Comparison

Jamcorder vs Super J8 Synth + AUv3

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

Head to head
About

Jamcorder

This app allows you to automatically record everything you play on your digital piano. It offers over 25,000 hours of storage, enabling you to create a personal archive of your musical journey. Turn everyday practice into visible progress and share your performances.

Highlights
  • Automatic play detection
  • Over 25,000 hours of storage
  • Effortless recording
  • Personal music archive
  • Shareable performances
  • Visible practice progress
Features
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Have you ever thought, “wow, I wish I recorded that”? Now, it is. Jamcorder is a tiny device you attach to your digital piano that quietly captures everything you play — effortlessly, for life. With automatic play detection and over 25,000 hours of included storage, that’s 3 non-stop years of music, it turns everyday practice into visible progress and a growing personal archive to revisit and share. Requires Jamcorder hardware. Sold separately.

About

Super J8 Synth + AUv3

This app offers a powerful analog synthesizer emulation, inspired by a legendary vintage instrument. It provides a vast array of sounds, from lush pads to deep basses, with advanced DSP and numerous modulation options. Explore over 700 presets and use it standalone or as an AUv3 plugin.

Highlights
  • Analog emulation sound engine
  • 700+ presets
  • True poly unison
  • Oscillator sync
  • Classic step sequencer
  • Dual arpeggiators
  • AUv3 plugin support
Features
Currently charting
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SUPER J8 (Inspired by Jupiter-8*) Next Level Analog Emulation SUPER J8 delivers lush pads, deep basses, classic keys, and vibrant leads that feel truly alive. Inspired by a LEGENDARY analog synthesizer. No Vibe Coding. No Generative AI! NO SAMPLES. PURE SYNTH POWER! NEW FEATURES: Oscillator Sync, Cross-Modulation, 2x Oversampling, True Per-Voice Poly Unison, PWM, Analog Voice Modeling, Analog Panning, and Single-Note Polyphony for epic pads and drones that never stop. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING: “I studied a lot of Jupiter-8s. I know how a Jupiter-8 sounds. This is it!” – App/VST Maker “Man I’m already sold after just 1 sound… That’s definitely the Jupiter sound.” – Audio Production (YouTube) “WOW! I'm at 5 minutes in and more than Blown Away” – Jay Zen DEVICE REQUIREMENTS: iPad: 2016 iPad Pro (A9X) or newer (Does not work on iPad Air 2) iPhone: 2018 iPhone XS (A12) or newer (Works on iPhone SE 2020) INSTANT INSPIRATION Explore 700+ hand made 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 "FANTASTIC!" – The GarageBand Guide “I like SUPER J8’s presets BETTER than both the Arturia Jup-8 and Cherry Audio Mercury-8” – Editor, All Things VST “SUPER J8 is a fun, easy-to-use app that everyone should own” – Field Tone Audio WATCH VIDEOS TO HEAR IT IN ACTION: audiokitpro.com/superj8 FEATURES • NEW Sound Engine with advanced DSP • 700+ presets included (more to come) • Presets Sync with iPhone, iPad, and Mac version • True Poly Unison with Unison Start Sync • J8-style Cross-Mod plus frequency tracker • 64 voices! Like a Jupiter-64?! Play 8 notes with 8-voice unison • Microtonality, World and Western Scales! • Accessibility and Voice Over throughout the app to make an enjoyable experience for blind and visually impaired musicians. • 2x oversampling for more analog-style lows and highs • Awesome Oscillator Sync • PWM engine modeled after vintage hardware behavior • Per-Voice Analog Panning • Single Note Polyphony for notes & unison stacks! • FX: Glorious Reverb based on Sean Costello’s code (Valhalla* Plug-ins), Analog Tape Delay, Crush, and more. • 3 LFOs with 60+ destinations; modulate almost anything (even other LFOs) • MIDI keyboard support plus MIDI Learn • Classic ARP & Vintage-style Step Sequencer • ENV-1 Polarity & 2 ADSR envelopes, just like classic hardware • Juno* style type I & II Chorus • Dual assignable Touch pads for real-time performance control • Jupiter-inspired filter with deep growl WORKS AS A PLUG-IN Use SUPER J8 as an AUv3 instrument in Logic for iPad, GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, and more. WORKS BY ITSELF • Built-in Record button: capture your synth and FX, then export a WAV file • Control it with a MIDI Keyboard, MIDI Learn to map your controls to the app No other apps required. LEARN MORE audiokitpro.com/superj8 * LEGAL NOTICES SUPER J8 is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roland Corporation. “Jupiter-8”, "Juno", and any other referenced trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and reference only. SUPER J8 is not an official emulation of any specific instrument. It is an original creation inspired by classic synthesizers, created to celebrate music creation and education. SUPER J8 is not affiliated or endorsed by Valhalla Plugins. We thank Sean Costello for his amazing and generous contributions to open-source code, making this app's beautiful Reverb possible.

Screenshots

Jamcorder4 screens
Super J8 Synth + AUv34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Jamcorder at Free against Super J8 Synth + AUv3's $8.99. Super J8 Synth + AUv3's advantage is chart position (#51 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Jamcorder is free to download; Super J8 Synth + AUv3 costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Jamcorder against 4.9 for Super J8 Synth + AUv3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 87 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Jamcorder's written reviews are positive against 96% of Super J8 Synth + AUv3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jamcorder ships an update every 2 days, Super J8 Synth + AUv3 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Jamcorder versus Super J8 Synth + AUv3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJamcorderSuper J8 Synth + AUv3
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating5.0 (67 ratings) — better4.9 (87 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better96.4% of reviews
Number of ratings6787 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#51 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJamcorderAudioKit Pro

Customer experience

Jamcorder

All ratings66 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Super J8 Synth + AUv3

All ratings87 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%

In-app purchases

None

Jamcorder

No in-app purchases

None

Super J8 Synth + AUv3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jamcorder free?
Jamcorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Super J8 Synth + AUv3 free?
Super J8 Synth + AUv3 costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jamcorder or Super J8 Synth + AUv3?
Jamcorder is rated higher. Jamcorder averages 5.0 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Super J8 Synth + AUv3 averages 4.9 from 87 ratings.
Do Jamcorder or Super J8 Synth + AUv3 have ads?
Neither Jamcorder nor Super J8 Synth + AUv3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jamcorder or Super J8 Synth + AUv3?
Jamcorder ships an update every 2 days, and Super J8 Synth + AUv3 every 4 days. Most recently, Jamcorder was updated on October 21, 2026 and Super J8 Synth + AUv3 on October 26, 2026.

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