Comparison

Outgrowth vs GORILLA SYNTH

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

Head to head
About

Outgrowth

This app is a sample-based instrument designed for creative audio manipulation. It offers five unique engines for processing samples and five audio effects for sound shaping, with extensive modulation capabilities. Explore a vast library of presets and samples to reimagine your audio.

Highlights
  • Sample processing engines (Stem, Retain, Reflect, Radiate, Delve)
  • Audio effects (Subvert, Submerge, Strike, Ripple, Smear)
  • Robust modulation matrix
  • MPE compatibility
  • 100+ presets and 200+ samples
  • Preset system
Features
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Outgrowth is a sample-based instrument built collaboratively by Aqeel Aadam Sound and BlankFor.ms. Designed with creativity, flexibility, and performance in mind, Outgrowth provides unique, multifaceted ways to reimagine audio with your mouse or keyboard. MPE compatible. Includes 100+ presets and 200+ samples built by BlankFor.ms. Outgrowth features five unique engines for processing samples: - Stem: A basic one-shot style player that repitches the sample - Retain: A granular stretching engine that sustains the sample indefinitely - Reflect: A looping algorithm that loops the sample at a consistent rate across all pitches - Radiate: An additive resynthesizer that maps each harmonic of the sample to a sine wave oscillator - Delve: A wavetable synthesizer in which the sample becomes the basis for a completely unique wavetable Outgrowth also features five standout audio effects for shaping your sounds further: - Subvert: A unique shaper that flattens or inverts the sample’s volume - Submerge: A singular effect for adding dimensional realism to sample repitching - Strike: A dynamic control for adding an acoustic-like response to sample playback and performance - Ripple: A one-knob tape emulation handcrafted by BlankFor.ms that can be subtle, deconstructive, and anywhere in between - Smear: A pre-ADSR reverb for congealing notes and blurring boundaries between pitch and texture And further still, Outgrowth offers a robust modulation matrix for generative or performative control over all parameters. Control every single parameter within Outgrowth via LFOs, unique random sources, velocity, note pitch, aftertouch, MPE control, and more. Finally, Outgrowth offers a robust preset system, including more than 50 bespoke presets and over 100 samples by BlankFor.ms. Explore ethereal ambient pads, haunted lofi keys, shimmering tape-infused plucks, gnarled percussive textures, and more.

About

GORILLA SYNTH

This app offers a punchy, analog-style subtractive synthesizer for iOS, designed for fast sound design and expressive musical performance. It provides studio-quality sound with a clean interface, ideal for sketching ideas, producing tracks, or live playing.

Highlights
  • Dual oscillators with sub and noise
  • Classic ladder filter
  • Dual ADSR envelopes
  • Duophonic mode with glide
  • LFO modulation
  • Touch-optimized controls
  • AUv3 instrument support
Features
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GORILLA - Analog-Style Subtractive Synth GORILLA is a focused, punchy analog-style subtractive synthesizer designed for fast sound design and expressive play on iOS. Built for musicians, producers, and sound designers, Gorilla delivers studio-quality sound in a clean, performance-ready interface — whether you’re sketching ideas, producing tracks, or playing live. Key Features: - Dual oscillators with sub and noise - Classic ladder filter - Dual ADSR envelopes (Filter + Amp) - Duophonic mode with glide - LFO for pitch, filter, and PWM modulation - Touch-optimized performance controls - Built-in spectrum / EQ visualizer - AUv3 instrument support - CoreMIDI & Bluetooth MIDI - Designed for iPhone and iPad Gorilla is intentionally focused — no clutter, no distractions. Just fast access to powerful sound shaping and expressive control. Designed for mobility. Built for creation.

Screenshots

Outgrowth2 screens
GORILLA SYNTH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GORILLA SYNTH at $4.99 against Outgrowth's $19.99. GORILLA SYNTH also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Outgrowth's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Outgrowth costs $19.99 and GORILLA SYNTH $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GORILLA SYNTH holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Outgrowth's written reviews are positive against 88% of GORILLA SYNTH's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Outgrowth versus GORILLA SYNTH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutgrowthGORILLA SYNTH
Price$19.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.7 (20 ratings)4.9 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2022 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAqeel AadamSteffen Mølgaard Larsen

Customer experience

Outgrowth

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%

GORILLA SYNTH

All ratings22 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Outgrowth

No in-app purchases

None

GORILLA SYNTH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Outgrowth free?
Outgrowth costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GORILLA SYNTH free?
GORILLA SYNTH costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Outgrowth or GORILLA SYNTH?
GORILLA SYNTH is rated higher. Outgrowth averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while GORILLA SYNTH averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.
Do Outgrowth or GORILLA SYNTH have ads?
Neither Outgrowth nor GORILLA SYNTH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Outgrowth or GORILLA SYNTH?
Outgrowth ships an update every 3 weeks, and GORILLA SYNTH every 3 weeks. Most recently, Outgrowth was updated on October 25, 2026 and GORILLA SYNTH on October 28, 2026.

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