Comparison

Addictive microSynth vs GliderVerb

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

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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

GliderVerb

This app offers a unique reverberation effect that simulates a room changing shape, creating evolving soundscapes. It provides a wide range of sonic possibilities, from smooth resonances to granular disintegration, with extensive control over its parameters.

Highlights
  • Continually modulated reverb algorithm
  • Pitch resonator
  • Ribbon resonance player
  • Built-in stereo sampler
  • Control manager LFO
  • Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support
  • Preset morphing pad
Features
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GliderVerb is a “Reverberator with Glissandos” simulating a room gradually changing its shape. It is an expanded version of an algorithm created by James McCartney for his Supercollider 2 programming language. The original algorithm had no user-variable parameters: this device adds a series of parameters to create a wide palette of effects; from evolving reverberations to granular disintegration to smooth resonances. Main Features: - Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support (sender and FX) - Continually Modulated Reverb Algorithm - Pitch Resonator - Ribbon Resonance Player - Pad impulse generator - Built In Stereo Sampler with varispeed - Control Manager LFO for Parameters - Midibus, Virtual Midi and Network: 14 bit NRPN controllers - File Manager, sharing common audio files via iTunes, Dropbox and AudioCopy - Snapshots Presets Morphing Pad - Post Fx Chain: Low-shelf Filter, High-shelf and Compressor New Version! We removed the "annoying voice" and now you can use all the Gliderverb features, even the Pad and the Ribbon. The only limitation is you can't save new presets; but you still can load the old ones you made, using the two arrows you find on the left and right side of the preset name (top side of the main window). With the in-App purchase you can access the Preset Manager, Control Manager and MIDI enable the Pad.

Screenshots

Addictive microSynth4 screens
GliderVerb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GliderVerb at Free against Addictive microSynth's $0.99. GliderVerb also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months). Addictive microSynth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 17.0). On review sentiment, 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

GliderVerb is free to download; Addictive microSynth costs $0.99 up front. GliderVerb sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Addictive microSynth asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GliderVerb holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GliderVerb has 85 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Addictive microSynth's written reviews are positive against 80% of GliderVerb's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Addictive microSynth ships an update every 13 months, GliderVerb every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Addictive microSynth versus GliderVerb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAddictive microSynthGliderVerb
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (6 ratings)4.6 (85 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings685 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarry GohsAmazing Noises

Customer experience

Addictive microSynth

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

GliderVerb

All ratings85 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%

In-app purchases

None

Addictive microSynth

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GliderVerb

One-time2
  • lala's presetsFree
  • Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is Addictive microSynth free?
Addictive microSynth costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GliderVerb free?
GliderVerb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Addictive microSynth or GliderVerb?
GliderVerb is rated higher. Addictive microSynth averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while GliderVerb averages 4.6 from 85 ratings.
Do Addictive microSynth or GliderVerb have ads?
Neither Addictive microSynth nor GliderVerb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Addictive microSynth or GliderVerb?
Addictive microSynth ships an update every 13 months, and GliderVerb every 4 months. Most recently, Addictive microSynth was updated on October 11, 2026 and GliderVerb on October 14, 2026.

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