# Sentient Synthesizer vs FIELD KIT Playback Engine

The clearest difference is rating: FIELD KIT Playback Engine at 4.6 against Sentient Synthesizer's 4.2. FIELD KIT Playback Engine also leads on chart position (#109 vs unranked). Sentient Synthesizer's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Sentient Synthesizer costs $4.99 and FIELD KIT Playback Engine $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FIELD KIT Playback Engine holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sentient Synthesizer | FIELD KIT Playback Engine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentient-synthesizer/id6753140309/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/field-kit-playback-engine/id6810484807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#109** |
| Size | 164 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valery Mironov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699945726) | [Field Tone Audio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891479237) |

## What reviewers say

### Sentient Synthesizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentient-synthesizer/id6753140309)

Explore a unique neural network-based music synthesizer. Control learning, sound generation, and modulation through intuitive visual interfaces. Save and recall sonic states with a planet-based timeline.

**Highlights:** Neural network learning system, Visual sound space representation, Wavetable synthesis, Timeline-based memory browsing, Multiple modulation destinations, Filter control with drive and resonance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FIELD KIT Playback Engine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/field-kit-playback-engine/id6810484807)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Transform audio recordings into evolving textures, rhythms, and atmospheres. Create up to four independent playback windows with customizable speed, direction, and effects. Explore new sonic material from your recordings.

**Highlights:** Up to four independent playback windows, Variable playback speed and direction, Drive and filtering per window, Routable modulation sources, Save and recall .fieldkit files, Standalone app and AUv3 Audio Unit

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sentient Synthesizer free?

Sentient Synthesizer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FIELD KIT Playback Engine free?

FIELD KIT Playback Engine costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sentient Synthesizer or FIELD KIT Playback Engine?

FIELD KIT Playback Engine is rated higher. Sentient Synthesizer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while FIELD KIT Playback Engine averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Sentient Synthesizer or FIELD KIT Playback Engine have ads?

Neither Sentient Synthesizer nor FIELD KIT Playback Engine shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*