# FAC Smash vs Learn Synths

The clearest difference is price: Learn Synths at Free against FAC Smash's $9.99. Learn Synths also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). FAC Smash's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Learn Synths is free to download; FAC Smash costs $9.99 up front. FAC Smash sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Learn Synths sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Learn Synths holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FAC Smash | Learn Synths |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fac-smash/id6480281404/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-synths-synthesis-course/id6813835723/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frederic Corvest](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230164765) | [PDS Technology LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785017696) |

## What reviewers say

### FAC Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fac-smash/id6480281404)

This app offers powerful sound shaping with extreme compression and unique features to refine audio. It provides multi-band processing, a creative noise gate, and parallel compression with a visual waveform display for effortless adjustments.

**Highlights:** Extreme compression with analog nuances, Unique 'flatten' feature for dynamics, Multi-band processing with steep filter slopes, Creative noise gate, Parallel compression and brickwall limiter, Waveform display, Portrait and landscape views

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $14.99 | one-time |


### Learn Synths

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-synths-synthesis-course/id6813835723)

Explore the world of sound synthesis with interactive lessons and practical exercises. Learn subtractive, FM, wavetable, and more through a hands-on approach. Unlock the full course and instruments with a single purchase.

**Highlights:** Interactive synthesis lessons, 49 lessons across nine tracks, Virtual synth, drum machine, and sampler, AUv3 plug-ins for music hosts, MIDI controller support, Genre studies and sound design challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Course | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FAC Smash free?

FAC Smash costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Learn Synths free?

Learn Synths is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FAC Smash or Learn Synths?

Learn Synths is rated higher. FAC Smash averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Learn Synths averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do FAC Smash or Learn Synths have ads?

Neither FAC Smash nor Learn Synths 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.*