Comparison

NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 vs King Coop

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

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About

NERD Synth A2x + AUv3

This virtual analog synthesizer offers a powerful and intuitive sound design experience, inspired by classic hardware. Explore over 40 classic waveforms, a versatile arpeggiator, step sequencer, and lush effects to craft unique electronic music.

Highlights
  • Virtual Analog Synthesizer
  • 40+ Classic Waveforms
  • Arpeggiator
  • Step Sequencer
  • Lush Effects Suite
  • Four-voice Unison
  • AUv3 Plugin Support
Features
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Inspired by the classic sounds of the Nord Lead A1** This is not a Rompler. This is a SYNTH.  "I’m impressed. The sounds are FAT, the effects are LUSH, and the interface is a JOY to use."  – Audio News Room "This is not a clone, this is BEYOND the hardware, it's a completely new, fantastic beast" – Jade Starr, How to App "An excellent release...app captures the soul of the Nord Lead A1 Synthesizer"  – Synth Anatomy "An iOS-based homage to a virtual analogue classic!" – Music Radar / Keyboard Magazine Not imitation, it's Innovation! https://audiokitpro.com/redsynth With Nerd Synth, you’ll have access to all 40+ of the classic lead A1 waveforms! Plus, we gave it some RAW MODERN POWER. FULLY LOADED w/ 550+ presets by Analog Matthew, Electronisounds, DMT Cymatics, Moby Pixel, Red Sky Lullaby, and more NOTE: This is a synth, and contains no hardware preset samples. All presets are completely original. One low price includes Lifetime License and all Features Easy to use. Easy to get great tone! NERD SYNTH A2X: • 64-voice, Retro VA-Synth • Include all 40+ of the Nord A1 waveforms • Arpeggiator! Classic Hardware-style Arp, with extra features • Vintage-style Step Sequencer that can be routed to specific layers • A proper filter envelope ADSR! • NEW: 2x Oversampled Oscillators • 3 LFOs. Fun Routings. LFOs can modify other LFOs • Microtonality, World Scales and Western Scales! • TouchPads! 2 fun assignable pads, -= Create NORD-style SUPER SAWS =- ++ Four-voice Unison with the tap of a button ++ 3 different algorithms: Regular, HYPER, and BEAST! "Astoundingly great sounding and intuitive synth app!" – The GarageBand Guide Modeled sound: It's like a time-capsule. Imagine if there were iPads in 2003? Complete with that "cold" VA sound that ruled the dance floors and stages ADDITIONAL FEATURES: • FX: Glorious Reverb, Analog Tape Delay, Distortion, Flanger, Chorus, Crush, and more. • On board "Record" button, no external hardware required • Works with a MIDI Keyboard EXCLUSIVE TO THIS APP: • "SUPER FM" wild pitch drop controls! Modeled after digital VA-Synths, complete with vintage digital aliasing for old-school vibe! • Crazy aggressive RING MODULATION distortion – 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! NOTE: This is not a hardware clone, it's a completely new synth. If you're looking for a ROMpler like the "Stage" series, this app may not be for you. This is a SYNTH, not a rompler. All the presets here are new and original. Giving you fresh new sounds that are completely tweak-able This is not a 1:1 clone and will not load hardware presets. Please note that this app's sound is closer to the A1, which is a different sound from the NL1/NL2X. ** This app has no affiliation or endorsement by Clavia DMI AB. This app is not a clone of any their synths, including the Nord Lead and Nord Lead A1. While we were inspired by their wonderful and iconic work, this app is not trying to copy those synths. We created something completely new. It's a synth for synth nerds :) LEGAL STUFF: All product names and images, trademarks and artists names are the property of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with the creators of this app, including AudioKit, AudioKit Pro, LLC, and the other contributors. Any use of these names and images does not imply any cooperation or endorsement by Clavia Digital Musical Instruments. Nord Lead, Nord Lead 2X, Nord, and Nord Lead A1 are Clavia trademarks and properties. We appreciate their amazing work in creating such classic and inspiring instruments.

About

King Coop

Discover and connect with creators across music, video, and streaming. Explore profiles, follow updates, and find live streams. Collect creator cards and build your personal collection of supported artists.

Highlights
  • Creator discovery by content type
  • Live creator spotlight
  • Collectible creator cards
  • Centralized music and social links
  • Personalized creator profiles
  • Saved creators for easy access
Features
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King Coop is where creators, streamers, artists, and fans discover each other, share profiles, and build collectible Creator Card collections. DISCOVER CREATORS Explore creator profiles across music, video, live streaming, and more. See connected platforms, featured content, follower counts, and the latest available updates in one place. LIVE DIRECTORIES Find eligible creators connected to Twitch and TikTok. Published, moderation-approved creator profiles appear automatically in their supported directories. CREATOR CARDS & XP Collect Creator Cards, build your collection, check in, and earn XP through eligible in-app activity. Share creator profiles with trackable links and invite new members to the community. VIDEO SPOTLIGHTS Eligible creators can preview a YouTube or TikTok video and submit it for a seven-day Home and Discover placement using earned XP or one promo credit. Promotions have a 1,000 organic-view target; results vary and views are not guaranteed. MUSIC & SOCIALS Creators can bring their music, connected platforms, links, featured content, and updates together on one public profile. FOLLOW & SAVE Follow creators you enjoy, view follower and following lists, collect their cards, and return to saved creators quickly. CREATE & GROW Creators can publish a profile, connect supported platforms, share their page, track XP, reach fans, and use growth tools from one clear hub. King Coop is built around discovery, community, and transparent creator promotion.

Screenshots

NERD Synth A2x + AUv34 screens
King Coop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: King Coop at Free against NERD Synth A2x + AUv3's $5.99. King Coop also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). NERD Synth A2x + AUv3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). On rating 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

King Coop is free to download; NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 costs $5.99 up front. King Coop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 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 NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 against 5.0 for King Coop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 ships an update fortnightly, King Coop every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 versus King Coop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNERD Synth A2x + AUv3King Coop
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size242 MB10 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAudioKit ProRhojae Cooper

Customer experience

NERD Synth A2x + AUv3

All ratings1,342 ratings
Positive99.1%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive89.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative3.7%

King Coop

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

NERD Synth A2x + AUv3

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Doesn't fit properly in Logic Pro for iPad
  • Keyboard keys get stuck when using a controller

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Improved Logic Pro integration
  • Ability to change color scheme

King Coop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NERD Synth A2x + AUv3

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

King Coop

One-time1
  • Creator Promo Boost$14.99

Questions

Is NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 free?
NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is King Coop free?
King Coop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 or King Coop?
King Coop is rated higher. NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while King Coop averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 or King Coop have ads?
Neither NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 nor King Coop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 or King Coop?
NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 ships an update fortnightly, and King Coop every 3 days. Most recently, NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 was updated on November 8, 2026 and King Coop on November 6, 2026.

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