# Santoor HD vs Sync³ Remote

The clearest difference is price: Sync³ Remote at Free against Santoor HD's $2.99. Sync³ Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Santoor HD's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 31 months) and ratings volume (157 vs 2). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Sync³ Remote is free to download; Santoor HD costs $2.99 up front. Santoor HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sync³ Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sync³ Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Santoor HD has 157 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Santoor HD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sync³ Remote's.

Santoor HD ships an update every 3 months, Sync³ Remote every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Santoor HD | Sync³ Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santoor-hd/id529433654/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-remote/id1200334790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 31 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Software-Kitchen](https://appshunter.io/developer/494057596) | [Synclavier Digital Corporation Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200334789) |

## What reviewers say

### Santoor HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santoor-hd/id529433654)

Experience the traditional Santoor instrument with realistic sound and touch controls. Play individual notes, create vibrate effects by sliding, and even play semitones. Record and playback your musical creations with loop and fast-forward options.

**Highlights:** Realistic Santoor instrument simulation, Individual string touch for notes, Vibrate effect with horizontal sliding, Semitone playback option, Record and playback functionality, Loop and fast-forward playback

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Santoor HD - No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Beautiful and realistic instrument sound quality
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎸 Authentic santoor/harp playing experience
- 😌 Relaxing and meditative app for stress relief
- 🎹 Recording feature for capturing musical creations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup for many users
- ⚠️ Incompatible with iOS 11 and newer versions
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with paywalls for semitones
- 🔒 Locked features requiring payment
- 📱 Freezes and hangs during use

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Freezes on startup screen with stuck audio
- Black screen with continuous sound on launch
- Incompatible with iOS 10.2 and later versions
- Popup keyboard fails to appear when saving recordings

**Requested features**

- iOS 11+ compatibility and regular updates
- Note labels on strings for non-harp players
- Ability to layer and edit recorded tracks
- Audio input/output functionality
- Better pitch control options


### Sync³ Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-remote/id1200334790)

This iPad app emulates the original Synclavier® Velocity-Pressure Keyboard interface with modern touch controls. It connects to your Synclavier³ installation via custom MIDI messages, offering full hardware integration. Multiple iPads can be used simultaneously for expanded studio control.

**Highlights:** Recreates Synclavier® Velocity-Pressure Keyboard interface, Modern touch-screen technology, Custom MIDI message communication, Complete Synclavier® hardware integration, Timbre design and Digital Memory Recorder panels, Supports multiple iPad control stations

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Synclavier® Touch Full Feature | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Santoor HD free?

Santoor HD costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Sync³ Remote free?

Sync³ Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Santoor HD or Sync³ Remote?

Sync³ Remote is rated higher. Santoor HD averages 4.3 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Sync³ Remote averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Santoor HD or Sync³ Remote have ads?

Neither Santoor HD nor Sync³ Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Santoor HD or Sync³ Remote?

Santoor HD ships an update every 3 months, and Sync³ Remote every 31 months. Most recently, Santoor HD was updated on October 19, 2026 and Sync³ Remote on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*