# Pro vs AD

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pro at every 4 days against AD's every 3 weeks. Pro also leads on chart position (#129 vs unranked) and review sentiment (96% vs 86%). AD's advantage is price ($6.99 vs $7.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Pro costs $7.99 and AD $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pro against 4.7 for AD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pro has 81 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Pro's written reviews are positive against 86% of AD's.

Pro ships an update every 4 days, AD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro | AD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-a5-synth-plus-auv3/id6764386977/reviews)** | [4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-202/id6795327427/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **95.5% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AudioKit Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307785645) | [Audio Damage, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248448317) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-a5-synth-plus-auv3/id6764386977)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app emulates the sound of an iconic analog poly synthesizer, offering a wide range of sonic possibilities from warm pads to soaring leads. It features advanced modeling, multiple filter styles, and extensive customization options for musicians.

**Highlights:** 10-voice polyphonic analog synth emulation, Authentic Poly-Mod and filter modeling, Dual filter styles: Classic Stepped and Modern Smooth, Extensive preset library with 600+ sounds, Microtonality panel with 150 curated scales, AUv3 plugin support for DAWs, Vintage-style step sequencer and arpeggiator

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### AD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-202/id6795327427)

This app emulates a classic 1983 micro synthesizer with modern enhancements like MPE and eight-voice polyphony. It offers a rich sound engine with multiple oscillators, filters, and a comprehensive drive section for unique sonic textures. Enjoy extensive modulation options and a built-in keyboard for immediate creativity.

**Highlights:** Eight-voice polyphony, MPE support, Classic four-pole lowpass filter, Comprehensive drive section, AUv3 and standalone operation, Preset manager with favorites, Built-in chicklet keyboard

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro free?

Pro costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AD free?

AD costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pro or AD?

Pro is rated higher. Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while AD averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Pro or AD have ads?

Neither Pro nor AD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pro or AD?

Pro ships an update every 4 days, and AD every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and AD on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*