Jynth vs MIDI Shimmer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
MIDI Shimmer
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MIDI Shimmer turns your iPhone or iPad into a professional synthesizer with a true shimmer reverb engine. Connect any MIDI keyboard wirelessly via Bluetooth LE or wired via USB-C, and instantly access 28 hand-crafted presets across five categories: Pads, Keys, Strings, Brass & Wind, and Synth. SHIMMER REVERB Shimmer reverb is the ambient effect behind countless iconic pads and soundscapes: every note is pitch-shifted up one octave and fed into a long cathedral reverb, creating a glowing halo of sound that trails above the note you play. MIDI Shimmer runs two independent FX buses in parallel — a natural hall reverb and the shimmer path — both continuously adjustable with dedicated sliders. FEATURES • 28 presets across Pads, Keys, Strings, Brass and Synth — including a Korg D1 E-Piano • True shimmer reverb — parallel octave-shifted cathedral reverb bus • Dual FX Mix panel — Reverb, Shimmer, and Master Volume sliders per preset • Bluetooth LE MIDI — connect wirelessly to adapters like the Yamaha MD-BT01 • USB MIDI — plug in any keyboard via USB-C hub • Real-time chord detection — names every chord you play (maj7, m9, sus4, inversions) • Chord history breadcrumb — scrollable log of your progression • Built-in demo — tap ▶ to hear the synth without a keyboard • Sustain pedal support (MIDI CC 64) • Background audio — sound continues when screen locks • Adaptive portrait and landscape layout for iPhone and iPad • Ultra-low latency via AVAudioEngine • No account, no subscription, no internet required
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Jynth at Free against MIDI Shimmer's $1.99. Jynth also leads on device support (4 vs 2). MIDI Shimmer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads 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
Jynth is free to download; MIDI Shimmer costs $1.99 up front. Jynth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MIDI Shimmer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Jynth ships an update every 2 weeks, MIDI Shimmer every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Jynth | MIDI Shimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 336 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fingerlab | Heinrich Krupp |
In-app purchases
Jynth
- Full Version$9.99
MIDI Shimmer
No in-app purchases









