Comparison

PMB Documents vs Pure Synth® Platinum

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

Head to head
About

PMB Documents

This app serves as a unified platform for various music sources, including radio stations and personal music files. It offers advanced playback features, playlist creation, and the ability to import music from different services.

Highlights
  • Listen to music radio stations
  • Advanced media player
  • Create custom playlists
  • Import music from Telegram
  • Background playback
  • Lock screen controls
  • AirPlay support
Features
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PMB Documents brings your files, downloads and music together in one app. Formerly PMB Player, it now adds tools for organizing documents, scanning paper, reviewing storage and transferring files. MANAGE YOUR FILES Import from Files or the iOS share sheet. Browse images, documents, music, videos and archives. Organize folders, rename, move, copy and share files. Preview supported formats and recover items from Recently Deleted. BROWSE AND DOWNLOAD Use the built-in browser, bookmarks and history to find files on the web. Follow download progress, pause supported transfers and retry interrupted downloads. Downloaded files are organized by category. Download only content you own or have permission to save; availability and resume support depend on the website. LISTEN YOUR WAY Play local audio, build playlists and keep favorites. Enjoy artwork, playback queues, shuffle, repeat, a sleep timer, background playback and Lock Screen controls. Access compatible songs from your device's music library with permission. SCAN DOCUMENTS Capture paper with the camera or import images. Adjust document edges, crop, choose a style and export PDFs. REVIEW YOUR STORAGE Storage Cleaner helps you review duplicate files, similar photos and large items. Choose what to remove after reviewing the results. Photos and external folders are accessed only with your permission. KEEP PRIVATE FILES SEPARATE Safe Box keeps selected files out of the public PMB Documents folder, with access protected by device authentication. It does not add separate file encryption. TRANSFER OVER WI-FI Move files between PMB Documents and another device on your local network using Wi-Fi Transfer. PMB DOCUMENTS PREMIUM Start with free access and usage limits. Premium removes ads and unlocks expanded access to PMB Documents tools. Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Existing owners of PMB Player's Remove Ads purchase receive lifetime Premium at no additional charge; use Restore Purchases if needed. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Prices and eligible trial offers are shown before purchase. Any unused trial period is forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Support: https://mjabbari.com/pmbdocuments Privacy Policy: https://mjabbari.com/pmbdocuments/legal/privacy Terms of Use: https://mjabbari.com/pmbdocuments/legal/temrs Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pure Synth® Platinum

This app is a versatile virtual instrument player for iOS, serving as a comprehensive solution for rompler, synthesizer, and wavetable needs. It offers advanced modulation, built-in effects, and expandable sound libraries. Users can store samples on external drives and customize their sound with unique features.

Highlights
  • Rompler, synthesizer, and wavetable engines
  • Advanced automation and modulation system
  • Includes VKFX Suite and additional free effects
  • Expandable sound libraries via virtual IAP
  • External drive support for sample storage
  • MIDI Learn and modulate any parameter
  • AUv3 Full View Support
Features
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Pure Synth® Platinum is NOW FREE!!! It has evolved into one of the only Virtual Instrument Players on iOS and has emerged as the only substitute for your Rompler/Synth needs. All engines are fully capable as a romper, synthesizer, and wavetable mangler. We have a simple automation and modulation system where you simply touch+hold on any parameter and it will learn your MIDI CC commands and you can assign modulations to any parameter, including the effects. Our synth also includes all of the VKFX Suite from Overloud™ and we are always adding new effects that we add free from within the app such as the new effects below: - CloudVerb Creatmospheric Reverb - PhatFilt - Analog modeling Filter and Feedback - Talkbox® - Vowel Sounding Talkbox effect - iFX Amp - Realistic Amp Sim emulations Virtual IAP Expansion Setup Everyone remembers the famous samplers that we love with branded expansions and the unlimited ability to expand. Now that Pure Synth® Platinum is a free download, you can pick and choose which expansions you want to use. Freely purchase any expansion and most of them don’t require other expansions in order to run. We have plans for many more expansions and with our ability to store samples on external drives, your iOS device becomes the one stop shop for all things samples and synthesis. Not only can we add new sounds, but new features, such as the ability to load in your own wavetables or load in your own sounds in the future. Existing BASSalicious and FM TiNES Users Existing users of our FMT and BASS2 can go to the settings and look for the APPLY CROSSGRADE option. This will allow you to unlock those same sounds from within Pure Synth®, so now all you need is one synth to access all of the sounds. Important Features: ▪ External Drive for Sample Storage ▪ BlueTooth MiDI Capable ▪ iCloud Backup and Sharing of Presets ▪ Ability to export presets ▪ Enhanced AUv3 Preset Resizing ▪ Expansion Pack Banners and Branding ▪ Metal support, Faster UI, Faster loading, and major CPU Updates ▪ Two Mode MIDI Program Change ▪ MIDI Learn and Modulate Any parameter iOS Features: ▪ iOS 13+ ▪ AUv3 Full View Support ▪ Supports Scrolling to see all parameters ▪ Background Audio ▪ Virtual MIDI ▪ Separate MIDI Channel Selections ▪ Full 2732 x 2048 HD View ▪ Virtual Keyboard Sends MIDI ▪ MIDI Learn any parameter ▪ File Sharing of Presets Features ▪ Flexible Preset System with Fast search, loading, and saving ▪ Favorites option for sounds and presets ▪ Lightening fast sample streaming engine ▪ Warm analog rich simple-set ran through analog gear ▪ Warm Wavetable Technology ▪ Easy modulation system - Tap+Hold to assign modulation to virtually any source ▪ A VA circuit modeled State Variable Filter ▪ Ability to select edit multiple oscillators ▪ JP-8000 Supersaw Unison/Detune ▪ Powered Scale Option - Scales the detuning in a unique way. ▪ Brand New FX System ▪ Dynamically and Graphically position FX signal flow in virtual racks. ▪ Separate Oscillator FX sends for Reverb and Insert FX. ▪ Featuring Overloud's VKFX Suite. ▪ New Dattorro's figure-of-eight Algorithmic Reverb. ▪ New Schroeder Algorithmic Reverb. ▪ New Soft Master Limiter with Tube Saturation. ▪ New Stereo Spread/Widener with Safe Bass Multi-Mode Settings. Device Specifications: ---------------- ▪ 2GHz ARM Processor Recommended - iPad Pro 12.9 and 9.7 in, iPad 5th Gen, iPad Pro 12.9 in. (Gen 2), iPad Pro 10.5 in., iPad 6th Gen, iPad Pro 11 in., iPad Pro 12.9 in. (Gen 3), iPad Air (Gen 3) ▪ iPhone X and higher - iPhones with at least 2GB RAM Supported Only ▪ For External Sample Streaming, we only recommend Fast External SSD Drives ---------------- IMPORTANT NOTE: Purchasing the iOS Version does not grant you FREE access to our desktop version. Each platform/version must be purchased separately.

Screenshots

PMB Documents4 screens
Pure Synth® Platinum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PMB Documents at 4.8 against Pure Synth® Platinum's 3.6. PMB Documents also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 51%) and ratings volume (1K vs 54). Pure Synth® Platinum's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. PMB Documents sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pure Synth® Platinum sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PMB Documents holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PMB Documents has 1K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of PMB Documents's written reviews are positive against 51% of Pure Synth® Platinum's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PMB Documents ships an update every 15 months, Pure Synth® Platinum every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PMB Documents versus Pure Synth® Platinum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPMB DocumentsPure Synth® Platinum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1K ratings) — better3.6 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews89.1% of reviews — better50.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better54
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB317 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMohammad JabbariMIDIculous LLC

Customer experience

PMB Documents

All ratings996 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.5%

Pure Synth® Platinum

All ratings54 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral16.4%
Negative32.9%

User reviews

PMB Documents

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 🚀 Excellent music playback
  • 💡 Useful radio station feature
  • 🔒 Stable and reliable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Limited radio station selection
  • 🇮🇷 Restricted functionality in Iran

Pure Synth® Platinum

From 54 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Incredible sound quality
  • 🎨 Vast library of high-quality samples
  • 🔧 Powerful sound customization options
  • 🤝 Excellent customer support
  • 💻 Seamless integration with DAWs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Stability issues and frequent crashes
  • 📦 Extremely large file size
  • 🤯 Confusing and cluttered user interface
  • 🔍 Difficulty accessing purchased content
  • 🔁 Recurring issues with updates

Bugs and requests

PMB Documents

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App disappearing from device
  • Radio stations not working
  • Incorrect password error

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Apple CarPlay support
  • Expand radio station selection
  • Improve pause/resume functionality
  • Implement a restore purchase option

Pure Synth® Platinum

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Purchased content disappearing after updates
  • Synth not responding or producing sound in DAWs
  • Glitches and audio dropouts during playback
  • Incompatibility issues with certain iOS versions
  • Inconsistent behavior across different devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • MIDI learn capabilities for all parameters
  • Improved preset management and organization
  • Ability to import custom wavetables and samples
  • Dedicated sound design tools and modulation options
  • Better integration with external storage devices

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PMB Documents

Subscriptions2
  • PMB Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • PMB Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$5.99
  • PMB Premium Lifetime$29.99
10 purchases

Pure Synth® Platinum

One-time10
  • Pure Synth 8 Bit Expansion$2.99
  • Rached 808s for Pure Synth$3.99
  • EDM Leads Vol 1 for Pure Synth$3.99
Show 7 more
  • BASSalicious 1 Factory Content$6.99
  • Creatmosphere Expansion$6.99
  • Suitcase EP Piano Expansion$7.99
  • BASSalicious 2 Factory Content$9.99
  • Upright Piano Expansion$9.99
  • FM TiNES Expansion for PSP$14.99
  • Factory Sample Content$19.99

Questions

Is PMB Documents free?
PMB Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pure Synth® Platinum free?
Pure Synth® Platinum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PMB Documents or Pure Synth® Platinum?
PMB Documents is rated higher. PMB Documents averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Pure Synth® Platinum averages 3.6 from 54 ratings.
Do PMB Documents or Pure Synth® Platinum have ads?
PMB Documents shows ads; Pure Synth® Platinum does not.
Which is updated more often, PMB Documents or Pure Synth® Platinum?
PMB Documents ships an update every 15 months, and Pure Synth® Platinum every 3 months. Most recently, PMB Documents was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pure Synth® Platinum on November 3, 2026.

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