Comparison

AV Synth vs EduSynth

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

Head to head
About

AV Synth

Create dynamic, layered visual compositions that react to live music. Design and modulate up to five independent visual layers with complex effect chains. Save and recall presets for live performance or studio use.

Highlights
  • Layered visual compositions
  • Live audio-reactive graphics
  • Chained effect processing
  • Parameter automation
  • Saveable presets
  • High-quality video recording (PRO)
  • NDI network streaming (PRO)
Features
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AV Synth – Visual Instrument is a real-time procedural graphics engine for creating reactive, layered visual compositions. Design, blend, and modulate up to five independent visual layers, each powered by live-generated visuals and chained effect processing. Build complex effect chains per layer, automate parameters to your music, and sculpt motion, color, and dynamics in real time—just like playing a visual instrument. Every creation can be saved as a preset and recalled instantly for live performance or studio work. The PRO version unlocks high-quality video recording and NDI network streaming for professional workflows. This app is designed for: - Live visual performance - Audio-reactive motion graphics - Experimental visual synthesis https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

EduSynth

Explore the world of subtractive synthesis with an interactive educational tool. Learn about oscillators, filters, and envelopes through hands-on experimentation and guided lessons. Connect MIDI controllers or use your keyboard to play and create sounds.

Highlights
  • Interactive subtractive synthesis engine
  • Three oscillators with multiple waveforms
  • Classic Moog-style ladder filter
  • Dual ADSR envelopes
  • Built-in learning modules
  • MIDI controller support
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EduSynth is an educational synthesizer for iOS and macOS that teaches you the fundamentals of subtractive synthesis — by letting you play one. Built around a real-time C++ DSP engine modeled after the classic Moog architecture, EduSynth gives you three oscillators, a 24dB/octave ladder filter, dual ADSR envelopes, an LFO, and a mixer — all with a clean, intuitive interface designed for learning. PLAY & EXPLORE • Three oscillators with saw, square, triangle, and sine waveforms • Classic Moog ladder low-pass filter with resonance and self-oscillation • Separate filter and amplitude ADSR envelopes • LFO with multiple shapes and modulation targets (pitch, filter, amplitude, PWM) • Portamento with off, on, and legato modes • 10+ factory presets to get you started instantly LEARN AS YOU GO • Built-in Learn window with chapters covering signal flow, oscillators, filters, envelopes, LFO, and more • Interactive info popovers on every section explaining what each knob does • Visual signal flow strip showing how sound moves through the synth • Chapters on digital audio fundamentals and real-time audio programming CONNECT & PERFORM • Full MIDI support — connect any MIDI controller • MIDI settings window with per-device enable/disable and live activity monitor • Computer keyboard input — play notes without any hardware • Autoplay mode with selectable demo melodies DESIGNED FOR LEARNING EduSynth is perfect for music production students, audio programming enthusiasts, sound design beginners, and anyone curious about how synthesizers actually work. Every parameter is explained in plain language, and the Learn window goes deeper into the theory and code behind the sound. Available in English and Italian.

Screenshots

AV Synth4 screens
EduSynth3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EduSynth at none against AV Synth's 2. On price, review sentiment, 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. AV Synth sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. EduSynth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AV Synth versus EduSynth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAV SynthEduSynth
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarvin KruegerDavide Fiorino

Customer experience

AV Synth

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

EduSynth

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AV Synth

Subscriptions2
  • AV PRO Weekly$6.997 Days
  • AV Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

EduSynth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AV Synth free?
AV Synth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EduSynth free?
EduSynth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AV Synth or EduSynth have ads?
Neither AV Synth nor EduSynth shows ads.

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