Modizer vs GORILLA SYNTH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Modizer
Listen to music from classic computers and consoles, supporting over 1100 formats. Access extensive music databases, manage your collection with playlists and archives, and enjoy high-quality MIDI playback with lyrics. Features include background playback, visualizations, and a built-in web browser.
- Supports over 1100 music formats
- High-quality MIDI playback with lyrics
- Access to music databases (Modland, HVSC, ASMA)
- Built-in web browser with FTP/HTTP downloads
- Playlist and archive support
- Multiple visualizations
- Background playback
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Modizer is a multiformat modules & chiptunes player which allows you to listen to computers and consoles music (ZX Spectrum, C64, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Amiga, PC, GB, GBA, NDS, NES, SNES, N64, SMS, Genesis/Megadrive, PcEngine, PSX, Saturn, Dreamcast, Arcade, ...). Modizer provides also high quality MIDI playback. Minimum requirement is a device running iOS 15.6 or more. Optimized for retina display. Based on multiple high quality playback engines and using either the FTP server, the builtin WEB browser or the integrated Modland, HVSC & ASMA databases you can discover or listen again to the best music from the videogames (8/16/32bits era) and demoscene history. Discover some real gems from famous people like Chris Huelsbeck, Jochen Hippel, Purple Motion, Lizardking, Audiomonster or Rob Hubbard, ... Main features: -Large compatibility (more than 1100 formats) thanks to multiple playback engines : Amiga and PC modules, Atari ST/Amstrad CPC, C64, Nintendo/Sega/Nec/Sony and even more ... -Midi + Lyrics support (info screen). -Direct internet access to Modland, HVSC, ASMA, VGMRips, P2612, Snesmusic, SMS Power collections & more. -Built-in Web browser allowing FTP/HTTP downloads, bookmarks and support of ZIP,GZ,LZH & RAR archives. -Built-in FTP server over WIFI connection : upload your music files with a simple FTP client. -Airplay -Playlists support. -Archives support : zip, gz, lha/lzh, 7z, rar, rsn. -Cover support (png/jpg/gif). Covers can be downloaded within Modizer using the webbrowser & "copy" image. -Search function (in local files/playlists/Modland/HVSC). -Rating & play counter of files. -Multiple visualisations : Milkdrop presets, patterns, 2D&3D spectrums, oscilloscopes, ... -Background playback & remote controller. -Highly configurable behaviour. Disclaimer: Internet accesses to the Modland, HVSC & ASMA libraries are provided as an as-is service, guarantee for availability and/or functionality is not given. Use this application at your own risk.
GORILLA SYNTH
This app offers a punchy, analog-style subtractive synthesizer for iOS, designed for fast sound design and expressive musical performance. It provides studio-quality sound with a clean interface, ideal for sketching ideas, producing tracks, or live playing.
- Dual oscillators with sub and noise
- Classic ladder filter
- Dual ADSR envelopes
- Duophonic mode with glide
- LFO modulation
- Touch-optimized controls
- AUv3 instrument support
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GORILLA - Analog-Style Subtractive Synth GORILLA is a focused, punchy analog-style subtractive synthesizer designed for fast sound design and expressive play on iOS. Built for musicians, producers, and sound designers, Gorilla delivers studio-quality sound in a clean, performance-ready interface — whether you’re sketching ideas, producing tracks, or playing live. Key Features: - Dual oscillators with sub and noise - Classic ladder filter - Dual ADSR envelopes (Filter + Amp) - Duophonic mode with glide - LFO for pitch, filter, and PWM modulation - Touch-optimized performance controls - Built-in spectrum / EQ visualizer - AUv3 instrument support - CoreMIDI & Bluetooth MIDI - Designed for iPhone and iPad Gorilla is intentionally focused — no clutter, no distractions. Just fast access to powerful sound shaping and expressive control. Designed for mobility. Built for creation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Modizer at Free against GORILLA SYNTH's $4.99. Modizer also leads on ratings volume (90 vs 21). GORILLA SYNTH's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads 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
Modizer is free to download; GORILLA SYNTH costs $4.99 up front. Modizer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. GORILLA SYNTH asks for nothing beyond the download.
GORILLA SYNTH holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Modizer's written reviews are positive against 88% of GORILLA SYNTH's.
Modizer ships an update monthly, GORILLA SYNTH every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Modizer | GORILLA SYNTH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (90 ratings) | 4.9 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 90 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 361 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YoyoFR | Steffen Mølgaard Larsen |
Customer experience
Modizer
GORILLA SYNTH
Bugs and requests
Modizer
Reported bugs
6 issues- Crashes when viewing playlists
- Playlist not refreshing after deleting songs
- SPC music looping issues
- FLAC playback broken in recent update
- SID track playback issues after update
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- Favorites playlist not working as expected
Requested features
9 requests- Fade length setting
- WSR (Wonderswan) format support
- FLAC support
- More frequent updates
- UI customization options
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- Ability to backup/restore playlists
- Cloud storage integration
- Infinite loop option for NSF files
- Reduced volume for oscilloscope view
GORILLA SYNTH
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Modizer
- Modizer small tip$1.99
- Modizer medium tip$4.99
- Modizer large tip$9.99
GORILLA SYNTH
No in-app purchases





