Comparison

Geo Synthesizer vs MorphWiz Studio

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

Head to head
About

Geo Synthesizer

This app is an expressive musical instrument and MIDI controller designed for multitouch surfaces. It offers advanced pitch control, custom sounds, and the ability to control external instruments or virtual MIDI apps. It also supports AudioBus for interconnecting audio apps.

Highlights
  • Expressive multitouch interface
  • Advanced pitch bending
  • MIDI output
  • AudioBus support
  • Customizable performance menus
  • Multiple temperament options
  • Load SampleWiz presets
Features
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Geo Synthesizer is a musical instrument and MIDI controller. Originally a collaboration of Wizdom Music's Jordan Rudess and Kevin Chartier (MorphWiz, SampleWiz) and Rob Fielding (Mugician), Geo Synthesizer is an incredibly expressive musical instrument specifically created for a multitouch surface. Jordan is now working with Roli-Labs, creators of the amazing Seaboard instrument on an exciting future for Geo Synthesizer and it's users! A comprehensive Geo Synthesizer manual is available at: http://www.wizdommusic.com/GeoSynth/manual.html Jordan says: "Since touching a preliminary piano keyboard on an iPhone screen and realizing the amazing potential for musical expression on a multitouch device, I have been inspired to create next-generation musical instruments for iOS. Geo Synthesizer is a dream come true in many ways. It is the fastest truly playable iOS instrument that I have put my hands on to date. I can fly through the range of an instrument while expanding on the kind of advanced pitch control we introduced in MorphWiz. As someone who grew up with synthesizers, I can tell you that pitch bending has never been this good! "Geo features many of my custom sounds and in addition, Geo is also a MIDI controller, so you can use it with any external midi instrument or virtual MIDI. Virtual MIDI allows you to control an app running in the background on the same device! Geo Synthesizer also now features AudioBus, a technology that allows one to interconnect audio apps in exciting new ways! A great feature of Geo is that internally and externally we send independent voices on each note played, so as an example, you can pitch bend one note and not the other, or add unique expression on every note! I can't wait to see the YouTube videos of all of you guys rocking out with Geo Synthesizer!!!" Features: - AudioBus - ability to load waveforms from SampleWiz presets - octave rounding for effortless soloing over large ranges - whammy slider with absolute and relative modes - 12ET, 24ET, 53ET, and 665ET temperament options - mono, string, and full-polyphony modes - tuning and transposition controls - snap speed control to affect how quickly the instrument pulls notes in tune - playing surface options for number of rows and columns on screen - octave and fifth harmonics synthesis options to rich, organ-like sounds - gain control to add distortion to the sound - FM and touch FM controls for timbal variation - mono out for use with guitar amps - sine, sawtooth, square, and custom (SampleWiz) wave options - attack and release controls - synthesis body control - lowpass filter with resonance - stereo delay - reverb - MIDI output with polyphonic note bending and multiple configuration options to allow compatibility with a wide range of hardware and software synthesizers - performance menu lets you make your own custom menu so all the controls you need are always right at your fingertips - 40 presets carefully selected by Jordan Rudess, including patches from Jordan's personal sound library

About

MorphWiz Studio

Create unique and expressive sounds with a powerful spectral audio morphing synthesizer. This app offers a versatile sound engine, extensive modulation options, and a built-in recorder for musicians and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Spectral audio morphing synthesizer
  • Seamless morphing between four samples
  • Powerful modulation options (LFOs, envelopes, filters)
  • Customizable arpeggiator
  • Built-in recorder
  • MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) support
  • AUv3 support
  • iCloud sync
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Jordan Rudess's groundbreaking app that took the music world by storm during its initial release in 2010, is back and better than ever! Introducing MorphWiz Studio - the ultimate synthesizer for musicians and music enthusiasts alike. With its powerful sound engine and intuitive user interface, MorphWiz Studio lets you create unique and expressive sounds like never before. In addition to all the features you knew and loved, MorphWiz Studio features a spectral audio morphing synthesizer that constructs hybrid sounds to seamlessly transition from one timbre to the next. Create your own signature sound with a wide range of effects and modulation options. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this app is perfect for unleashing your creativity and taking your music to the next level. Key features of MorphWiz Studio include: • A versatile sound engine with seamless morphing between four samples • Powerful modulation options, including LFOs, envelopes, and filters, to shape and transform your sound • A customizable arpeggiator with multiple modes, patterns, and styles • A built-in recorder for capturing your own samples • An intuitive interface designed for quick and easy access to all features and settings • Support for MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) with a multi-touch expressive playing surface • AUv3 support enabling seamless integration with other music apps • iCloud sync, so you can access your presets and recordings across all your devices Experience the power and flexibility of MorphWiz Studio and take your creativity to new sonic heights

Screenshots

Geo Synthesizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Geo Synthesizer at $9.99 against MorphWiz Studio's $19.99. Geo Synthesizer also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). MorphWiz Studio's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Geo Synthesizer costs $9.99 and MorphWiz Studio $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MorphWiz Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Geo Synthesizer's written reviews are positive against 100% of MorphWiz Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geo Synthesizer ships an update every 11 months, MorphWiz Studio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Geo Synthesizer versus MorphWiz Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeo SynthesizerMorphWiz Studio
Price$9.99 — better$19.99
Rating3.3 (19 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWizdom Music LLCOne Red Dog Media

Customer experience

Geo Synthesizer

All ratings19 ratings
Positive42.1%
Neutral21.1%
Negative36.8%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral8.5%
Negative23.1%

MorphWiz Studio

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Geo Synthesizer

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Glitchy sound on iPad Pro
  • App not working correctly
  • No longer works on iPadOS
  • Clicking sound on iPhone 6
  • Core MIDI not working like before (iOS 9)
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  • Crashing on launch (iOS 8.3)
  • Audiobus initialization problem
  • App crashes after last update
  • New presets can't be loaded
  • Envelope filters can't be adjusted
  • No access to menu config page
  • App shuts down on boot up (OS5)
  • Crashes on start-up (iPad 2)
  • Doesn't work on iPhone 4S
  • Sounds sometimes drop out
  • Horribly noisy until volume adjusted
  • No smooth transitions between notes
  • SampleWiz not working with it

Requested features

20 requests
  • Update for iPadOS
  • Fix glitchy sound on iPad Pro
  • Support for Bluetooth MIDI
  • Refund option
  • Fix zooming issue on iPhone 11
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  • Add more columns like GeoShred
  • Output MIDI note velocity based on touch pressure
  • 3D Touch for velocity and aftertouch
  • Assignable magic slider for FM or volume swells
  • Broader sound library
  • More control over MIDI output
  • SF2 import for sounds
  • MIDI input for live use
  • Assign a major 3rd break between rows
  • Record feature within the app
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • More intuitive menus and buttons
  • More sophisticated patch programming
  • Multi-channel pitchbending support
  • More tutorial materials for technique and creativity

MorphWiz Studio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Geo Synthesizer

No in-app purchases

None

MorphWiz Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Geo Synthesizer free?
Geo Synthesizer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MorphWiz Studio free?
MorphWiz Studio costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Geo Synthesizer or MorphWiz Studio?
MorphWiz Studio is rated higher. Geo Synthesizer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while MorphWiz Studio averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Geo Synthesizer or MorphWiz Studio have ads?
Neither Geo Synthesizer nor MorphWiz Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Geo Synthesizer or MorphWiz Studio?
Geo Synthesizer ships an update every 11 months, and MorphWiz Studio every 2 months. Most recently, Geo Synthesizer was updated on November 1, 2026 and MorphWiz Studio on October 30, 2026.

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