Comparison

SyncKontrol vs Condukt

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

Head to head
About

SyncKontrol

Precisely control the tempo and sync your Korg monotribe synthesizer from your iPhone. Offers tap tempo, swing functions, and WIST compatibility for seamless integration with other music apps and DAWs.

Highlights
  • Precise tempo control
  • WIST sync
  • Tap Tempo
  • Swing function
  • MIDI clock sync
  • Start/pause control
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Control the Korg monotribe's tempo with your iPhone! SyncKontrol offers owners of Korg's monotribe Analogue Ribbon Station precise tempo control, plus the ability to sync their monotribe to WIST (Wireless sync) enabled apps! SyncKontrol allows you to control the tempo and start/pause of the monotribe Analogue Ribbon Station via the audio output of your iPhone. The app also offers Tap Tempo, a Swing function, and WIST (Wireless Sync-Start Technology) to sync monotribe to WIST-enabled apps such as Korg's iMS20, iELECTRIBE and iELECTRIBE Gorillaz™ Edition. In addition, this application receives sync from Mac based DAW software by receiving MIDI clock and play/stop commands via Wireless Network MIDI*. Korg's monotribe is a new form of synthesizer that packs an amazing array of features and technology into its compact body. The monotribe shares the analog synthesizer voice of the in-demand Korg monotron, yet quickly delves deeper into the rich, organic, and often chaotic world of analog synthesis. In addition to analog synthesis, monotribe brings together intuitive ease of use and a three-part discrete analog rhythm section, plus the proven appeal of Electribe-style sequencing. Complete with a built-in speaker and battery power, monotribe is self-contained and highly portable. [Specifications] Sequencer Section: • Tempo : 20.0 – 999.9 BPM • Tap tempo • Swing function : 50 – 75% Other: • Supports WIST (Wireless Sync-Start Technology) * Wireless Network MIDI function is still new and developing technology and therefore there are no guarantees concerning stability which can be heavily affected by traffic over the wireless network. Note : mini jack cable is necessary to connect iPhone and monotribe. Follow us on: ● Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/korg.iapps ● Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/korg_iapps

About

Condukt

Transform your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into a powerful, customizable MIDI controller for your synthesizers and music hardware. Easily connect and control parameters by name, eliminating the need for manual programming. Build unique control surfaces and recall settings instantly for seamless live performance.

Highlights
  • Plug and play USB-C MIDI connection
  • Parameter control by name
  • Customizable control surfaces
  • Snapshot recall for live performance
  • Multi-device simultaneous control
  • Themable interface
Features
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Turn your iPhone, iPad or Mac into a customizable MIDI controller. Plug in your synth, pick parameters by name, and start playing in seconds. Condukt connects to any class-compliant USB MIDI device. No adapters. No manual CC programming. Just plug in and go. ▸ PLUG AND PLAY Connect your synth via USB-C. Condukt recognizes it instantly. Pick parameters from a list, filter cutoff, oscillator pitch, envelope attack, and you're controlling it. No more digging through manuals for CC numbers. ▸ RUNS IN YOUR AUv3 HOST (NEW) Load Condukt as an Audio Unit inside AUM, Loopy Pro, Logic Pro for iPad, Cubasis or Drambo. It follows host transport and tempo, so every sequencer starts on the host's downbeat. Run as many instances as you like, each with its own board, clock and patch cables, and your host project saves and restores all of it. ▸ SEVEN SEQUENCERS Conduktor, Phrase, Drum, Arpeggiator, Turing Machine, Cartesian and Painter. Draw chords with a finger or Pencil, program a XOX drum grid with polyrhythmic track pages, or let a Turing Machine find the pattern for you. One clock runs them all. ▸ POWERED BY midi.guide Condukt uses the midi.guide open-source database with MIDI definitions for hundreds of synths, drum machines, and effects. Community-maintained and constantly growing. ▸ BUILD YOUR OWN BOARDS Create custom control surfaces tailored to your workflow. Sequencers, faders, crossfaders, recall buttons: arrange them however you want. Save multiple boards for different setups. ▸ DO WHAT YOUR HARDWARE CAN'T - Add multiple LFOs to synths that only have one - Shape any parameter with the new Step Modulator - Control the same parameter across multiple tracks with a single fader - Instant snapshot recall for live performance - Sophisticated generative sequencers ▸ MULTI-DEVICE CONTROL One board can control multiple synths simultaneously. A single "Filter" fader can adjust cutoff on your Minifreak, Digitakt, and Moog at the same time. ▸ PERFORMANCE LAYOUTS Switch between layouts on the fly. Page 1 for sound design. Page 2 for performance. Page 3 for mixing. All within the same board. ▸ SNAPSHOT RECALL Store and recall control settings instantly. Tap and hold to save. Quick tap to restore. Perfect for live sets. Add crossfaders and morph between saved scenes. ▸ FULLY THEMEABLE Condukt looks as good as it works. Custom themes make your controller visually distinctive, whether you're performing on stage or filming content. ▸ WORKS WITH Elektron (Digitakt, Syntakt, Octatrack, Analog Four, Model:Cycles, Model:Samples), Arturia (Minifreak, Microfreak, MiniBrute), Moog (Subharmonicon, DFAM, Mother-32, Matriarch), Teenage Engineering, Novation, Korg, Roland, Sequential, and hundreds more. ▸ MADE FOR MUSICIANS Built by synthheads for synthheads. We've been working on this project for 5+ years, and Condukt is the app we always wanted. Start free with the Hello board, subscribe monthly, or buy Lifetime once and be done. No account required. Just plug in and play. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SyncKontrol1 screens
Condukt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Condukt at 100% against SyncKontrol's 51%. Condukt also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 13 months). SyncKontrol's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.1). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Condukt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SyncKontrol asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Condukt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of SyncKontrol's written reviews are positive against 100% of Condukt's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SyncKontrol ships an update every 13 months, Condukt every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SyncKontrol versus Condukt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyncKontrolCondukt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (16 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKORG INC.User Camp Inc.

Customer experience

SyncKontrol

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive50.8%
Neutral14.8%
Negative34.4%

Condukt

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SyncKontrol

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Condukt

Subscriptions1
  • Condukt Unlimited$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Unlock Condukt$39.99

Questions

Is SyncKontrol free?
SyncKontrol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Condukt free?
Condukt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SyncKontrol or Condukt?
Condukt is rated higher. SyncKontrol averages 4.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Condukt averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do SyncKontrol or Condukt have ads?
Neither SyncKontrol nor Condukt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SyncKontrol or Condukt?
SyncKontrol ships an update every 13 months, and Condukt every 4 weeks. Most recently, SyncKontrol was updated on October 5, 2026 and Condukt on October 14, 2026.

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