iJumpstyle vs VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iJumpstyle
Create your own Jumpstyle beats with a variety of individual drum sounds and pre-made loops. Play sounds live, mix and match loops, and even play along with your own music library. Optimized for headphones or external speakers.
- Over 36 individual drum sounds
- More than 43 drum loops
- Play multiple loops simultaneously
- Create custom sound combinations
- Live drum sound playback
- Play along with your own MP3s
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*PLEASE ENSURE YOUR DEVICE IS NOT IN SILENT MODE FOR SOUNDS TO PLAY* The sound of Jumpstyle has arrived for your iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch! iJumpstyle gives you over 36** individual sounds, as well as more than 43** drum loops! These can be played in however you like, want to play more than one loop at a time? No problem! Create combinations of sounds and loops to use, play drum sounds live on your iOS device! FX - Whizzes, Whirs BA - Synth / Bass Sounds BD - Bass Drum CP - Clap SD - Snares HAT - Hi Hats You can also play along with your own MP3's (See bottom of this description for instructions). For best results use headphones or connect your device to external speakers! ** In order to play the drums along with your own mp3's: ** - Start your iPod/iPad/iPhone and play one of yours songs. - Click on your home button. - Start the iJumpstyle App - Enjoy! (Please note - you cannot play the included loop tracks while playing along with your own mp3's). *PLEASE ENSURE YOUR DEVICE IS NOT IN SILENT MODE FOR SOUNDS TO PLAY* ** Lite Version is limited to 9 drum sounds and 12 loops and can be upgraded via in-app purchase to enable all content.
VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave
This app creates unique synth sounds by recording classic synths to VHS tape and then resampling them. It offers a vast library of presets and effects to achieve lo-fi, retro vibes for various music genres. An AUv3 plugin and standalone app are included.
- VHS-recorded and resampled synths
- Over 280+ presets
- Standalone app and AUv3 plugin
- VCR sound effects
- VCR FX section for customization
- Free expansion pack included
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VHS Synth features synths recorded with a VCR, then resampled. Perfect for Synthwave, Hip Hop, Indie, Rock, Movie Soundtracks, Lo-Fi, Ambient, Vaporwave, Retro Pop, and more. Create instant lo-fi and cool retro vibes. Press a key. Elevate your music. Includes over 280+ Presets by Jakob haQ, Red Sky Lullaby, The GarageBand Guide, DJ Puzzle, Sound of Izrael, DJ Montra, Marc Hupkens, AnalogMatthew, JEC, Da Fingaz, Brian Funk, and more. "BEST Lo-Fi instrument I’ve ever played, seriously good sounds!" - The SoundTest Room "VHS Synth is a Retrowave dream!" - iPad Loops "Turns Your iOS Device Into An 80s Time Machine" - Synthtopia Classic Synths were recorded to VHS Tape with a VCR, then re-sampled. "VHS Synth is the ULTIMATE Retro Synth App" - The GarageBand Guide FEATURES: • Standalone app + iOS AUv3 Plugin • Over 280+ presets to inspire you • Compressed to under 140mb to save space • VCR Sound Effects (Buttons, Tape Hiss, More) • VCR FX section to customize the sounds • FREE Expansion Pack: OP-1 recorded with a VCR ++ iPhone & iPad version included for one low price Real analog feel and dirt. Vintage hardware was recorded into a VCR and then re-sampled. Subscribe to access to premium app features; subscription details are the following: - Length: weekly or yearly - Free trial: only on selected subscriptions - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase - Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Terms & Conditions: [https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/VHS-Synth-80s-Synthwave-Terms-Conditions-150cf6557a0880aca270f4f8ccee8d3e?pvs=4](https://www.notion.so/VHS-Synth-80s-Synthwave-Terms-Conditions-150cf6557a0880aca270f4f8ccee8d3e?pvs=21) Privacy Policy: [https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/VHS-Synth-80s-Synthwave-Privacy-Policy-150cf6557a088019bec6ccb33ae5bb09?pvs=4](https://www.notion.so/VHS-Synth-80s-Synthwave-Privacy-Policy-150cf6557a088019bec6ccb33ae5bb09?pvs=21) * NOTE: This app has no official affiliation with AudioKit Pro, LLC. It was built using the free AudioKit source code.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave at 4.0 against iJumpstyle's 3.3. VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (135 vs 7). iJumpstyle's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (63% vs 52%). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. iJumpstyle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave has 135 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of iJumpstyle's written reviews are positive against 52% of VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iJumpstyle ships an update every 4 months, VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iJumpstyle | VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (7 ratings) | 4.0 (135 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better | 51.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 135 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 14.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 167 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fragranze Apps Limited | Audiobus Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
iJumpstyle
VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave
Bugs and requests
iJumpstyle
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave
Reported bugs
11 issues- GarageBand compatibility broken after updates
- App not recognized in Logic Pro after updates
- Inconsistent sound quality across different registers
- Patch/preset settings not retained after closing DAW
- Audio Unit Extension crashes in GarageBand
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- Duplicate track sounds different from original
- Display shows 'Welcome' instead of loaded patch
- Thin black keys difficult to hit on keyboard
- Missing top C key on keyboard
- Sounds inconsistent when exported from GarageBand
- App disappears from projects after ownership change
Requested features
7 requests- Mac OS version for DAW compatibility
- Velocity sensitivity settings for keyboard
- Pitch bend and modulation wheels with actual functionality
- Better keyboard design with proper key sizing
- Improved UI layout to reduce wasted space in AUv3 mode
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- Access to original synth parameters instead of sample-based playback
- Direct routing to IAA output for FL Studio Mobile
In-app purchases
iJumpstyle
- iJumpstyleLite - Upgraded$1.99
VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave
- Weekly premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Weekly premium$4.997 Days
- Yearly premium$9.991 Year
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- Yearly premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
Questions
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