Comparison

Annoydio vs Synthesizer Sim

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

Head to head
About

Annoydio

Create and manipulate custom sounds using your device's microphone or iTunes file sharing. Assign sounds to pads, alter their frequency, play them in reverse, and add effects. Connect MIDI keyboards for interactive performance.

Highlights
  • Assign and play sounds on a grid of pads
  • Create custom sounds with device microphone
  • Import custom sounds via iTunes file sharing
  • Manipulate sound parameters (frequency, reverse, loop)
  • Apply audio effects (distortion, delay)
  • Connect MIDI keyboards for polyphonic playback
  • Supports Inter-App Audio as sound module/MIDI device
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Annoydio has a grid of pads which you can assign, manipulate, and play sounds. There are several built in sounds you can assign to any of the pads. In the Library you can create your own custom sounds using your device's microphone. You can also add custom sounds through iTunes file sharing. You can manipulate the sounds by changing the frequency, playing in reverse, looping, adding effects such as distortion and delay. You can also change parameters such as attack, decay, sustain, and release. You can connect a MIDI keyboard and play the current sound with full polyphony. On the iPad version there is a popup keyboard. Annoydio also supports Inter-App Audio as a sound module and MIDI device. You can use Annoydio as an instrument to add beats or effects to songs in apps like Garage Band. Short demonstration video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzuQhLxMxeM

About

Synthesizer Sim

Transform your device into a versatile synthesizer with extensive sound-shaping capabilities. Explore a wide range of waveforms, envelopes, and effects. Record and share your musical creations as WAV files.

Highlights
  • Multiple oscillators and waveforms
  • Extensive envelope and LFO modulation
  • Built-in distortion, EQ, chorus, delay, reverb
  • Responsive keyboard with MIDI support
  • Poly, mono, and legato voice modes
  • Customizable scales and tunings
  • Performance recording and WAV export
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into an expressive synthesizer. Shape original sounds, play with touch or an external MIDI controller, and capture performances for later playback or WAV sharing. SYNTHESIZE YOUR SOUND • Three oscillators plus a sub oscillator • Six waveforms, unison, detune, mixer and stereo pan controls • Amp and filter envelopes with low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and notch modes • Distortion, EQ, chorus, delay and reverb • Two LFOs for pitch, amplitude and filter modulation PLAY AND CONTROL • Responsive keyboard with velocity, sustain, pitch bend and transpose • Poly, mono and legato voice modes with glide • USB, Bluetooth and network MIDI input • MIDI note, velocity, pitch bend and common controller support PRESETS AND TUNING • 96 factory presets for pads, leads, basses and more • Save your own User presets • Western, world and makam scales • Adjustable root, A4 reference and per-note cent offsets • Save custom User tunings RECORD AND SHARE • Record synth performances without microphone access • Replay saved performances with their sound and tuning settings • Export and share recordings as WAV files FREE AND PREMIUM The free version includes 10 factory presets, up to three User presets and tunings, one saved performance, and optional rewarded access to additional sounds. It may display ads. Premium removes ads and unlocks all 96 factory presets, unlimited User presets and tunings, and unlimited saved performances. Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Purchases are managed through your App Store account and can be restored in the app. Terms of Use: https://alyakastudio.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://alyakastudio.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Annoydio4 screens
Synthesizer Sim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Synthesizer Sim at Free against Annoydio's $4.99. Synthesizer Sim also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (16 vs 5). Annoydio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Synthesizer Sim is free to download; Annoydio costs $4.99 up front. Synthesizer Sim sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Annoydio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Synthesizer Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 16 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Annoydio ships an update every 10 days, Synthesizer Sim every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Annoydio versus Synthesizer Sim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnnoydioSynthesizer Sim
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.8 (5 ratings)4.3 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings516 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony KitowiczAlper Kahriman

Customer experience

Annoydio

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

Synthesizer Sim

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Annoydio

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Synthesizer Sim

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is Annoydio free?
Annoydio costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Synthesizer Sim free?
Synthesizer Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Annoydio or Synthesizer Sim?
Synthesizer Sim is rated higher. Annoydio averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Synthesizer Sim averages 4.3 from 16 ratings.
Do Annoydio or Synthesizer Sim have ads?
Synthesizer Sim shows ads; Annoydio does not.
Which is updated more often, Annoydio or Synthesizer Sim?
Annoydio ships an update every 10 days, and Synthesizer Sim every 2 months. Most recently, Annoydio was updated on November 1, 2026 and Synthesizer Sim on November 4, 2026.

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