Comparison

Addictive microSynth vs Filterjam

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

Head to head
About

Addictive microSynth

Create beautiful sounds and driving loops with a powerful wavetable synthesizer and a 4-track loop recorder. Explore vast sonic territories with intelligent randomization and real-time editing. Compatible with hardware controllers for an enhanced experience.

Highlights
  • 4-track loop recorder with overdubbing
  • Dynamic wavetable synthesizer
  • Live performance keyboard
  • Programmable arpeggiator
  • Audiobus 2 support
  • MIDI keyboard compatibility
  • Export audio and MIDI files
Features
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Combines the synthesis power of Addictive Synth with an easy to use 4 track loop phrase recorder. #1 Staff Favorites on US App Store ! It was never so easy to create beautiful sounds and driving loops. The unique dynamic wavetable synthesis allows you to explore an unprecedented wide range of sonic territory. From acid loops, crystal clear percussions, realistic human choirs to complex musical soundscapes nothing seems impossible with only a handful parameters to tweak. Together with the intelligent randomizer for both sounds and arpeggios you will loose any sense of time and space while exploring unknown sonic territories. Right from the beginning you'll understand why it's named Addictive. With Version 1.1 you get instant hardware access together with the AKAI SynthStation 25. Use the hardware buttons for scrolling through presets and arpeggios, operating the Arpeggiator and rolling our famous dice to get instant new arpeggio creations ! Features: 4 track Loop recorder • Live recording/playback of phrases divided in up to 4 tracks with unlimited overdubbing. • Mute/Solo for each track. • Paste loops from other music Apps in one of the 4 tracks. • Loop length can be set from one to eight bars. Dynamic wavetable synthesizer • Six dynamic wavetable oscillators per voice, up to 48 total. • Continous morphing between two oscillator sets. • Realtime editing of up to 128 partials (overtones). • Realtime editing of filter structure to create arbitrary body resonances. • Extensive modulation possibilities using up to 4 LFOs and 4 Envelopes. • Control matrix allows real time control of five parameters using MIDI Breath and Footcontroller, the modulation wheel and the tilt sensors.  • Monophonic or polyphonic with 4 voices. ( 2 voices on older devices ) • 128 factory presets, unlimited user presets can be shared.  • Up to three effects concurrently usable selected from: equalizer, phaser, flanger, chorus and stereo/cross delay. Live  • Play melodies live with onscreen keyboard pads. Drag fingers for slides and vibrato.  • Use a CoreMIDI compatible interface to play with a MIDI Keyboard. • Musical scale setting makes for easy playing.    Full featured programmable Arpeggiator • Uses programmable sequences with up to 32 steps.  • Can trigger single notes and chords. • Unique randomizer generates Arpeggios with 100% usability. • 32 Arpeggios included, unlimited user arpeggios possible. • For each step you can program tie, accent, transposition and note order Global • Audiobus 2 support (requires iOS 7 or newer) • Export loops as audio and midi files. • Audio pasteboard for exchange with other Apps • Exchange user presets with File Sharing in iTunes.

About

Filterjam

This app offers a multiband resonant filter for creating unique audio effects. It divides input signals into four bands, allowing for various sonic manipulations from subtle enhancements to extreme sound mangling.

Highlights
  • Multiband resonant filtering
  • 4-band signal division
  • Sum or multiply band modes
  • Versatile sound shaping
  • Ringmod-like effects
Features
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Filterjam is a multi-band resonant filter delivering weird ringmod-like filtered sounds. The input signal is divided into 4 bands that are then summed or multiplied together according to the selected mode. Filterjam can be very harsh or gentle, it can add brightness or depth to synth sounds, but it can also completely mangle acoustic sources.

Screenshots

Addictive microSynth4 screens
Filterjam2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Filterjam at Free against Addictive microSynth's $0.99. Filterjam also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (34 vs 6). Addictive microSynth's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 14.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Filterjam is free to download; Addictive microSynth costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Filterjam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Filterjam has 34 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Addictive microSynth's written reviews are positive against 83% of Filterjam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Addictive microSynth ships an update every 13 months, Filterjam every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Addictive microSynth versus Filterjam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAddictive microSynthFilterjam
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings634 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 months — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarry GohsAudioThing Ltd.

Customer experience

Addictive microSynth

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative10.8%

Filterjam

All ratings34 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Addictive microSynth

No in-app purchases

None

Filterjam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Addictive microSynth free?
Addictive microSynth costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Filterjam free?
Filterjam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Addictive microSynth or Filterjam?
Filterjam is rated higher. Addictive microSynth averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Filterjam averages 5.0 from 34 ratings.
Do Addictive microSynth or Filterjam have ads?
Neither Addictive microSynth nor Filterjam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Addictive microSynth or Filterjam?
Addictive microSynth ships an update every 13 months, and Filterjam every 22 months. Most recently, Addictive microSynth was updated on October 29, 2026 and Filterjam on October 24, 2026.

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