# Surface Builder vs Dagger synth

The clearest difference is price: Dagger synth at $4.99 against Surface Builder's $14.99. Dagger synth also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Surface Builder costs $14.99 and Dagger synth $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dagger synth holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Surface Builder's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dagger synth's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surface Builder | Dagger synth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surface-builder/id6449735778/reviews) | **[4.9 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dagger-synth/id6451140338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 32 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 14.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [4Pockets.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/370131860) | [BeepStreet](https://appshunter.io/developer/321412321) |

## What reviewers say

### Surface Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surface-builder/id6449735778)

Create custom MIDI control surfaces for audio applications. Design interfaces with buttons, knobs, and faders to send and receive MIDI data, control audio clips, and customize appearance. Supports AUv3 plugins and standalone use.

**Highlights:** Customizable MIDI control surfaces, AUv3 plugin and standalone modes, Send/receive MIDI data (notes, controllers, pitch bend), Audio clip playback control, Multi-scene interface design, Drag and drop interface customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dagger synth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dagger-synth/id6451140338)

This app offers a powerful analog modeling paraphonic synthesizer with a raw, big sound. It features advanced circuit modeling and an intuitive interface, providing extensive sound design possibilities for musicians.

**Highlights:** Monophonic and paraphonic modes, 2 rich oscillators with wave shape morphing, Spice mode for component simulation, Multiple low pass filter models, Multi-mode modulator, ADSR envelope generator, Randomize and preset options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surface Builder free?

Surface Builder costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dagger synth free?

Dagger synth costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Surface Builder or Dagger synth?

Dagger synth is rated higher. Surface Builder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Dagger synth averages 4.9 from 43 ratings.

### Do Surface Builder or Dagger synth have ads?

Neither Surface Builder nor Dagger synth shows ads.

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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.*