Comparison

Hyper Boost vs Syke

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

Head to head
About

Hyper Boost

Enhance your audio with a versatile two-band tone control and a powerful soft clipper. Achieve bold saturation or precise mix adjustments with adjustable clipping algorithms and real-time visualizers. Offers smooth transitions, CPU-saving bypass, and cross-platform compatibility.

Highlights
  • Two-band tone control with tilt filters
  • Soft clipper with adjustable drive and ceiling
  • Three clipping algorithms (Juicy, Tight, Hardest)
  • Real-time curve visualizer
  • Morph settings for smooth transitions
  • AUv3 plugin and standalone app support
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Simple, but deadly. Hyper Boost combines a two-band tone control with a hard-hitting soft clipper. Use it early in the chain as a bold saturation effect or throw it on late for subtle, precision mix adjustments. A power-up for your sound. Tone Control - Retro-inspired treble and bass tilt filters. Gentle, not surgical - Adjustable center frequency - Three configurations: Pre (EQ before clipper), Post (EQ after clipper), Emphasis (saturate a frequency band while keeping flat response overall) - Output trim Clipper - Drive input up to +36 dB - Adjustable ceiling and edge for precise control over the clipping curve - Three clipping algorithms: - Juicy: reproduces an infamous stock clipper - Tight: adapted from a classic soft-knee limiter - Hardest: loud and brash hardware-style clipping - Real-time curve visualizer with max peak metering Core Features - Morph Settings for smooth transitions between two complete configurations - Auto Bypass saves CPU when input is silent - AB settings comparison - HQ mode with 4x oversampling and ADAA - One-click loudness matching - All parameters automatable with precise playback - Light and dark interface modes - Internal undo/redo - Auto gain - Use your AUv3 plug-in in a compatible host app or DAW - Standalone app includes support, manual links and in-app purchase options for license purchase Two-week trial included, one-time purchase for full unlock. Unlock your plug-in via in-app purchase from the standalone app or activate in the plug-in using an existing desktop license. Your in-app purchase activates the plug-in on all of your iOS devices. Owners can claim a crossgrade code in the standalone app to receive a discount on a desktop license. Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sketchaudio Read the manuals: https://sketchaudio.com/manuals/

About

Syke

Features
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Stay perfectly in time with a clean, fast and distraction-free metronome. Syke: Metronome is a simple and precise BPM metronome app designed for musicians. Whether you play guitar, drums, piano or any instrument, Syke helps you improve your rhythm, timing and tempo control. Set your BPM instantly and start practicing with a reliable metronome built for daily use. No clutter, no distractions — just a clean metronome that works. Perfect for: • Guitar practice and rhythm training • Drum practice and tempo control • Piano practice and timing exercises • Music students and teachers • Anyone looking for a simple metronome app Practice smarter with features like tempo trainer and advanced rhythm tools, and improve your timing step by step.

Screenshots

Hyper Boost2 screens
Syke4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Syke at every 9 days against Hyper Boost's every 6 weeks. Hyper Boost's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Hyper Boost sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Syke sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hyper Boost ships an update every 6 weeks, Syke every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Hyper Boost versus Syke: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyper BoostSyke
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSketch Audio, LLCMikko Mottonen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hyper Boost

One-time2
  • Two-week TrialFree
  • Full Unlock$9.99
1 purchases

Syke

One-time1
  • Syke Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Hyper Boost free?
Hyper Boost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Syke free?
Syke is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hyper Boost or Syke have ads?
Neither Hyper Boost nor Syke shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hyper Boost or Syke?
Hyper Boost ships an update every 6 weeks, and Syke every 9 days. Most recently, Hyper Boost was updated on October 8, 2026 and Syke on October 10, 2026.

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