Comparison

3D Synth vs Stylloop

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

Stylloop

This app brings the iconic pocket synthesizer to your devices, offering authentic retro sound models and built-in drum loops. Learn songs with guided tutorials and record your performances to share instantly. No experience is needed to create music with pure analog sound.

Highlights
  • 4 authentic retro synth models
  • Built-in drum machine with loops
  • Guided song tutorials
  • Real-time synthesis, no samples
  • Record, save, and share performances
  • Pitch wheel and vibrato control
Features
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The Stylophone — the iconic pocket synth famously played by David Bowie — is now on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Play 4 authentic retro synthesizer models, jam with built-in drum loops, and learn real songs with guided tutorials. No experience needed. Pure analog sound, zero samples. 4 AUTHENTIC RETRO SYNTH MODELS Every note generated live — real-time synthesis, no shortcuts: · Original — Classic 50% square wave, true to the vintage S-1 · S-1 — Tight 25% pulse wave with a punchy, modern tone · GEN·X — Square wave + sub-oscillator with analog-style delay · BOWIE — Signature vibrato LFO, Bowie's sound in your pocket LEARN SONGS WITH GUIDED TUTORIALS Follow along as notes light up on screen. Use Auto-Play to hear the melody first, then take control. The easiest way to start making real music. BUILT-IN BEAT MACHINE Synthesized drum loops — no samples, pure DSP: · Lo-Fi — Chill 80 BPM groove · Retro — Upbeat 120 BPM synth-pop pattern · Metronome — Steady 100 BPM for practice RECORD, SAVE & SHARE Capture your performances with one tap and share instantly. EXPRESSION & CONTROL · Pitch wheel for smooth bends · Vibrato toggle · A2–E4 range with octave shifting · Retro dark and light themes Works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. No internet, no ads — just pure synthesis. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

3D Synth3 screens
Stylloop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stylloop at 5.0 against 3D Synth's 4.0. Stylloop also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). 3D Synth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Stylloop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 3D Synth asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stylloop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
3D Synth versus Stylloop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D SynthStylloop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid NoyYakup Arslan

In-app purchases

None

3D Synth

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Stylloop

Subscriptions3
  • Stylloop - Pocket Synthesizer$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • 12 Months Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is 3D Synth free?
3D Synth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stylloop free?
Stylloop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3D Synth or Stylloop?
Stylloop is rated higher. 3D Synth averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Stylloop averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 3D Synth or Stylloop have ads?
Neither 3D Synth nor Stylloop shows ads.

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