Comparison

Super J8 Synth + AUv3 vs BattleFX

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

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About

Super J8 Synth + AUv3

This app offers a powerful analog synthesizer emulation, inspired by a legendary vintage instrument. It provides a vast array of sounds, from lush pads to deep basses, with advanced DSP and numerous modulation options. Explore over 700 presets and use it standalone or as an AUv3 plugin.

Highlights
  • Analog emulation sound engine
  • 700+ presets
  • True poly unison
  • Oscillator sync
  • Classic step sequencer
  • Dual arpeggiators
  • AUv3 plugin support
Features
Currently charting
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SUPER J8 (Inspired by Jupiter-8*) Next Level Analog Emulation SUPER J8 delivers lush pads, deep basses, classic keys, and vibrant leads that feel truly alive. Inspired by a LEGENDARY analog synthesizer. No Vibe Coding. No Generative AI! NO SAMPLES. PURE SYNTH POWER! NEW FEATURES: Oscillator Sync, Cross-Modulation, 2x Oversampling, True Per-Voice Poly Unison, PWM, Analog Voice Modeling, Analog Panning, and Single-Note Polyphony for epic pads and drones that never stop. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING: “I studied a lot of Jupiter-8s. I know how a Jupiter-8 sounds. This is it!” – App/VST Maker “Man I’m already sold after just 1 sound… That’s definitely the Jupiter sound.” – Audio Production (YouTube) “WOW! I'm at 5 minutes in and more than Blown Away” – Jay Zen DEVICE REQUIREMENTS: iPad: 2016 iPad Pro (A9X) or newer (Does not work on iPad Air 2) iPhone: 2018 iPhone XS (A12) or newer (Works on iPhone SE 2020) INSTANT INSPIRATION Explore 700+ hand made presets, a classic step sequencer, dual arpeggiators, analog-style filters, tape delay, reverb, chorus, 3 LFOs, and real-time FX control. Your creativity will never hit a wall "FANTASTIC!" – The GarageBand Guide “I like SUPER J8’s presets BETTER than both the Arturia Jup-8 and Cherry Audio Mercury-8” – Editor, All Things VST “SUPER J8 is a fun, easy-to-use app that everyone should own” – Field Tone Audio WATCH VIDEOS TO HEAR IT IN ACTION: audiokitpro.com/superj8 FEATURES • NEW Sound Engine with advanced DSP • 700+ presets included (more to come) • Presets Sync with iPhone, iPad, and Mac version • True Poly Unison with Unison Start Sync • J8-style Cross-Mod plus frequency tracker • 64 voices! Like a Jupiter-64?! Play 8 notes with 8-voice unison • Microtonality, World and Western Scales! • Accessibility and Voice Over throughout the app to make an enjoyable experience for blind and visually impaired musicians. • 2x oversampling for more analog-style lows and highs • Awesome Oscillator Sync • PWM engine modeled after vintage hardware behavior • Per-Voice Analog Panning • Single Note Polyphony for notes & unison stacks! • FX: Glorious Reverb based on Sean Costello’s code (Valhalla* Plug-ins), Analog Tape Delay, Crush, and more. • 3 LFOs with 60+ destinations; modulate almost anything (even other LFOs) • MIDI keyboard support plus MIDI Learn • Classic ARP & Vintage-style Step Sequencer • ENV-1 Polarity & 2 ADSR envelopes, just like classic hardware • Juno* style type I & II Chorus • Dual assignable Touch pads for real-time performance control • Jupiter-inspired filter with deep growl WORKS AS A PLUG-IN Use SUPER J8 as an AUv3 instrument in Logic for iPad, GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, and more. WORKS BY ITSELF • Built-in Record button: capture your synth and FX, then export a WAV file • Control it with a MIDI Keyboard, MIDI Learn to map your controls to the app No other apps required. LEARN MORE audiokitpro.com/superj8 * LEGAL NOTICES SUPER J8 is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roland Corporation. “Jupiter-8”, "Juno", and any other referenced trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and reference only. SUPER J8 is not an official emulation of any specific instrument. It is an original creation inspired by classic synthesizers, created to celebrate music creation and education. SUPER J8 is not affiliated or endorsed by Valhalla Plugins. We thank Sean Costello for his amazing and generous contributions to open-source code, making this app's beautiful Reverb possible.

About

BattleFX

This app provides dedicated plugins for delay, reverb, and maximization effects, allowing users to apply signature sounds from another application to any track. It offers comprehensive mix controls, solo/mute functions, and advanced features like automatic buffer choking with Euclidean patterns for creative sound design.

Highlights
  • Shatter Delay plugin
  • Headspace Reverb plugin
  • Mix controls with Solo/Mute
  • Maximize and EQ section
  • Automatic delay/reverb choking
  • Euclidean pattern control
  • Tempo sync and free control
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BattleFX was created to satisfy the common request of a dedicated plugin for the send effects in Battalion. The famous "Shatter Delay" and "Headspace Reverb" can now be used on any track. We have included a fully-featured set of mix controls, as well as Solo and Mute, so that you can hear or use each portion individually. Included is the Maximize and EQ section from the Master portion of Battalion, which have quickly become a signature sound of the device, and something fans have requested to use elsewhere. Versatile enough to be used as both a utility-tool and full creative effect, it is the right squad-partner to keep always at your side in the field and trenches. In addition, we have added a system for automatically choking the delay and reverb buffers at repeating intervals, including a Euclidean pattern knob. These can be tempo synced or free, controlled independently on reverb and delay, and even nudged slightly off of the beat in either direction. You can use this to create complex, organic ducking patterns, especially in conjunction with a noisy input and the Maximize knob turned up. If this is your first introduction to a piece of Battalion, be sure to check out the full drum synth itself, which includes everything here besides the automatic choke system (as this can be done directly by sidechaining drum hits).

Screenshots

Super J8 Synth + AUv34 screens
BattleFX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BattleFX at Free against Super J8 Synth + AUv3's $8.99. BattleFX also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Super J8 Synth + AUv3's advantage is chart position (#187 vs unranked) and ratings volume (87 vs 15). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

BattleFX is free to download; Super J8 Synth + AUv3 costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Super J8 Synth + AUv3 against 4.9 for BattleFX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super J8 Synth + AUv3 has 87 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Super J8 Synth + AUv3's written reviews are positive against 100% of BattleFX's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Super J8 Synth + AUv3 versus BattleFX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuper J8 Synth + AUv3BattleFX
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (87 ratings) — better4.9 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews96.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#187 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudioKit ProUnfiltered Audio

Customer experience

Super J8 Synth + AUv3

All ratings87 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%

BattleFX

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Super J8 Synth + AUv3

No in-app purchases

None

BattleFX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Super J8 Synth + AUv3 free?
Super J8 Synth + AUv3 costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BattleFX free?
BattleFX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Super J8 Synth + AUv3 or BattleFX?
Super J8 Synth + AUv3 is rated higher. Super J8 Synth + AUv3 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while BattleFX averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.
Do Super J8 Synth + AUv3 or BattleFX have ads?
Neither Super J8 Synth + AUv3 nor BattleFX shows ads.

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