Comparison

KQ Audio Player vs PX1 FM Synth

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

Head to head
About

KQ Audio Player

A music player designed for practice and everyday listening. Offers advanced playback controls like speed and pitch adjustment, along with library management and custom settings for individual tracks. Supports various audio file formats.

Highlights
  • Music playback
  • Library folders
  • Playlist creation
  • Playback speed control
  • Pitch adjustment
  • Marker Function
  • A-B Repeat Between Markers
  • Equalizer function
Features
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KQ Audio Player is a simple yet feature-rich music player, designed to provide greater comfort in your music life. The app is also good for practice. You can change the playback rate and pitch. How about using this app as your everyday music player? Key Features - Music playback: Enjoy smooth and seamless playback of your favorite songs - Shake to change the playback speed. - Library folders: You can freely specify folders for song libraries. - Playlist creation: Easily create and manage your own playlists. - Per-device settings: Allow you to set the playback mode, delay, and volume offset for individual devices. When headphones are connected, its configured settings are applied automatically. - Playback speed control: Adjust the tempo of tracks as needed - Pitch adjustment (Available when not using the system default engine) - Marker Function: Set markers at any point in a track (Available when not using the system default engine) - A-B Repeat Between Markers (Available when not using the system default engine) - Equalizer function (Available when not using the system default engine) - Play Audio Files: Supports playback of .m4a, .mp3, .flac, .wav, .mid files (Available when not using the system default engine). - MIDI file playback (Available when not using the system default engine) - Single-track playback mode: Automatically stops after playing one song - Per-song custom settings: Save individual equalizer and playback speed settings (Globe/3-Sliders Icon) - The volume in this app is independent from the device's volume (Only when not using the system default engine) - Hi-res support: Up to 192kHz (Only when not using the system default engine) Settings: - Playback Rate - Pitch Adjustment* - Repeat Mode - Volume (Independent from Device Settings*) - Song Libraries* (Specify folders) - Equalizer* - Motion* - Reduce Stereo Width* - Time Interval between Songs* - Start Delay* - Sample Rate* - Ping before Playing* - Keep Audio Session Active* - Prevent Sleep - Skip Time - Sort Order - Show Wave View* - Use File Name as Title* - Detect Infinite Loop* (for MIDI files) - Use System Engine *Available when not using system engine. Important Notes - Using the system default engine allows playback of DRM-protected and online music, but some features will be restricted. By default, the system engine is disabled. - Changing the playback speed, changing the pitch, using the equalizer, or MIDI file playback will increase battery consumption. - Settings cannot be fully restored from backups, and exporting playlists to other devices is not supported. I recommend that you use the system music app's playlists. This app and its description contain automatically generated text. This app does not contain any songs.

About

PX1 FM Synth

Create rich, wide stereo sounds with a dual-engine FM synthesizer. Explore classic 1980s digital synth tones, from electric pianos to metallic bells, with extensive operator and envelope controls. It functions as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin for music production.

Highlights
  • Dual independent 6-operator FM engines
  • 32 classic FM algorithms
  • Per-operator envelopes and pan
  • Five macro knobs for sound shaping
  • Built-in reverb
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Random patch generator
Features
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PX1 is a dual-engine FM synthesizer inspired by the classic 6-operator digital synths of the 1980s. Each engine features six operators, 32 algorithms, and full envelope control — giving you everything from glassy electric pianos and punchy basses to evolving pads and metallic bells. What makes PX1 special is the dual-engine architecture. Two completely independent FM voices run side by side. Copy one engine to the other, make subtle changes, then use the Spread control to place them across the stereo field. The result is a lush, wide sound that a single FM engine simply cannot produce. FEATURES • Two independent 6-operator FM engines • 32 classic FM algorithms • Per-operator envelopes (4 rates + 4 levels) • Per-operator pan for detailed stereo placement • Five macro knobs — Brightness, Touch, Attack, Decay, Spread • Copy/Paste between engines for instant layering • Random patch generator exploring the classic FM sound palette • Built-in reverb (Size, Damp, Amount) • Mono, Legato, and Portamento modes • LFO with triangle, saw, square, and random waveforms • Pitch bend range and transpose controls • Key velocity sensitivity per operator • Keyboard rate scaling and level scaling • Operator Key Sync on/off for consistent or organic attacks AUv3 PLUGIN PX1 works as a standalone instrument and as an Audio Unit v3 plugin. Load it directly inside GarageBand, Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, or any AUv3-compatible host. Full parameter automation is supported — record knob movements in your DAW and play them back. DESIGNED FOR MUSICIANS The interface stays close to the original FM programming model that experienced synthesists know, while macro controls make it approachable for anyone. Turn one knob and shape the entire sound; dive into individual operators when you want surgical control. LISTEN TO EXAMPLES Hear PX1 in action — sound demos are available at: https://soundcloud.com/peter-sj-gren/sets/px1-demo Requires no in-app purchases. No subscriptions. No ads. No tracking.

Screenshots

KQ Audio Player3 screens
PX1 FM Synth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KQ Audio Player at $4.99 against PX1 FM Synth's $7.99. KQ Audio Player also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

KQ Audio Player costs $4.99 and PX1 FM Synth $7.99 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 KQ Audio Player against 5.0 for PX1 FM Synth. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KQ Audio Player ships an update weekly, PX1 FM Synth every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KQ Audio Player versus PX1 FM Synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKQ Audio PlayerPX1 FM Synth
Price$4.99 — better$7.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyouta KiraPeter Sjogren

Customer experience

KQ Audio Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PX1 FM Synth

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

KQ Audio Player

No in-app purchases

None

PX1 FM Synth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KQ Audio Player free?
KQ Audio Player costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PX1 FM Synth free?
PX1 FM Synth costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KQ Audio Player or PX1 FM Synth?
KQ Audio Player and PX1 FM Synth are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do KQ Audio Player or PX1 FM Synth have ads?
Neither KQ Audio Player nor PX1 FM Synth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KQ Audio Player or PX1 FM Synth?
KQ Audio Player ships an update weekly, and PX1 FM Synth every 2 weeks. Most recently, KQ Audio Player was updated on October 24, 2026 and PX1 FM Synth on October 25, 2026.

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