Comparison

Mighty Synth Sampler vs VIRAL Synth 2

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

Head to head
About

Mighty Synth Sampler

Transform any sound into a playable instrument with this powerful synth and sampler. Create custom instruments, layer sounds, and perform with your unique audio creations. Supports SoundFonts and offers advanced synthesis features.

Highlights
  • Three-oscillator synth engine
  • 16-slot sampler with loop points
  • Audio recording and import
  • SoundFont (SF2/SFZ) support
  • AUv3 plugins for DAWs
  • Downloadable sound packs
Features
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Mighty Synth Sampler turns any sound into a playable instrument. It's a free, fully-featured synth and sampler for iPhone, iPad, and Mac built for musicians who want to create, layer, and perform with their own sounds and SoundFonts (SF2/SFZ). ROMPLERS RULE! The app is built around four pillars: • The Synth A full subtractive synth engine powered by AudioKit. Three independent oscillator layers with volume, semitone, detune, and pan controls. Shape your sound with amplitude and filter envelopes, a low-pass filter, LFO, unison, glide, drive, and more. A built-in arpeggiator, flexible play surfaces, and MIDI support round out a synth that's deep without being overwhelming. • The Sampler Build your own sample-based instruments from scratch. Record directly in the app or import audio files, map them across the keys, set loop points, adjust root notes and note ranges, and save your creations as reusable instruments and banks. • Sound Packs The app comes with a built-in starter bank and supports downloadable sound packs both free and paid. New packs are added to the store without requiring an app update. You can also create your own banks and share them with others. • AUv3 Support Four AUv3 plugins in one app: Mighty Synth (instrument), Mighty Sampler (audio effect for capturing and building instruments), Mighty Effects (standalone effects chain), and Mighty MIDI (MIDI processor and play interface). Load them individually in your favorite DAW or AUv3 host. Features • Free app with all core features included • Three-oscillator synth engine with detune, pan, and semitone control per layer • Amplitude and filter envelopes with per-oscillator scope • Low-pass filter with cutoff, resonance, and key tracking • LFO targeting filter cutoff, pitch, or volume • Unison with up to 8 voices, width, detune, and offset control • Effects: reverb, delay, chorus, drive, phaser, compressor, panner, and more • Built-in arpeggiator with BPM sync, octave range, and pattern modes • Multiple play surfaces: keys, pads, All 4ths layout, scale layout, and more • 16-slot sampler with loop points, root note mapping, and note range editing • Record audio directly in-app • Import audio files and SF2/SFZ SoundFonts • Downloadable sound packs (free and paid) • Create, export, and share your own instrument banks • Four AUv3 plugins: Mighty Synth, Mighty Sampler, Mighty Effects, Mighty MIDI • MIDI CC mapping • Available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Thank You & Enjoy! Nick Culbertson MobyPixel.com

About

VIRAL Synth 2

This is a powerful virtual analog synthesizer app for iOS, inspired by classic hardware. It offers a vast library of original presets, advanced sound-shaping tools, and a variety of effects. It can be used as a standalone instrument or as a plugin within DAWs.

Highlights
  • 64-voice Retro VA-Synth engine
  • 48+ Virus TI2 inspired waveforms
  • Advanced Synth Engine (PWM, Osc Morph)
  • Trance Gate and Arpeggiator
  • 3 LFOs with Polarity
  • Vintage-style Step Sequencer
  • Built-in Reverb and FX suite
Features
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VIRAL SYNTH 2: T2x (Inspired by Virus TI2 Synth series)* NEW T2x: Enjoy New Oscillators, Filters, Microtonality, Scales and more! FULLY LOADED w/ 600+ presets by Analog Matthew, Brice Beasley, Electronisounds, DMT Cymatics, Moby Pixel, Wabi Sabi Waves, Red Sky Lullaby, and more NOTE: This is a synth, and contains no hardware preset samples. All presets are completely original. "HUGE! VIRAL SYNTH sounds like serious hardware!" - GarageBand Guide "Amazing! Possibly my favorite iOS Synth of all time" - DJ Puzzle, iPad Music Reddit founder & Hardware Virus TI Owner "So many inspiring presets, it's inspiring so many songs!" - Loopy Pro, Forum Not imitation, it's Innovation! https://audiokitpro.com/viralsynth FIRST AudioKit Synth app with Trance Gate, LFO Polarity, Triplets, and more! Uses NEW Technology to sound more like Real Hardware Synth VIRAL SYNTH gives you Access (see what we did there?) to 40+ classic waveforms inspired by Virus TI2!* VIRAL SYNTH T2X: • 64-voice, Retro VA-Synth • Includes 48+ Virus TI2 inspired waveforms • Advanced Synth Engine (including PWM, Osc Morph, and waveform shapes) • Plus, Bonus XL exclusive samples, created by Analog Matthew (Not available anywhere else!) • 3 Low-Pass Filter choices, New self-resonating T12 and T24 models • Trance Gate, with routings to different OSC • MICROTONALITY, World Scales, Western Scales • Synth section features 2x Oversampled Oscillators • 3 LFOs, with POLARITY! Fun Routings. LFOs can modify other LFOs • Arpeggiator! Classic Hardware-style Arp, with extra features • Vintage-style Step Sequencer that can be routed to specific layers • A proper filter envelope ADSR, with visual feedback • TouchPads! 2 fun assignable pads, • Four-voice Unison PER Oscillator ++ 3 different Unison algorithms: Regular, HYPER, and BEAST! Modeled sound: It's like a time-capsule. Imagine if there were iPads in 2009? Complete with that Hardware VA sound that ruled the dance floors and stages ADDITIONAL FEATURES: • EPIC Glorious Reverb + Sparkle Verb option • FX: Analog Tape Delay, Distortion, Phaser, Chorus, Crush, and more. • On board "Record" button, no external hardware required • Works with a MIDI Keyboard • FM wild pitch drop controls! Modeled after digital VA-Synths, complete with vintage digital aliasing for old-school vibe! • Crazy aggressive distorted RING MODULATION – It's like robots talking, or fighting? You decide! COOL: • iPad version has "stacked" views for maximum onscreen control! Tap the current Nav Button at the top to change the bottom view • This is a Premium App: No iAP, No Ads, No subscriptions! Use as a plug-in in DAWs like GarageBand & Logic for iPad, Cubasis, AUM, and more! * LEGAL NOTICES This app has no affiliation or endorsement from Access Corporation. It is not a clone of the Virus TI2, or any other synthesizer. Nor does it use any Virus ROM or direct waveforms. The wavetables are legally different, and the names have been changed. While we were inspired by the sound and legacy of these iconic instruments, this is an original creation, built from the ground up. All product names, trademarks, and images mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are used only to describe the inspiration behind this app and for purposes of reference. Their inclusion does not imply any association, affiliation, or endorsement. We sincerely respect the incredible work of Access in shaping music history.

Screenshots

Mighty Synth Sampler4 screens
VIRAL Synth 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mighty Synth Sampler at Free against VIRAL Synth 2's $7.99. VIRAL Synth 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (718 vs 38). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Mighty Synth Sampler is free to download; VIRAL Synth 2 costs $7.99 up front. Mighty Synth Sampler sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. VIRAL Synth 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Mighty Synth Sampler against 4.9 for VIRAL Synth 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VIRAL Synth 2 has 718 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Mighty Synth Sampler's written reviews are positive against 89% of VIRAL Synth 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mighty Synth Sampler versus VIRAL Synth 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMighty Synth SamplerVIRAL Synth 2
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.9 (38 ratings)4.9 (718 ratings)
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38718 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB321 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoby PixelAudioKit Pro

Customer experience

Mighty Synth Sampler

All ratings38 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative3.4%

VIRAL Synth 2

All ratings718 ratings
Positive99.3%
Neutral0.3%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.1%

Bugs and requests

Mighty Synth Sampler

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

VIRAL Synth 2

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Audio crashes every 3 presets

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mighty Synth Sampler

One-time3
  • Vintage Synth Sound Pack$4.99
  • Super Chiptune Sound Pack$4.99
  • Tape Drift Sound Pack$4.99
None

VIRAL Synth 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mighty Synth Sampler free?
Mighty Synth Sampler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VIRAL Synth 2 free?
VIRAL Synth 2 costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mighty Synth Sampler or VIRAL Synth 2?
Mighty Synth Sampler and VIRAL Synth 2 are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 38 and 718 ratings respectively.
Do Mighty Synth Sampler or VIRAL Synth 2 have ads?
Neither Mighty Synth Sampler nor VIRAL Synth 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mighty Synth Sampler or VIRAL Synth 2?
Mighty Synth Sampler ships an update every 2 weeks, and VIRAL Synth 2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mighty Synth Sampler was updated on September 21, 2026 and VIRAL Synth 2 on September 22, 2026.

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