# Tabletop vs Sync³ Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sync³ Remote at 100% against Tabletop's 54%. Sync³ Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Tabletop's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 31 months) and ratings volume (85 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabletop sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Sync³ Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sync³ Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabletop has 85 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Tabletop's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sync³ Remote's.

Tabletop ships an update every 3 months, Sync³ Remote every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabletop | Sync³ Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop/id436080882/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-remote/id1200334790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 31 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Retronyms Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/307726643) | [Synclavier Digital Corporation Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200334789) |

## What reviewers say

### Tabletop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop/id436080882)

Create music with a modular studio environment. Mix and match over 40 virtual instruments, effects, and sequencers to compose songs, beats, and mashups. Expand your sound palette by purchasing additional devices.

**Highlights:** Modular music creation environment, Over 40 virtual instruments and effects, Mix and match devices, Create beats, songs, and mashups, Piano roll timeline editor, MIDI support, Share music to SoundCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EKKO | $1.99 | one-time |
| WHIRL | $2.99 | one-time |
| Verve | $2.99 | one-time |
| XFADE | $2.99 | one-time |
| TT-303 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cueboard | $2.99 | one-time |
| GLITCHBOARD | $3.99 | one-time |
| Deadbeat | $3.99 | one-time |
| X0X Drum Deranger | $7.99 | one-time |
| RS4000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle E | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful features
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Innovative modular design
- 🎨 Versatile music creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 High CPU usage
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔇 Poor sound quality

**Reported bugs**

- Synth parameters not saving properly
- Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Unreliable audio export

**Requested features**

- MIDI support
- Improved sequencing capabilities
- More free sound modules
- Waveform editing and sample management


### Sync³ Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-remote/id1200334790)

This iPad app emulates the original Synclavier® Velocity-Pressure Keyboard interface with modern touch controls. It connects to your Synclavier³ installation via custom MIDI messages, offering full hardware integration. Multiple iPads can be used simultaneously for expanded studio control.

**Highlights:** Recreates Synclavier® Velocity-Pressure Keyboard interface, Modern touch-screen technology, Custom MIDI message communication, Complete Synclavier® hardware integration, Timbre design and Digital Memory Recorder panels, Supports multiple iPad control stations

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Synclavier® Touch Full Feature | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabletop free?

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

### Is Sync³ Remote free?

Sync³ Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tabletop or Sync³ Remote?

Sync³ Remote is rated higher. Tabletop averages 3.3 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Sync³ Remote averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tabletop or Sync³ Remote have ads?

Neither Tabletop nor Sync³ Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tabletop or Sync³ Remote?

Tabletop ships an update every 3 months, and Sync³ Remote every 31 months. Most recently, Tabletop was updated on July 6, 2026 and Sync³ Remote on June 10, 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.*