# Modizer vs GORILLA SYNTH

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Modizer | GORILLA SYNTH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modizer/id393964792/reviews) | **[4.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gorilla-synth/id6756503672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **90** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 361 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YoyoFR](https://appshunter.io/developer/393964795) | [Steffen Mølgaard Larsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860980002) |

## What reviewers say

### Modizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modizer/id393964792)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Modizer small tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modizer medium tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Modizer large tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best mid player
- 👍 Plays custom formats accurately
- 👍 Supports a huge number of formats
- 👍 Ability to download music from inside the app
- 👍 Can view information stored in custom formats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Performance issues on older iPads
- 🐛 Latest update has rendered app useless
- 🐛 Playlist management issues
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to download new music
- 🐛 Confusing navigation and UI

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Fade length setting
- WSR (Wonderswan) format support
- FLAC support
- More frequent updates
- UI customization options


### GORILLA SYNTH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gorilla-synth/id6756503672)

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.

**Highlights:** Dual oscillators with sub and noise, Classic ladder filter, Dual ADSR envelopes, Duophonic mode with glide, LFO modulation, Touch-optimized controls, AUv3 instrument support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Modizer free?

Modizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GORILLA SYNTH free?

GORILLA SYNTH costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Modizer or GORILLA SYNTH?

GORILLA SYNTH is rated higher. Modizer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while GORILLA SYNTH averages 4.9 from 21 ratings.

### Do Modizer or GORILLA SYNTH have ads?

Neither Modizer nor GORILLA SYNTH shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Modizer or GORILLA SYNTH?

Modizer ships an update monthly, and GORILLA SYNTH every 3 weeks. Most recently, Modizer was updated on September 7, 2026 and GORILLA SYNTH on August 15, 2026.

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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.*