# AudioShare vs SynthMaster 2

The clearest difference is price: AudioShare at $4.99 against SynthMaster 2's $14.99. AudioShare also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 32) and ads (none vs shown). SynthMaster 2's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On rating, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

AudioShare costs $4.99 and SynthMaster 2 $14.99 up front. SynthMaster 2 sells 32 one-off in-app purchases. AudioShare asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for AudioShare against 4.8 for SynthMaster 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 849 and 451 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of AudioShare's written reviews are positive against 68% of SynthMaster 2's.

AudioShare ships an update every 5 months, SynthMaster 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AudioShare | SynthMaster 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (849 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audioshare/id543859300/reviews) | **[4.8 (451 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-2/id1566704584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **849** | 451 |
| Positive reviews | **88.7% of reviews** | 68.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 918 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kymatica AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/522046659) | [KV331 Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/944155925) |

## What reviewers say

### AudioShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audioshare/id543859300)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Manage all your sound and MIDI files with this comprehensive audio document manager. Organize, record, trim, convert, and transfer audio files between apps and your computer. It's an essential tool for music creators.

**Highlights:** Organize audio and recordings, Record external input, Record live output of other apps, Import/Export via Document Pickers, WiFi Drive file transfer, Convert between sound file formats, Trim and normalize audio

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Essential for iOS music production
- 🔍 Excellent audio file management
- 🔊 High-quality recording and editing
- 🔀 Seamless integration with other apps
- 💾 Reliable file storage and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited file browser integration
- 🔊 Occasional audio quality issues
- 🔋 Battery drain concerns
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported

**Reported bugs**

- SoundCloud upload button not working
- Inability to rename files easily
- Crashes when using the pasteboard feature
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add MP3 conversion option
- Implement iCloud sync and sharing
- Improve editing tools (e.g., timeline, markers)
- Introduce a metronome and tempo tools
- Add support for more cloud storage services


### SynthMaster 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-2/id1566704584)

This powerful software synthesizer offers a vast array of sound design capabilities, including multiple oscillator modes, extensive modulation options, and a wide selection of filters. Explore over 1000 factory presets or create your own unique sounds. Available as a standalone app or AUv3 plugin.

**Highlights:** Multiple oscillator modes (Basic, Additive, Wavetable, Vector), Extensive modulation architecture, 6 filter categories, Import custom wave files, 1000+ factory presets, Standalone app and AUv3 plugin

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BigTone Tableworks Vol.2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Burak Yeter Synth Sounds Vol1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Aiyn Zahev Expansion 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Tableworks Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Michael Kastrup Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| EDM Stars Volume 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nori Ubukata Pop Hits Vol.4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rob Lee EDM Expansion Vol.2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alonso Sound Future Rave | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nori Ubukata Pop Hits Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Techno Bits Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Club Sequences Vol.1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dawn of Electronic Music Vol.2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nori Ubukata Art Rock Basics | $2.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Analog Basics 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Analog Basics | $4.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Signature Sounds Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| NU Sounds of the World | $4.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Japan Vintage | $4.99 | one-time |
| NatLife Future Bass Sounds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Danyella EDM Expansion Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dawn of Electronic Music Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dawn of Electronic Music Vol.3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rob Lee EDM Expansion Vol.3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Natlife Disco Funk | $4.99 | one-time |
| Insigne Essentials 4 Clubbin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Desktop Presets Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Expansions Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best synth on iPad
- 👍 Delicious sound
- 👍 Tremendously powerful synth
- 👍 Great synth with complex possibilities and great sound(s)
- 👍 Perfeito

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Auswahl der Modulationsquellen funktioniert nicht richtig
- 🐛 Echt schlecht
- 🐛 Broken Preset System for a powerful synth
- 🐛 Please fix the OSC behavior on Square and Saw
- 🐛 Preset issues

**Reported bugs**

- Presets not loading correctly
- Modulation not working after loading project
- Skin resets to default
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Pitch bend/glide for imported samples
- Integration with AUM audio mixer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AudioShare free?

AudioShare costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SynthMaster 2 free?

SynthMaster 2 costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AudioShare or SynthMaster 2?

SynthMaster 2 is rated higher. AudioShare averages 4.7 out of 5 from 849 ratings, while SynthMaster 2 averages 4.8 from 451 ratings.

### Do AudioShare or SynthMaster 2 have ads?

SynthMaster 2 shows ads; AudioShare does not.

### Which is updated more often, AudioShare or SynthMaster 2?

AudioShare ships an update every 5 months, and SynthMaster 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, AudioShare was updated on October 17, 2026 and SynthMaster 2 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.*