Comparison

SUBscription Synth vs Dagger synth

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

Head to head
About

SUBscription Synth

This app transforms user-entered text into unique monophonic sub-synth waveshapes. It offers a text-to-synthesis engine, drive and dirt effects, a low-pass filter, and extensive modulation options for creating powerful bass sounds.

Highlights
  • Text-to-synthesis engine
  • Monophonic sub-synth
  • Drive and dirt effects
  • 12dB/oct low-pass filter
  • 2 envelopes, 2 LFOs, 4 expression controls
  • AUv3 plugin and standalone operation
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To celebrate international joke day 2023, we decided to take a big step with our first synthesizer plugin; SUBscription. While based on a tongue-in-cheek pun about the current state and direction of the music tech industry, we actually ended up with a surprisingly excellent plugin that takes user-generated phrases (subscription codes) and converts them into unique waveshapes in a monophonic sub-synth. - Create powerful, characterful bass sounds - Unique and exceptionally high IQ text synthesis technique ^TM - Reasonable subscription models - Unequivocally superior, requires no review. SUBscription Upon entering a subscription code into our brand new text-to-synthesis engine, you are entering a world of sonic enrichment and fame, but you may have to make a deal with the devil. Text Synthesis Create characterful wave shapes using our experimental new text-to-synthesis technique. We have prepared every possible character combination (subscription code) because you’re weak and predictable. Drive & Dirt Boost the ever loving **** out of the synth with some crispy drive. Use the Dirt knob’s Rate modulation to thicken and filth up your tracks with noisy textures. Filter Carve your frequencies out with the 12dB/oct low-pass ladder filter. Much like the filter, we too will be filtering out any bug reports, requests or errors - our time is far more important. Modulation Add movement to your sounds with 2 envelopes, 2 LFO’s & 4 expression controls which are assignable to nearly every parameter. Unlike the fluid nature of modulation, we stand firm with our decisions - you just wouldn’t get it. Product Aftercare If you need support via email you’ll have to deal with harshly worded, incredibly frustrated developers and please note that all critical feedback of any nature will be met with serious scolding. SUBscription is designed as an AUv3 plugin, meaning it works within iOS and iPadOS hosts such as Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cubasis 3, AUM and Beatmaker 3. SUBscription also works as a standalone instrument.

About

Dagger synth

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
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Dagger is a compact and powerful analog modeling paraphonic synth with a big, raw analog sound. Thanks to advanced analog circuit modelling engine and meticulous attention to details, Dagger rivals the sound of the best desktop-class synthesizers. Dagger's user interface is simple, fast and intuitive, but it's possibilites will surprise you. You cannot get more for the money. Features • Monophonic and paraphonic mode (4 oscillator sections) • 2 rich oscillators with wave shape morphing and hard-sync • "Spice" mode to simulate faulty components • "Japanese style" naughty 12db high pass filter • 4 low pass filter models: Steiner parker, 2x transistor ladder and 1 diode ladder. (8x oversampled) • Amplifier with warm diode clipper • Multi-mode modulator (LFO, Decay envelope, VCO) • ADSR envelope generator • Modulation targets: oscillator waveform, pitch, phase, amplifier, filter cutoff Hit randomize button or use one of 60 built-in presets. User manual and audio demos available on www.beepstreet.com

Screenshots

SUBscription Synth2 screens
Dagger synth2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dagger synth at 4.9 against SUBscription Synth's 4.6. Dagger synth also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). SUBscription Synth's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.4). On ratings volume, 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

SUBscription Synth costs $2.99 and Dagger synth $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dagger synth holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of SUBscription Synth's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dagger synth's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SUBscription Synth versus Dagger synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSUBscription SynthDagger synth
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.6 (42 ratings)4.9 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4243 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.4
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaelum AudioBeepStreet

Customer experience

SUBscription Synth

All ratings42 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Dagger synth

All ratings43 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SUBscription Synth

No in-app purchases

None

Dagger synth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SUBscription Synth free?
SUBscription Synth costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dagger synth free?
Dagger synth costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SUBscription Synth or Dagger synth?
Dagger synth is rated higher. SUBscription Synth averages 4.6 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Dagger synth averages 4.9 from 43 ratings.
Do SUBscription Synth or Dagger synth have ads?
Neither SUBscription Synth nor Dagger synth shows ads.

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