Comparison

Syntien 2 vs Glue Pads

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

Head to head
About

Syntien 2

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Syntien 2 recognizes a variety of input sources, including touch, movement, and sound, and converts them into data for your creative work. Syntien 2 can connect to other devices and software via MIDI, OSC, and BLE. It comes with all the standard controls you'd expect -- buttons, labels, sliders, knobs, etc. -- plus a unique set of tools that go far beyond the basics. • Use an adjustable, resizable Keyboard control to send MIDI note and velocity data, in addition to pitch bend, expression, and more. • The Touch Pad control takes full advantage of your device's multi-touch capabilities. Track multiple touches independently. Use a stylus like an Apple Pencil to send highly-expressive data with pressure and tilt sensitivity. • The IMU control uses data from your device's accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer to transmit your device's acceleration, rotation, or nearby magnetic field strength. • Use the Level Meter to track audio input levels, and use the Pitch Detector control to detect pitch. • Transform and scale outputs directly in Syntien 2 without any complex scripting! • Connect controls to each other using Macros. Use buttons to toggle a Keyboard's sustain pedal, set up a Slider to modulate the frequency of an LFO, and more! • Create your own interfaces and modify the behavior of controls in-app, on any iPhone or iPad, without the need for a separate desktop editor! Place and resize controls exactly how you want them using intuitive drag-and-drop gestures. • Modify controls mid-performance by sending data from your computer to Syntien. Incoming OSC messages are displayed on the screen and color-coded, so you'll know exactly what messages Syntien is receiving and whether or not they're being interpreted. Works with Ableton, Max/MSP, SuperCollider, TouchDesigner, and any MIDI- or OSC-compatible software.

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Glue Pads

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Glue is a live worship performance app built for musicians who want inspiring sound without a complicated setup. On iPhone, Glue gives you instant access to ambient worship pads in all 12 keys. Choose a sound, shape your tone, adjust effects, and play. On iPad, Glue expands into a complete performance workstation designed for live worship. Build songs, launch scenes and loops, trigger sounds, control your mix, and keep your performance organized from one focused workspace. FEATURES • Ambient worship pads in all 12 keys • Multiple pad sound presets • 5-band tone shaping and EQ presets • Reverb, fade and filter controls • Dedicated iPad Performance Workstation • Scene and loop launching • Sync and Free performance modes • Built-in transport and click • Performance triggers • Mixing and EQ controls • Songs and setlists Glue is designed to stay out of the way so you can focus on playing, leading, and creating atmosphere. No DAW. No complicated routing. Just open Glue and play. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Syntien 24 screens
Glue Pads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Syntien 2 at none against Glue Pads's 3. Glue Pads's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Glue Pads sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Syntien 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Syntien 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Glue Pads every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Syntien 2 versus Glue Pads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyntien 2Glue Pads
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB342 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperModuliiDarrell Liles

In-app purchases

None

Syntien 2

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Glue Pads

Subscriptions2
  • Glue Workstation Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Glue Workstation Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pads Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is Syntien 2 free?
Syntien 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glue Pads free?
Glue Pads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Syntien 2 or Glue Pads have ads?
Neither Syntien 2 nor Glue Pads shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Syntien 2 or Glue Pads?
Syntien 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Glue Pads every 2 days. Most recently, Syntien 2 was updated on October 3, 2026 and Glue Pads on October 25, 2026.

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