Comparison

Derson DSynth Mobile vs Guitar Buddha

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

Head to head
About

Derson DSynth Mobile

Create complex sounds with a polyphonic synthesizer. Build custom patches using multiple oscillators, envelopes, and a flexible effects chain. Practice or perform with responsive on-screen keys and MIDI input.

Highlights
  • Multi-layer oscillators
  • Per-oscillator envelopes and filters
  • Reorderable FX chain
  • Preset browser
  • On-screen keyboard
  • MIDI input
  • Visualizers
Features
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DSynth Mobile is a low-latency polyphonic synthesizer for sound design, practice, and performance. Build patches with up to 10 oscillator layers, per-layer envelopes, detune, filters, a reorderable FX chain, factory and user presets, MIDI input, and responsive on-screen keys. Features: - Multi-layer oscillators with sine, square, saw, triangle, and noise waveforms - Per-oscillator ADSR, volume, detune, and filter controls - Global filter and master envelope - Reorderable FX chain with distortion, chorus, echo, delay, phaser, and reverb - Preset browser with factory and user presets - On-screen keyboard with octave controls and velocity from touch position - Oscilloscope and spectrum visualizers - Optional background audio

About

Guitar Buddha

This app offers a calm space for guitarists to practice without pressure. It provides tools for managing songs, capturing ideas, jamming with backing tracks, tuning, and practicing fundamentals. All your musical creations stay private on your device.

Highlights
  • Song library with lyrics and chords
  • Idea capture for riffs and melodies
  • On-demand backing band for jamming
  • Multi-tuning guitar tuner
  • Practice tools including chord diagrams and metronome
  • Apple Watch and home screen widgets
Features
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A quieter way to sit with your guitar. Every feature free, forever — no subscription, no account, no streaks. Learn songs, capture riffs before they fade, jam with a backing band. Everything stays on your device. - `SONGS` — learn the songs you love: transpose, capo, auto-scroll, simplify. - `IDEAS` — hum or play a riff; the chords and key are detected and kept. - `JAM` — a backing band in your key, at your tempo — drums, bass, keys. - `TUNER` — twenty tunings, standard to DADGAD, with a sweetened mode. - `PRACTICE` — routines, drills, Scale Coach, half-speed looper. - `ON YOUR WRIST` — metronome, tuner, and chords on Apple Watch, in haptics. - `NOTHING LEAVES YOUR PHONE` — no account, no cloud, no tracking. - `FREE MEANS FREE` — every feature, unlocked, forever; the tip jar is there if it helps you play more. - `THE FAMILY` — Bass Buddha, Ukulele Buddha, and Drum Buddha are waiting when you pick up something new.

Screenshots

Derson DSynth Mobile4 screens
Guitar Buddha4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Guitar Buddha at 5.0 against Derson DSynth Mobile's 3.0. Guitar Buddha also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Derson DSynth Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Guitar Buddha sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Derson DSynth Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Guitar Buddha holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guitar Buddha has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Derson DSynth Mobile versus Guitar Buddha: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDerson DSynth MobileGuitar Buddha
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDERSON PRODUCTIONS, LLCLazy Lopez Productions

In-app purchases

None

Derson DSynth Mobile

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Guitar Buddha

One-time3
  • Thanks!$0.99
  • Supporter$4.99
  • Keep it flowing$9.99

Questions

Is Derson DSynth Mobile free?
Derson DSynth Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Guitar Buddha free?
Guitar Buddha is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Derson DSynth Mobile or Guitar Buddha?
Guitar Buddha is rated higher. Derson DSynth Mobile averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Guitar Buddha averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Derson DSynth Mobile or Guitar Buddha have ads?
Neither Derson DSynth Mobile nor Guitar Buddha shows ads.

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