO costs $8.99 and Discovery AUv3 Synth $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NLogSynth PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NLogSynth PRO has 33 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of NLogSynth PRO's written reviews are positive against 75% of Discovery AUv3 Synth's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NLogSynth PRO ships an update every 2 months, Discovery AUv3 Synth weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NLogSynth PRO versus Discovery AUv3 Synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNLogSynth PRODiscovery AUv3 Synth
Price$8.99 — better$19.99
Rating4.6 (33 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertempo rubatoDiscoDSP LLC

Customer experience

NLogSynth PRO

All ratings32 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral7.8%
Negative9.0%

Discovery AUv3 Synth

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

NLogSynth PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Discovery AUv3 Synth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NLogSynth PRO free?
NLogSynth PRO costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Discovery AUv3 Synth free?
Discovery AUv3 Synth costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NLogSynth PRO or Discovery AUv3 Synth?
NLogSynth PRO is rated higher. NLogSynth PRO averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Discovery AUv3 Synth averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do NLogSynth PRO or Discovery AUv3 Synth have ads?
Neither NLogSynth PRO nor Discovery AUv3 Synth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NLogSynth PRO or Discovery AUv3 Synth?
NLogSynth PRO ships an update every 2 months, and Discovery AUv3 Synth weekly. Most recently, NLogSynth PRO was updated on October 1, 2026 and Discovery AUv3 Synth on October 14, 2026.

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