Comparison

GORILLA SYNTH vs jAmpler

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

Head to head
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.

About

jAmpler

Record, import, and manipulate audio samples with a versatile instrument plugin. Create unique sounds using granular synthesis and a wide array of effects. Assign samples to a keyboard for intuitive musical performance.

Highlights
  • Record and import audio samples
  • Assign samples to keyboard keys
  • Granular synthesis controls
  • Extensive per-sample editing
  • Global effects suite
  • Adjustable velocity curve and temperament
Features
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jAmpler is a sample-based instrument plugin for iOS and macOS, designed as an Audio Unit v3 (AUv3) instrument. It enables you to record, import, assign, and manipulate samples with a rich set of controls and global effects — all accessible in a compact, intuitive interface. Features: * 4 banks, each with 8 samples. * Each sample is represented by a unique color. * Record samples directly using your device’s built-in microphone. * Import audio files to use as samples. * Assign samples to keyboard keys using their color codes. * Detailed controls per sample: - Copy, paste, and trim samples. - ADSR envelope (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release). - Crossfade and crossfade overlap for seamless looping. - Octave shifting and drive/distortion. - Filter and pitch shift options. - Granular synthesis controls (wet, density, size, spray, stereo spread, window shape). * Global effects: - Velocity Controlled Filter. - Low Frequency Oscillator. - Compressor. - Distortion. - Equalizer. - Chorus. - Cabinet. - Reverb. * Adjustable velocity curve and keyboard temperament.

Screenshots

GORILLA SYNTH4 screens
jAmpler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: jAmpler at Free against GORILLA SYNTH's $4.99. GORILLA SYNTH's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

jAmpler is free to download; GORILLA SYNTH costs $4.99 up front. jAmpler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GORILLA SYNTH asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GORILLA SYNTH holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of GORILLA SYNTH's written reviews are positive against 60% of jAmpler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GORILLA SYNTH ships an update every 3 weeks, jAmpler every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
GORILLA SYNTH versus jAmpler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGORILLA SYNTHjAmpler
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (21 ratings) — better4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.214.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1.4 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteffen Mølgaard LarsenJan Maes

Customer experience

GORILLA SYNTH

All ratings21 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

jAmpler

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

GORILLA SYNTH

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

jAmpler

One-time1
  • jAmpler Activation$7.99

Questions

Is GORILLA SYNTH free?
GORILLA SYNTH costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is jAmpler free?
jAmpler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GORILLA SYNTH or jAmpler?
GORILLA SYNTH is rated higher. GORILLA SYNTH averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while jAmpler averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do GORILLA SYNTH or jAmpler have ads?
Neither GORILLA SYNTH nor jAmpler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GORILLA SYNTH or jAmpler?
GORILLA SYNTH ships an update every 3 weeks, and jAmpler every 3 months. Most recently, GORILLA SYNTH was updated on October 9, 2026 and jAmpler on October 11, 2026.

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