Comparison

LH Rubbing vs Zeeon synth

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

Head to head
About

LH Rubbing

This virtual analog synthesizer app for iPad offers a rich, analog sound. It features multiple oscillators, filters, and LFOs for extensive sound shaping. Control pitch, cutoff, and resonance with an ADSR envelope and add vibrato with keyboard interaction.

Highlights
  • Polyphony synthesizer
  • Three wave oscillators
  • One noise oscillator
  • Two LFOs
  • Three type embedded filter
  • ADSR envelope generator
  • Keyboard vibrato control
Features
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LH Rubbing is a polyphony synthesizer app for iPad running on iOS 9.3 or later. It sounds very analog. There are three wave oscillators, one noise oscillator, two LFOs and one three type embedded filter (low-pass, hi-pass and bandpass). Each wave oscillator can generate three kinds of waveform which are triangle, square and saw wave. LFO can be attached to different modul for different modulation or control such as OSC Pitch, PW, Filter Cutoff Frequency, Filter Resonance and OSC Output Mixing. The frequency and amplitude of the 1st LFO can be modified by the 2nd LFO. Pitch, Filter Cutoff Frequency and Resonance can be controlled by the ADSR envelope generator. The Keyboard Rubbing brings up vibrato while control the vibrato rate and depth.

About

Zeeon synth

This app is a virtual analog synthesizer that recreates the sound and feel of classic hardware. It features a detailed circuit-modeling engine, powerful modulation, and multiple filter models for rich, organic soundscapes. Explore a vast array of presets and expand your sonic palette with additional sound banks.

Highlights
  • Circuit-modeling engine
  • Powerful modulation matrix
  • Dual oscillators with variable waveforms
  • Multiple filter models
  • Built-in effects unit
  • Audio Unit v3 support
  • Polyphonic step sequencer
Features
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Zeeon is a virtual-analog synthesizer built on a deeply detailed circuit-modeling engine. We’ve studied classic and modern analog synths to uncover what gives them their unmistakable character and recreated that essence with precision. The result is a unique instrument that delivers the warmth, movement, and organic depth of true hardware. While many emulations sound flat, Zeeon breathes. Every note is alive, with tight lows and shimmering highs. All audio and modulation are processed at 176 kHz (4× oversampling) for uncompromised quality across the entire spectrum. “Desktop-class sound engine … fidelity of this analog emulation goes beyond everything else on iOS.” – App Store review Features • Audio Unit v3 and standalone application with a simple polyphonic step sequencer • Powerful modulation matrix offering self-modulation and cross-layer modulation, 8 modulation slots, 17 signal sources and 41 targets available, both from modulation modules and audio signal path. This takes Zeeon into semi-modular territory. Imagine oscillator waveform, panning, filter cutoff, resonance or LP-HP mode modulated by oscillators or another layer! • 2 oscillators with continuously variable waveforms, hard-sync and sub-oscillator. Carefully simulated analog drift and PSU influence. • Filter: 3 models available: Transistor ladder low pass, OTA cascade low pass and State Variable Filter with continuously variable LP-HP + BP mode. • 2 low frequency oscillators and envelope generators per voice. • Overdrive: diode clipper, transistor saturation, wave folder, pre and post filter. • Up to 2 layers per voice. Layers can modulate each other. • Effects unit: Circuit modelled BBD chorus, bass booster, zero-delay Phaser, Stereo delay and Reverb. • 280 presets and Tutorials bank. 3 additional banks available as IAPs. Full manual and audio demos available at the BeepStreet website.

Screenshots

Zeeon synth3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LH Rubbing at Free against Zeeon synth's $14.99. LH Rubbing also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.6). Zeeon synth's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 26 months). On review sentiment and ads 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

LH Rubbing is free to download; Zeeon synth costs $14.99 up front. Zeeon synth sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. LH Rubbing asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zeeon synth holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zeeon synth has 209 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 77% and 76% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LH Rubbing ships an update every 26 months, Zeeon synth every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
LH Rubbing versus Zeeon synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLH RubbingZeeon synth
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating4.2 (19 ratings)4.8 (209 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better76.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19209 — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer昊 刘BeepStreet

Customer experience

LH Rubbing

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

Zeeon synth

All ratings209 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral7.2%
Negative16.8%

Bugs and requests

LH Rubbing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Zeeon synth

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Preset settings not retained after app restart
  • Synth reverts to default settings when reopening Logic Pro project
  • Crashes and freezes on certain iOS 14+ devices
  • Inability to access in-app purchases from within the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add MIDI learn functionality
  • Implement a more robust preset management system
  • Include a built-in sequencer with save/load capabilities
  • Improve UI scaling and layout for larger iPad screens
  • Provide better integration with inter-app audio and Audiobus

In-app purchases

None

LH Rubbing

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Zeeon synth

One-time3
  • OI - Exploration Vol. 1$3.99
  • BB Z-Space$4.99
  • BB Synthwave$4.99

Questions

Is LH Rubbing free?
LH Rubbing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zeeon synth free?
Zeeon synth costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LH Rubbing or Zeeon synth?
Zeeon synth is rated higher. LH Rubbing averages 4.2 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Zeeon synth averages 4.8 from 209 ratings.
Do LH Rubbing or Zeeon synth have ads?
Neither LH Rubbing nor Zeeon synth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LH Rubbing or Zeeon synth?
LH Rubbing ships an update every 26 months, and Zeeon synth every 2 months. Most recently, LH Rubbing was updated on November 1, 2026 and Zeeon synth on November 6, 2026.

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