Comparison

Jynth vs Nugget 01

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

Head to head
About

Jynth

This music app recreates the warm, analog sound of a classic synth with a unique physics engine for organic soundscapes. Explore vintage tones, advanced modulation, and innovative performance features like assigning different presets to individual notes.

Highlights
  • Analog-style signal chain
  • Physics-driven modulation
  • Preset Per Note & Preset Ribbon
  • 5 studio-grade effects
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • MIDI controller integration
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Meet Jynth, the new synth by Fingerlab for iPhone, iPad and Mac — the warm, analog soul of the iconic Roland Juno-106, reimagined with a groundbreaking Physics Engine for organic, living sound. Designed for leads, basses, keys & pads, Jynth delivers that classic vintage character you love — housed in a meticulously crafted, photo-realistic interface that looks as good as it sounds. Shape your sound with a full analog-style signal chain: From the dual oscillators and resonant VCF filter to the ADSR envelope, LFO and built-in arpeggiator — every parameter has been carefully tuned to feel as musical as it sounds. Go further with 6 studio-grade effects: Tremolo, Flanger, Overdrive, Chorus, Delay & Reverb — stack them to build rich, evolving textures and cinematic soundscapes. Bring your presets to life with the Physics Engine: This is where Jynth truly stands apart. Assign up to 8 physics-driven modulations to any synth or effect parameter. Gravity, bounce, impulse, angle — let the laws of physics shape your sound in ways no LFO ever could. Every preset becomes unique, every performance feels alive. Explore new sonic territory with Preset Per Note & Preset Ribbon: Inspired by the music of Aphex Twin, Preset Per Note lets you assign a different preset to each key of the piano keyboard — so every note triggers an entirely different sound. Take it further with Preset Ribbon: select a collection of presets and glide between them in real time, simply by sliding your finger across the ribbon. A new way to perform. A new way to play. Play anywhere, plug into anything: Jynth is universal — one purchase gives you the full experience on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Use it as a standalone app or load it as an AudioUnit (AUv3) plugin directly inside your favorite DAW. Pair it with your MIDI controller via MIDI In support, and your sound is always there — even when your screen is off, thanks to Audio Background mode. Unlock the Full Version to access preset creation, all factory presets, FX, Physics Engine, Randomizer, Undo, Preset Per Note & Preset Ribbon. Features: Synth Engine • VCO with Pulse Width Modulation — Square, Saw, Sub & Noise oscillators • High-Pass Filter • VCF Filter with Frequency, Resonance, Envelope, LFO & Keyboard tracking • LFO with Rate, Delay & Depth • VCA Gate mode • Full ADSR Envelope • Glide (Portamento) • Arpeggiator with Tempo, Pattern, Step Division, Octave Range & Gate Effects • 6 FX: Tremolo, Flanger, Overdrive, Chorus, Delay & Reverb Physics Engine • 8 independent physics-based modulation scenes • Per-stage controls: Speed, Gravity, Bounce, Impulse, Angle & more • Assignable to any synth or FX parameter Preset Per Note • Assign a different preset to each key of the keyboard • Autofill with random presets by category Preset Ribbon • Select a collection of presets and glide between them in real time • Switch sounds on the fly while playing • Perfect for live performance Workflow • 100 factory presets • Preset Randomizer • Preset Import & Export • Undo • Live Audio Recording • Full MIDI & MIDI Mapping • Audio Background support • AudioUnit (AUv3) support • Universal: iPad, iPhone & Mac Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: contact@fingerlab.net Enjoy Jynth! Fingerlab Team

About

Nugget 01

This audio effect plug-in emulates a classic sampler's compressor, adding warmth, vinyl noise, and drive. It's a free tool for musicians seeking a unique lo-fi sound, usable within compatible music production apps or standalone.

Highlights
  • Detroit-style mix slammer
  • Warm vinyl noise and crackle
  • Drive to clip converters
  • Four sample grades
  • Light or dark color scheme
  • AUv3 effect plug-in
  • Standalone preview
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Lil' Doc is a compressor effect based on the muscular, vinyl simulator in an early 00s workhorse sampler. It’s a powerful effect that’s found a cult following among lo-fi heads, and rightly so! We first implemented this compression algorithm for our paid plug-in Doctor Vibe, and the sound was so unique, we thought it would be a great first entry in our free plug-in series. Enjoy! Features: - Completely free, no unlock required! - Four controls: - Detroit-style mix slammer - Warm vinyl noise and crackle - Drive to clip the converters! - Four sample grades to choose - Output gain - One-click loudness matching - Light or dark color scheme. Lil' Doc is an AUv3 effect plug-in. For best experience, load the plug-in on an effects slot in a compatible host. You can also preview the effect in the standalone with our new mini-player. Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sketchaudio Visit the site: https://sketchaudio.com/nuggets/lil-doc

Screenshots

Jynth4 screens
Nugget 012 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nugget 01 at 5.0 against Jynth's 4.1. Nugget 01 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Jynth's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 4). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Jynth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nugget 01 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nugget 01 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Jynth's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nugget 01's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jynth ships an update every 2 weeks, Nugget 01 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Jynth versus Nugget 01: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJynthNugget 01
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (12 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFingerlabSketch Audio, LLC

Customer experience

Jynth

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Nugget 01

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Jynth

One-time1
  • Full Version$9.99
None

Nugget 01

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jynth free?
Jynth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nugget 01 free?
Nugget 01 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jynth or Nugget 01?
Nugget 01 is rated higher. Jynth averages 4.1 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Nugget 01 averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Jynth or Nugget 01 have ads?
Neither Jynth nor Nugget 01 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jynth or Nugget 01?
Jynth ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nugget 01 every 2 months. Most recently, Jynth was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nugget 01 on October 24, 2026.

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