Comparison

Jaw Harp Synth vs Stylloop

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

Head to head
About

Jaw Harp Synth

This music creation tool offers physics-based jaw harp synthesis with real-time vowel morphing and authentic timbre control. It also features a drum sampler, beat maker, and AI-powered pattern generation for creating electronic music.

Highlights
  • Physics-based jaw harp synthesis
  • Real-time vowel morphing
  • Drum sampler with import
  • 16-step sequencer
  • AI pattern generation
  • Professional audio engine
  • Audio-reactive visualizer
Features
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Jaw Harp Synth is the first physics-based jaw harp synthesizer for iPhone. Create authentic khomus and kubyz sounds, build beats with the drum sampler, and bring your music to life with AI-powered pattern generation. AUTHENTIC JAW HARP SYNTHESIS • Physics-based sound engine modeled on real Yakutian kubyz acoustics • Morph between 5 vowels (А, Э, И, О, У) in real time using the XY pad • Three-band formant filter for authentic jaw harp timbre • Velocity-sensitive pluck dynamics — from soft to percussive • Outward and inward articulation styles • 5 cavity resonance modes based on Yakutian playing tradition DRUM SAMPLER & BEAT MAKER • 9 pads (3×3 grid) for finger drumming • Import WAV, CAF, or SFZ samples • Record new samples directly from your microphone • Real-time waveform trimming editor • Velocity-sensitive touch pressure control 16-STEP SEQUENCER • Program beats step by step or record in real time • Adjustable tempo (60–160 BPM) • Loop length control • Sub-10ms latency for tight, responsive playback NEURAL PATTERN GENERATION • AI-powered beat creation using DAG-based pulse propagation • Generate patterns intelligently based on tempo and style • Smooth morphing between pattern variations PROFESSIONAL AUDIO ENGINE • 48 kHz / 32-bit float audio • 64-voice polyphonic sampler • Built on AudioKit • Effects: reverb, stereo delay, master limiter VISUALIZATION • Real-time FFT spectrum analyzer • Metal-powered retrowave audio-reactive visualizer • Waveform display for sample editing Whether you're a beat maker, a jaw harp player, or an electronic music explorer — Jaw Harp Synth bridges ancient acoustic tradition with modern digital production.

About

Stylloop

Features
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The Stylophone — the iconic pocket synth famously played by David Bowie — is now on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Play 4 authentic retro synthesizer models, jam with built-in drum loops, and learn real songs with guided tutorials. No experience needed. Pure analog sound, zero samples. 4 AUTHENTIC RETRO SYNTH MODELS Every note generated live — real-time synthesis, no shortcuts: · Original — Classic 50% square wave, true to the vintage S-1 · S-1 — Tight 25% pulse wave with a punchy, modern tone · GEN·X — Square wave + sub-oscillator with analog-style delay · BOWIE — Signature vibrato LFO, Bowie's sound in your pocket LEARN SONGS WITH GUIDED TUTORIALS Follow along as notes light up on screen. Use Auto-Play to hear the melody first, then take control. The easiest way to start making real music. BUILT-IN BEAT MACHINE Synthesized drum loops — no samples, pure DSP: · Lo-Fi — Chill 80 BPM groove · Retro — Upbeat 120 BPM synth-pop pattern · Metronome — Steady 100 BPM for practice RECORD, SAVE & SHARE Capture your performances with one tap and share instantly. EXPRESSION & CONTROL · Pitch wheel for smooth bends · Vibrato toggle · A2–E4 range with octave shifting · Retro dark and light themes Works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. No internet, no ads — just pure synthesis. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Jaw Harp Synth4 screens
Stylloop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stylloop at every 5 days against Jaw Harp Synth's every 2 months. 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. Jaw Harp Synth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stylloop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Jaw Harp Synth against 5.0 for Stylloop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jaw Harp Synth ships an update every 2 months, Stylloop every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Jaw Harp Synth versus Stylloop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJaw Harp SynthStylloop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRustam SALAVATOVYakup Arslan

Customer experience

Jaw Harp Synth

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

Stylloop

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Jaw Harp Synth

One-time1
  • Donation$9.99
4 purchases

Stylloop

Subscriptions3
  • Stylloop - Pocket Synthesizer$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • 12 Months Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is Jaw Harp Synth free?
Jaw Harp Synth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stylloop free?
Stylloop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jaw Harp Synth or Stylloop?
Jaw Harp Synth and Stylloop are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Jaw Harp Synth or Stylloop have ads?
Neither Jaw Harp Synth nor Stylloop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jaw Harp Synth or Stylloop?
Jaw Harp Synth ships an update every 2 months, and Stylloop every 5 days. Most recently, Jaw Harp Synth was updated on October 9, 2026 and Stylloop on October 30, 2026.

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