# Solderbox vs TV3

The clearest difference is price: TV3 at $6.99 against Solderbox's $12.99. Solderbox's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Solderbox costs $12.99 and TV3 $6.99 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 Solderbox against 4.9 for TV3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Solderbox's written reviews are positive against 83% of TV3's.

Solderbox ships an update every 6 weeks, TV3 every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solderbox | TV3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solderbox/id6502593345/reviews)** | [4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv3-acid-synth/id6740451858/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 8 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bram Bos](https://appshunter.io/developer/325340444) | [Imaginando Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/895445015) |

## What reviewers say

### Solderbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solderbox/id6502593345)

This app is a compact, semi-modular synthesizer designed for generative music creation. It offers a comprehensive set of modular functions, aiming for analog-like sound and behavior with unique digital effects and an 'Instability Engine' for organic fluctuations.

**Highlights:** Generative synthesis tools, Analog-like sound emulation, Instability Engine for organic fluctuations, Audio Unit (AUv3) compatibility, Built-in Pulsequencer melody generator, Multiple filter modes, Stackable patch cables

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TV3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv3-acid-synth/id6740451858)

Create iconic acid basslines with this powerful yet user-friendly synthesizer. Features dual oscillators, a resonant low-pass filter, versatile distortion, and a pattern generator for endless musical possibilities.

**Highlights:** Dual Oscillators (Square/Sawtooth), 24 dB/oct Low-Pass Filter, Envelope Controls, Versatile Distortion Modes, Quick Sound Randomization, Pattern Generator & Editor, MIDI Export

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solderbox free?

Solderbox costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TV3 free?

TV3 costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Solderbox or TV3?

Solderbox is rated higher. Solderbox averages 5.0 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while TV3 averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do Solderbox or TV3 have ads?

Neither Solderbox nor TV3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solderbox or TV3?

Solderbox ships an update every 6 weeks, and TV3 every 2 months. Most recently, Solderbox was updated on November 4, 2026 and TV3 on November 4, 2026.

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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.*