Comparison

Jynth vs Tape Loop Machine

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 5 studio-grade effects: Tremolo, Flanger, 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 • 5 FX: Tremolo, Flanger, 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 • Full MIDI & MIDI Mapping • Audio Background support • AudioUnit (AUv3) support • Universal: iPad, iPhone & Mac More to come — new synth features are on their way. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: contact@fingerlab.net Enjoy Jynth! Fingerlab Team

About

Tape Loop Machine

Create warm, evolving ambient soundscapes with tape-style looping and sound-on-sound layering. This audio effect plugin offers long delay times and analog degradation simulations for experimental music creation. Explore presets or use it within your favorite AUv3-compatible host.

Highlights
  • Tape-style loop and delay
  • Sound-on-sound overdubbing
  • Long delay times
  • Analog degradation and tone coloring
  • Wow, flutter, and tape degradation simulation
  • Preset library
  • AUv3 plugin support
Features
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Tape Loop Machine is a free AUv3 audio effect built around tape-style looping, sound-on-sound layering, and long ambient delays. Use it inside any AUv3-compatible host to create warm repeats, evolving drones, layered guitar textures, synth soundscapes, and slow-moving experimental loops. Simple enough to pick up in minutes. Deep enough to get lost in. Features: - Tape-style loop and delay behavior - Sound-on-sound overdub layering - Long delay times for ambient and drone use - Analog degradation and tone coloring - Wow, flutter, and tape degradation simulation - Presets for quick sound exploration - AUv3 plugin support The standalone app is included for exploring presets and quickly auditioning sounds. For the full experience, load Tape Loop Machine BA2 as an AUv3 audio effect inside your favorite host, connect a guitar, synth, microphone, or any audio source, and start building evolving loops.

Screenshots

Jynth4 screens
Tape Loop Machine3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tape Loop Machine at 5.0 against Jynth's 4.3. Tape Loop Machine also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Jynth's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Jynth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tape Loop Machine asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tape Loop Machine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Jynth's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tape Loop Machine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jynth ships an update every 2 weeks, Tape Loop Machine fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Jynth versus Tape Loop Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJynthTape Loop Machine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (10 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFingerlabBaturay Koc

Customer experience

Jynth

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Tape Loop Machine

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Jynth

One-time1
  • Full Version$9.99
None

Tape Loop Machine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jynth free?
Jynth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tape Loop Machine free?
Tape Loop Machine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jynth or Tape Loop Machine?
Tape Loop Machine is rated higher. Jynth averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Tape Loop Machine averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Jynth or Tape Loop Machine have ads?
Neither Jynth nor Tape Loop Machine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jynth or Tape Loop Machine?
Jynth ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tape Loop Machine fortnightly. Most recently, Jynth was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tape Loop Machine on September 30, 2026.

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