Comparison

SonicDNACollector vs Tonic Synths

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

Head to head
About

SonicDNACollector

Transform your iPhone and USB audio interface into a professional measurement station. Capture impulse responses and create training datasets for digital amp modeling. Analyze audio gear with precision tools and export in multiple formats.

Highlights
  • Impulse Response (IR) capture
  • NAM training data creation
  • Frequency response analysis
  • Real-time FFT spectrum analysis
  • 96kHz/24bit audio recording
  • Multiple export formats
Features
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Capture the DNA of your analog gear. SonicDNA Collector turns your iPhone and USB audio interface into a professional measurement station for digital modeling. ■ IR Capture — Impulse Response Recording Record studio-quality impulse responses from any analog gear: • Automated ESS (Exponential Sine Sweep) measurement • Farina deconvolution for accurate IR extraction • Export to 7 formats: Universal, Helix, Axe-FX, Quad Cortex, NAM, ToneX, Kemper • Quality scoring with SNR, T60, spectral analysis • 96kHz/24bit capture, 48kHz WAV export ■ NAM Capture — Neural Amp Modeler Training Data Create training datasets for Neural Amp Modeler: • Capture input/output signal pairs through your amp or pedal • Automated frame synchronization and resampling • Export matched WAV pairs (48kHz/16bit) ready for NAM training • Build your own amp/pedal models from real hardware ■ Precision Measurements • Log Sine Sweep: Frequency response analysis (20Hz–20kHz) • Gain Staircase: THD vs. gain characterization at multiple drive levels • Real-time FFT spectrum and VU metering • Session management with JSON metadata ■ Professional Audio Engine • 96kHz/24bit recording via USB audio interface • Real-time spectrum analysis with vDSP-optimized FFT • THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) measurement • Impulse response visualization ■ Library & Export • All captures automatically saved to Library • Share via AirDrop, Files, or any compatible app • Organized by session with full metadata ■ Who Is This For? • Guitarists & producers creating amp/cab IR collections • Developers building NAM or profiling models • Audio engineers archiving vintage equipment characteristics • Anyone who wants to digitally preserve analog tone ■ Requirements • iOS 17.0 or later • USB audio interface (e.g., ZOOM AMS-22, Focusrite, etc.) • Analog equipment to capture ■ Notes • This app can output 0dBFS test signals — please manage speaker/headphone volume carefully • Microphone permission is required for recording via audio interface • No internet connection required — fully offline operation

About

Tonic Synths

This app offers a portable music studio with 14 unique synthesizers for creating and sculpting audio. Users can draw sounds, program melodies, and apply effects like reverb and compression. Recordings can be exported as WAV files for use in other projects.

Highlights
  • 14 unique synthesizers
  • XY pad sound sculpting
  • 8-step melody programming
  • Resonant filter sculpting
  • Reverb and compressor effects
  • 60-second audio recording
  • WAV file export
Features
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Tonic Synth puts a studio full of synthesizers in your pocket. 14 unique synths. All live. All real. Draw sound with your finger on the XY pad. Twist an FM drone into alien textures. Program an 8-step melody. Sculpt noise through resonant filters. Drown everything in reverb. Every control changes the sound instantly — no presets, no menus, just your hands on the instrument. Hear something you love? Hit record. You get 60 seconds. Export it as a WAV file and take it anywhere — into your DAW, your sample library, or share it straight from the app. SYNTHS INCLUDE - FM Drone - XY Speed Pad - Delay Sequencer - Step Sequencer - Filtered Noise - Reverb - Compressor - Bandlimited Oscillator - Sine Sum - Stereo Delay - and more! Free. No ads. No in-app purchases. Just sound.

Screenshots

SonicDNACollector4 screens
Tonic Synths4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tonic Synths at every 11 days against SonicDNACollector's every 5 weeks. Tonic Synths also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. 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 — 5.0 for SonicDNACollector against 5.0 for Tonic Synths. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SonicDNACollector ships an update every 5 weeks, Tonic Synths every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SonicDNACollector versus Tonic Synths: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonicDNACollectorTonic Synths
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHakaru HiroseUpTech Works, LLC

In-app purchases

None

SonicDNACollector

No in-app purchases

None

Tonic Synths

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SonicDNACollector free?
SonicDNACollector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tonic Synths free?
Tonic Synths is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SonicDNACollector or Tonic Synths?
SonicDNACollector and Tonic Synths are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do SonicDNACollector or Tonic Synths have ads?
Neither SonicDNACollector nor Tonic Synths shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SonicDNACollector or Tonic Synths?
SonicDNACollector ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tonic Synths every 11 days. Most recently, SonicDNACollector was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tonic Synths on October 31, 2026.

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