Comparison

Uber Synth vs Arctic ProSynth

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

Head to head
About

Uber Synth

This app offers a polyphonic multi-timbral FM synthesizer for iOS devices. It features a triple-oscillator sound engine with five distinct multi-timbral options for creating evolving and complex soundscapes. Supports Audiobus for integration with other music apps.

Highlights
  • Polyphonic multi-timbral FM synthesizer
  • Triple-oscillator cross-modulated FM engine
  • Five multi-timbral options
  • Sound map and sound palettes
  • Evolving sound generation
  • Audiobus support
Features
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Uber Synth is a polyphonic multi-timbral frequency modulated (FM) synthesizer that runs on any iOS device. The underlying sound engine is based on the triple-oscillator cross-modulated FM synthesizer first introduced in our xMod app. Uber Synth provides five multi-timbral options: 1) Mix the sounds of any two sound patches, 2) combine patches using the sound map, 3) Generate specified as well as randomized sound palettes across the keyboard, 4) Specify a region in sound space centered on a sound and move a point by a variable randomized amount within the region each time you play a note to create an evolving mix of the center sound and the sound nearest the point. 5) Do the same as above moving the point automatically at a specified rate. Supports Audiobus.

About

Arctic ProSynth

Create bold and tough electronic music with a modern subtractive synthesizer. Explore rich sound design with powerful oscillators, dual filters, and versatile effects. Record and share your creations easily.

Highlights
  • HyperOscillators for fat sounds
  • Dual multi-mode filters
  • Master effects with adjustable order
  • Integrated Vocoder
  • 16x4 gated step sequencer
  • Live audio and MIDI recording
  • Preset and bank sharing
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Be rude. Be rough. Be bold. Be tough! Arctic Pro Synthesizer / Vocoder is a modern subtractive synthesizer. It does not aim to accurately model or re-create vintage synths of yesteryear. Instead Arctic Pro offers the contemporary synthesist a rude, rough, bold and tough palette of sound to get stuck into. Including two massively fat HyperOscillators, dual filters, and easy to re-order master effects. While the Vocoder, used in conjunction with a suitable microphone, adds an extra dimension to your musical performance. HyperOscillators =========== Combine two HyperOscillators and one Sub Oscillator for some seriously fat sounds. Layer up to 8 oscillators in unison to create very thick and powerful tones. Spread detune and Mix these separate oscillators in real-time. More than just a "SuperSaw" - it's also a Super-square and Super-triangle. Powerful Presets =========== Legendary sound designer John ‘Skippy’ Lehmkuhl has exclusively designed the factory presets. John has worked as a professional sound designer since 1988 for Korg - making patches, combinations, drum kits as well as creating the sample data for almost every synth Korg has released since the M1. If you have owned one of these historic synthesizers you have heard John's presets. Sharing ===== Arctic Pro includes everything you need to record and share your audio and MIDI with others. Live record to WAV and MIDI files. Use AudioCopy, open audio directly in apps, or share with Kymatica AudioShare. Presets and Banks can be emailed and transferred via Wi-Fi and iTunes Files Sharing. And of course we also support Audiobus. SPECIFICATION ========== • Synthesis: analog modelling • Polyphony: up to 4 voices • HyperOscillators: 2 per voice, alias free, saw, triangle and square with pulse width, hard sync, ring mod, noise generator, sub-oscillator • Filter: 2 multi-mode resonating filter with 4 filter types and variable routing • Envelopes: mod, filter and amp ADSR envelopes with adjust curve • Modulation: 2 LFOs with multiple wave shapes, sample and hold, 3 routable destinations per LFO, independently sync-able • Effects: stereo master effect processors with adjustable order: 3-band EQ, Distortion, Chorus, Phaser, Vocoder, Delay, Reverb • Arpeggiator: classic arpeggiator with octave shift, MIDI-sync-able • Sequencer: 16 x 4 gated step sequencer with multiple modulation destinations, MIDI-sync-able • Keyboard: glissando, scroll, multi-touch poly pitch bend and aftertouch • Works with Wizdom Music's Geo Synthesizer continuous pitch bend • Polyphonic Aftertouch for use with CME Xkey FEATURES ======== • Inter-App Audio for iOS 7 • Audiobus • AudioCopy 2.0 • MIDI Learn • Live phrase recorder with audio and MIDI export • File and patch sharing via iTunes File Sharing, e-mail and Wi-Fi • Supports external MIDI in and out via CoreMIDI Networking and USB with the Camera Connection Kit • Audio background operation • Virtual MIDI Ports • Open Music App Collaboration compliant Requirements: iPad 2 or later recommended iOS 7.0 or later

Screenshots

Uber Synth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arctic ProSynth at 3.3 against Uber Synth's 2.0. Arctic ProSynth also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 40%) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). Uber Synth's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $9.99) and device support (3 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Uber Synth costs $3.99 and Arctic ProSynth $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arctic ProSynth holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arctic ProSynth has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Uber Synth's written reviews are positive against 71% of Arctic ProSynth's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Uber Synth ships an update every 3 months, Arctic ProSynth every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Uber Synth versus Arctic ProSynth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUber SynthArctic ProSynth
Price$3.99 — better$9.99
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)3.3 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark CarlottoOne Red Dog Media

Customer experience

Uber Synth

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Arctic ProSynth

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Uber Synth

No in-app purchases

None

Arctic ProSynth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Uber Synth free?
Uber Synth costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arctic ProSynth free?
Arctic ProSynth costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Uber Synth or Arctic ProSynth?
Arctic ProSynth is rated higher. Uber Synth averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Arctic ProSynth averages 3.3 from 8 ratings.
Do Uber Synth or Arctic ProSynth have ads?
Neither Uber Synth nor Arctic ProSynth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Uber Synth or Arctic ProSynth?
Uber Synth ships an update every 3 months, and Arctic ProSynth every 4 months. Most recently, Uber Synth was updated on September 21, 2026 and Arctic ProSynth on June 10, 2026.

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