Annoydio vs JP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
JP
This application emulates a legendary analog polyphonic synthesizer, offering 8 distinct analog synth voices. Users can sculpt sounds with authentic VCF and ADSR controls, utilize an arpeggiator, and split the keyboard for dual-sound performance. Built-in effects and pitch lever allow for expressive sound design on the go.
- 8 Analog Synth Voices
- Authentic VCF Control
- ADSR Envelope
- Arpeggiator with 5 Patterns
- Split and Solo Modes
- Reverb & Chorus Effects
- Pitch Lever
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An iPhone app that recreates the legendary analog polyphonic synthesizer. [Key Features] 8 Analog Synth Voices: JP-Brass / JP-Strings / JP-Warm Pad / JP-Choir / JP-Saw Lead / JP-Square / JP-Bass / JP-Bell Authentic VCF Control: Manipulate Cutoff, Resonance, and ENV in real time. Shape your sound freely by sweeping the filter. ADSR Envelope: Intuitively control Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release via sliders. Arpeggiator: 5 patterns (Up, Down, U&D, As Play, Random) with adjustable BPM and octave range. Split Mode: Split the keyboard into two zones to play two different sounds simultaneously. Solo Mode: Monophonic operation tailored for searing lead lines and solo play. Reverb & Chorus: Add depth and space to your sound with built-in spatial effects. Pitch Lever: Perform expressively with real-time pitch bends. LFO / VCO Control: Create rich, evolving textures with modulation. [Recommended For] Fans of iconic '80s synth sounds. Music producers and DTM creators. Anyone looking to enjoy synthesis on the go. Those who love the signature "JP voice" sound. *This app contains ads. *Using headphones or external speakers is highly recommended for the best sound experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: JP at Free against Annoydio's $4.99. Annoydio's advantage is rating (2.8 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
JP is free to download; Annoydio costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Annoydio holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Annoydio has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Annoydio's written reviews are positive against 0% of JP's.
Annoydio ships an update every 10 days, JP every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Annoydio | JP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.8 (5 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony Kitowicz | Kouki Yoshimoto |
Customer experience
Annoydio
JP
In-app purchases
Annoydio
No in-app purchases
JP
No in-app purchases
