# JAX SR vs GORILLA SYNTH

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | JAX SR | GORILLA SYNTH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jax-sr-reductor/id6480465350/reviews)** | [4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gorilla-synth/id6756503672/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 21 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jens Guell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195004865) | [Steffen Mølgaard Larsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860980002) |

## What reviewers say

### JAX SR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jax-sr-reductor/id6480465350)

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.

**Highlights:** Selective frequency range effect processing, Classic reduction effect, Direct MIDI control assignment, Universal build for Apple devices, AudioUnit (AUv3) format

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### GORILLA SYNTH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gorilla-synth/id6756503672)

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.

**Highlights:** Dual oscillators with sub and noise, Classic ladder filter, Dual ADSR envelopes, Duophonic mode with glide, LFO modulation, Touch-optimized controls, AUv3 instrument support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JAX SR free?

JAX SR costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GORILLA SYNTH free?

GORILLA SYNTH costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, JAX SR or GORILLA SYNTH?

JAX SR is rated higher. JAX SR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GORILLA SYNTH averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do JAX SR or GORILLA SYNTH have ads?

Neither JAX SR nor GORILLA SYNTH shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JAX SR or GORILLA SYNTH?

JAX SR ships an update every 6 weeks, and GORILLA SYNTH every 3 weeks. Most recently, JAX SR was updated on October 19, 2026 and GORILLA SYNTH on October 24, 2026.

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