Comparison

3D Synth vs Aro Metronome

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

Head to head
About

3D Synth

This app is a touch synthesizer that allows continuous pitch control for expressive playing. It offers various sound-shaping tools and effects, along with on-device recording capabilities for sharing and backup.

Highlights
  • Chromatic touch interface
  • Real-time responsive play
  • Multiple oscillator and FM instruments
  • ADSR envelope shaping
  • Reverb, delay, distortion, EQ effects
  • On-device audio recording
Features
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3DSynth! A chromatic touch synthesizer and on-device recorder. Chromatic by design - 3DSynth lets you play all notes and frequencies continuously—not locked to MIDI steps—so you control pitch directly with your finger like a real instrument! Real-time, responsive play - Low latency and immediate feedback keep your phrasing natural and expressive while you glide and shape the note in motion. Shape your sound - Choose different instruments (oscillator, FM, plucked), sculpt with ADSR and add effects like reverb, modulation, delay, distortion, and EQ! Record on device - Capture your takes directly to the app’s local recordings folder for sharing and backup. **Important** Deleting the app removes its local data, including recordings and settings. Export anything you want to keep before uninstalling or resetting the device. Enjoy and thanks for downloading!

About

Aro Metronome

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Aro Metronome is a clean, reliable metronome built for musicians who need precisstraightforwardicity. Whether you’re practicing solo or leading a group, Aro keeps time steady with a strightfoward interface. What sets Aro apart is the ability to connect multiple devices together and control a group of metronomes simultaneously. Start, stop, or change tempo from one device and keep everyone in sync. It’s perfect for ensembles, rehearsals, classrooms, and practice rooms where consistency matters. Designed to be straightforward and fast, Aro Metronome helps you focus on the music instead of the settings. Set it up in seconds and keep the whole room on the same beat.

Screenshots

3D Synth3 screens
Aro Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 3D Synth at 18.5 against Aro Metronome's 26.0. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
3D Synth versus Aro Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D SynthAro Metronome
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid NoyArchenemy LLC

In-app purchases

None

3D Synth

No in-app purchases

None

Aro Metronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D Synth free?
3D Synth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aro Metronome free?
Aro Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3D Synth or Aro Metronome have ads?
Neither 3D Synth nor Aro Metronome shows ads.

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