Comparison

Dagger synth vs MODALapp 2025

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

Head to head
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

About

MODALapp 2025

This application provides musicians and producers with a comprehensive tool to design sounds, edit parameters, and manage patches for compatible hardware synthesizers. It also facilitates firmware updates for your devices.

Highlights
  • Full-featured sound editor
  • Precise effects editing
  • Modulation matrix control
  • Sequencer and Arp programming
  • Easy sound management and patch ordering
  • General settings control
  • Firmware updates
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MODALapp delivers an immersive programming experience for musicians, sound designers and producers. Built around a straightforward interface, MODALapp represents all sound forming and performance parameters. MODALapp also allows you to update your hardware with the latest firmware version easily. MODALapp is compatible with the following MODAL hardware: CRAFTsynth CRAFTrhythm CRAFTsynth 2.0 SKULPTsynthesiser Skulpt SE ARGON8 series COBALT8 series COBALT5S CARBON8 series Full-featured Sound Editor • Easy Access to all Oscillators, Morphing Filters, Envelopes and LFOs to design your signature sound • Edit precisely the Effects section to add character and expressive ambiences • Use the modulation matrix to control sound parameters automatically Sequencer and Arp • Spice up your sounds with Sequence and Arp pattern, easily programmable via the dedicated App section • Add sound variates by modulating synth parameters via the four Sequencer Animation lanes Easy Sound Management • Copy and paste synth sounds and create patch orders according to your setlist • Upload new patches into your MODAL device Control the General Settings • Control all general settings of your MODAL hardware, incl. external sync sources, display settings, volume settings, and (when applicable) keyboard and external pedal settings Keep your MODAL hardware up to date • Update the latest firmware directly into your MODAL device

Screenshots

Dagger synth2 screens
MODALapp 20254 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dagger synth at 100% against MODALapp 2025's 0%. Dagger synth also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (43 vs 3). MODALapp 2025's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

MODALapp 2025 is free to download; Dagger synth costs $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 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dagger synth has 43 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Dagger synth's written reviews are positive against 0% of MODALapp 2025's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dagger synth versus MODALapp 2025: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDagger synthMODALapp 2025
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (43 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings43 — better3
Update frequency—Every 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeepStreetAlltronics Tech MFTG LIMITED

Customer experience

Dagger synth

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

MODALapp 2025

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dagger synth

No in-app purchases

None

MODALapp 2025

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dagger synth free?
Dagger synth costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MODALapp 2025 free?
MODALapp 2025 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dagger synth or MODALapp 2025?
Dagger synth is rated higher. Dagger synth averages 4.9 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while MODALapp 2025 averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Dagger synth or MODALapp 2025 have ads?
Neither Dagger synth nor MODALapp 2025 shows ads.

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