JAX SR vs GORILLA SYNTH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JAX SR
This audio effect app allows users to select specific frequency ranges for processing. It offers a classic reduction effect with direct MIDI control for parameters. Compatible with a wide range of Apple devices, it's designed for musicians and audio engineers.
- Selective frequency range effect processing
- Classic reduction effect
- Direct MIDI control assignment
- Universal build for Apple devices
- AudioUnit (AUv3) format
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The JAX SR Series are AudioUnits (AUv3), which allow to select a frequency range for effect processing. This one provides a classic reduction effect with direct MIDI control assignment to the parameters. The manual ( https://audio.digitster.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JAX-SR-Reductor.pdf ) and more information can be found on the product website at: https://audio.digitster.com/ This build is truly 'universal', meaning, the audio unit is available for: - MacOS (Apple Silicon) - iOS (all actual iPhones) - iPadOS (all actual iPads) - visionOS (Apple Vision Devices) Note: We do no longer focus on Intel compatibility, because Apple's Intel support is marked deprecated for the near future. Requirements: MacOS 10.15++ iOS 14.0++
GORILLA SYNTH
This app offers a punchy, analog-style subtractive synthesizer for iOS, designed for fast sound design and expressive musical performance. It provides studio-quality sound with a clean interface, ideal for sketching ideas, producing tracks, or live playing.
- Dual oscillators with sub and noise
- Classic ladder filter
- Dual ADSR envelopes
- Duophonic mode with glide
- LFO modulation
- Touch-optimized controls
- AUv3 instrument support
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GORILLA - Analog-Style Subtractive Synth GORILLA is a focused, punchy analog-style subtractive synthesizer designed for fast sound design and expressive play on iOS. Built for musicians, producers, and sound designers, Gorilla delivers studio-quality sound in a clean, performance-ready interface — whether you’re sketching ideas, producing tracks, or playing live. Key Features: - Dual oscillators with sub and noise - Classic ladder filter - Dual ADSR envelopes (Filter + Amp) - Duophonic mode with glide - LFO for pitch, filter, and PWM modulation - Touch-optimized performance controls - Built-in spectrum / EQ visualizer - AUv3 instrument support - CoreMIDI & Bluetooth MIDI - Designed for iPhone and iPad Gorilla is intentionally focused — no clutter, no distractions. Just fast access to powerful sound shaping and expressive control. Designed for mobility. Built for creation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: GORILLA SYNTH at 22 against JAX SR's 1. GORILLA SYNTH also leads on price ($4.99 vs $6.99). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
JAX SR costs $6.99 and GORILLA SYNTH $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for JAX SR against 4.9 for GORILLA SYNTH. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GORILLA SYNTH has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
JAX SR ships an update every 6 weeks, GORILLA SYNTH every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JAX SR | GORILLA SYNTH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jens Guell | Steffen Mølgaard Larsen |
Customer experience
JAX SR
GORILLA SYNTH
In-app purchases
JAX SR
No in-app purchases
GORILLA SYNTH
No in-app purchases
