Comparison

Wavepaths Player vs AudioKit Synth One J6

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

Head to head
About

Wavepaths Player

This music player generates unique, real-time musical experiences for therapeutic purposes. It allows for dynamic adjustments to instrumentation, intensity, and emotionality, supporting person-centered care and improved therapy outcomes.

Highlights
  • Generates unique music experiences
  • Real-time parameter adjustment
  • Therapeutic templates
  • Person-centered care model
  • Improves therapy outcomes
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A complementary music player to the Wavepaths platform, designed for therapeutic work. Unlike playlists, Wavepaths generates the music experience in-the-moment by mixing unique phrases, tones and compositions. This allows for each session to be unique and for certain parameters of the music to be easily and smoothly changed in real time to support the dynamic nature of music-assisted therapeutic work, such as instrumentation, intensity and emotionality. Set-and-forget using one of many Therapeutic Templates, or play an active role in guiding and manoeuvring the music experience according to the evolving needs of a session. Wavepaths actualises a person-centred model of care, to improve the patient experience and therapy outcomes.

About

AudioKit Synth One J6

This app offers a professional-quality virtual analog synthesizer inspired by classic hardware. It provides a vast library of presets, real-time effects control, and a user-friendly interface for both beginners and experienced musicians. It can be used as a standalone instrument or as an AUv3 plugin.

Highlights
  • 400+ Presets
  • Dual Assignable Touch Pads
  • Real-time FX Control
  • 3 LFOs with extensive modulation
  • MIDI Keyboard and MIDI Learn support
  • Classic Step Sequencer
  • AUv3 Plugin support
Features
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SYNTH ONE J6 (Inspired by Juno-6 & Jupiter series*) Trusted by over 250,000 iPhone & iPad musicians, Synth One J6 is now on Mac too! Pro Quality. Actually Cool. And Yes, Totally Free. Synth One J6 delivers lush pads, deep basses, classic keys, and vibrant leads that feel truly alive. No ads. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases (unless you want to leave a tip). CREATED BY VOLUNTEERS Musicians, Educators, and Sound Designers over 4 years. Synth One J6 is used in Schools and Higher Education institutions across the world. Just pure, expressive sound designed for creators of every level. EASY TO USE The interface is intuitive and welcoming. Each function has a dedicated slider or knob. Simple for beginners and deep enough for pros. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT? Major accessibility improvements and Voice Over have been added throughout the app to make Synth One J6 a much more enjoyable instrument for blind and visually impaired musicians. LEARN THE EXCITING STORY: audiokitpro.com/synthonej6 Inspired by legendary synths like the Juno, Jupiter, and DeepMind series. It's not a clone. It's a new classic: built from the ground up with a custom, non-vibe coded sound engine. You’ll hear the warmth, the punch, the vibe. INSTANT INSPIRATION With over 400+ presets, a classic step sequencer, dual arpeggiators, analog-style filters, tape delay, reverb, chorus, 3 LFOs, and real-time FX control, your creativity will never hit a wall. FEATURES: ∙ 400+ Presets and Features Included, ∙ Pro Version Included, Nothing to Buy! ∙ Microtonality and World Scales ∙ Accessibility and Voice over for the Blind and Hearing Impaired ∙ Lush, Expressive Vintage Synthesizer Sound ∙ FX: Glorious Reverb, Analog Tape Delay, Chorus, Crush, and more. ∙ 3 LFOs, over 60+ possible destinations, almost everything can be modulated! LFOs can even modify other LFOs ∙ Control it with a MIDI Keyboard, MIDI Learn to map your controls to the app ∙ Classic Arpeggiator & Vintage-style Step Sequencer, with extra features ∙ Dual Assignable Touch Pads, manipulate FX in real time! ∙ Preset Sync between iPhone, iPad & Mac! Create a sound on one device and continue working with it on another. ∙ Created by volunteers to support music education and access for all PLUGIN ON iOS and MAC: ∙ iOS: Works as a Plug-in Instrument in GarageBand and Logic for iPad, AUM, Cubasis, and MORE! ∙ Mac: Tested in Ableton, GarageBand, Logic, and more! WORKS BY ITSELF ∙ “RECORD” button: Easily record your synth and sound fx, then export wav fileNo other apps needed! PERFECT FOR CLASSROOMS AND... STUDIOS Synth One J6 was built for musicians of all levels, with an interface that is intuitive for beginners and deep enough for pros. Especially great for schools and students who may not have access to paid apps. BUILT BY MUSICIANS, SHARED WITH THE WORLD MADE FOR MUSIC. MADE FOR EVERYONE. Music should be for everyone. That is why Synth One J6 is truly free. No fees. Please help us share it. Tell a teacher. Tell a student. Tell anyone who’s dreamed of experiencing a vintage synthesizer but lacked the opportunity. Because music belongs to everyone. * LEGAL NOTICES This app has no affiliation or endorsement from Roland Corporation. It is not a clone of the Juno-6, Juno-60, Juno-106, Jupiter-8, or any other synthesizer. 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. This project is free and was created solely to promote music creation and education. We sincerely respect the incredible work of Roland and other manufacturers in shaping music history.

Screenshots

Wavepaths Player1 screens
AudioKit Synth One J64 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wavepaths Player at none against AudioKit Synth One J6's 5. Wavepaths Player also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). AudioKit Synth One J6's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 1). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. AudioKit Synth One J6 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Wavepaths Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Wavepaths Player against 4.9 for AudioKit Synth One J6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioKit Synth One J6 has 2.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wavepaths Player ships an update fortnightly, AudioKit Synth One J6 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wavepaths Player versus AudioKit Synth One J6: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWavepaths PlayerAudioKit Synth One J6
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (2.4K ratings)
Positive reviews—93.8% of reviews
Number of ratings12.4K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWavepaths Ltd.AudioKit Pro

Customer experience

Wavepaths Player

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

AudioKit Synth One J6

All ratings2,417 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.4%

In-app purchases

None

Wavepaths Player

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

AudioKit Synth One J6

One-time5
  • Thanks, Awesome Supporter!$2.99
  • Thanks, Awesome Supporter!$4.99
  • Thanks, Awesome Supporter!$9.99
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  • Thanks, Awesome Supporter!$14.99
  • Thanks, Awesome Supporter!$19.99

Questions

Is Wavepaths Player free?
Wavepaths Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AudioKit Synth One J6 free?
AudioKit Synth One J6 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wavepaths Player or AudioKit Synth One J6?
Wavepaths Player is rated higher. Wavepaths Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AudioKit Synth One J6 averages 4.9 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Wavepaths Player or AudioKit Synth One J6 have ads?
Neither Wavepaths Player nor AudioKit Synth One J6 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wavepaths Player or AudioKit Synth One J6?
Wavepaths Player ships an update fortnightly, and AudioKit Synth One J6 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wavepaths Player was updated on September 27, 2026 and AudioKit Synth One J6 on October 2, 2026.

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