Synthophone Stylophone clone vs KNOCK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Synthophone Stylophone clone
This app offers a retro-style monophonic synthesizer experience, emulating the classic Stylophone with added modulation capabilities. Explore different waveforms, control vibrato, transpose notes, and adjust amplitude envelopes for a unique sound.
- Retro monophonic synthesizer
- Stylophone emulation
- Multiple waveforms (sawtooth, square, triangle)
- Vibrato control (speed and depth)
- Note transposition
- Amplitude envelope adjustment
- Pitch bender
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"5 stars for the sound", "Pb8-5 Stars, "Great fun". The retro style mono synthesizer app based on the classic Stylophone but with some cool modulation options: * Play the stylophone while music is playing on iTunes * It really does sound like the real Stylophone * 3 different waveforms(sawtooth, square and triangle). * Control the vibrato (pitch modulation) speed and depth. * Transpose up each note to the next octave. (Handy for playing in another key) * Adjust the amplitude envelope attack and release. Plus a bender (-/+5 semitone) #Check out the video demo on the "BeatsnBobs Web Site" link If you like this app you may also like some of our other apps
KNOCK
Enhance your drum sounds with this audio plugin designed for professional mixing. It helps drums cut through the mix with a powerful, impactful sound. Optimized for ease of use, it suits both new and experienced music producers.
- Slap and punch through mixes
- Signature drum sound
- Extreme ease of use
- Seamless workflow integration
- Crafted by platinum producer
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KNOCK is the last plugin you will ever need to make your drums slap and punch through your mix. This plugin was meticulously crafted by platinum producer & award winning sound designer, DECAP. It is inspired by the signature sound of his popular drum kit series DRUMS THAT KNOCK, which has helped shaped the sonics of modern music. KNOCK is optimized for extreme ease of use for beginners and professionals alike. Use KNOCK to make your drums slap, and take you to the next level. Whether you are new to producing, or a seasoned pro, KNOCK will seamlessly fit into your workflow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Synthophone Stylophone clone at $0.99 against KNOCK's $9.99. KNOCK's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 33%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Synthophone Stylophone clone costs $0.99 and KNOCK $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Synthophone Stylophone clone ships an update every 33 months, KNOCK every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Synthophone Stylophone clone | KNOCK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | — | 3.9 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 57.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months — better | Every 39 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rob Wilmot | Plugins That Knock |
Customer experience
Synthophone Stylophone clone
KNOCK
In-app purchases
Synthophone Stylophone clone
No in-app purchases
KNOCK
No in-app purchases
Questions
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