# Derson DSynth Mobile vs Guitar Buddha

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Derson DSynth Mobile | Guitar Buddha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derson-dsynth-mobile/id6778253991/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-buddha-practice-and-jam/id6778687475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DERSON PRODUCTIONS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707114233) | [Lazy Lopez Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/405581486) |

## What reviewers say

### Derson DSynth Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derson-dsynth-mobile/id6778253991)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Guitar Buddha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-buddha-practice-and-jam/id6778687475)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thanks! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Supporter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Keep it flowing | $9.99 | one-time |


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