Comparison

Derson DSynth Mobile vs SynthBridge MIDI Synth

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

SynthBridge MIDI Synth

Transform your device into a versatile MIDI sound module and virtual piano. Load SoundFont files, connect controllers, and utilize expressive performance tools for practice, production, or live music.

Highlights
  • MIDI controller support (Bluetooth, USB, Network)
  • SoundFont (SF2/SF3) loading and playback
  • Multi-touch piano keyboard and drum pads
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheels
  • MIDI file playback and recording
  • Customizable velocity curves
Features
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Connect your MIDI keyboard, choose a sound, and play. SynthBridge turns your phone or tablet into a portable sound module and practice workspace. You can also start with the on-screen piano and drum pads. Your sounds: use the built-in library or import SF2/SF3 SoundFonts. Layer sounds and adjust their balance, effects and keyboard ranges. Your keyboard: connect compatible USB MIDI or Bluetooth MIDI devices. Control supported parameters with MIDI CC messages. Your practice: play MIDI files, follow the note visualization, and combine a metronome, loops and Style accompaniment. Your ideas: record MIDI performances, keep named drafts, preview takes and export MIDI files. MIDI files can also be converted to WAV or AAC audio. Your setup: save performance scenes and return to your sounds and playing settings. Use portrait or landscape layouts on phones and tablets. Some features and resources require in-app purchases. iOS or iPadOS 15.0 or later. USB and Bluetooth MIDI require compatible devices and accessories. https://synth.64bit.us/privacy.html https://synth.64bit.us/terms.html

Screenshots

Derson DSynth Mobile4 screens
SynthBridge MIDI Synth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SynthBridge MIDI Synth at 4.8 against Derson DSynth Mobile's 3.0. SynthBridge MIDI Synth also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Derson DSynth Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads, device support 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. SynthBridge MIDI Synth sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Derson DSynth Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SynthBridge MIDI Synth holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Derson DSynth Mobile versus SynthBridge MIDI Synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDerson DSynth MobileSynthBridge MIDI Synth
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB76 MB
Age rating17++4
DeveloperDERSON PRODUCTIONS, LLC啟东 徐

In-app purchases

None

Derson DSynth Mobile

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

SynthBridge MIDI Synth

Subscriptions2
  • Cloud Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Cloud Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time5
  • Supporter Tip$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Supporter Plus$4.99
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  • SynthBridge Pro$4.99
  • Supporter Patron$9.99

Questions

Is Derson DSynth Mobile free?
Derson DSynth Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SynthBridge MIDI Synth free?
SynthBridge MIDI Synth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Derson DSynth Mobile or SynthBridge MIDI Synth?
SynthBridge MIDI Synth is rated higher. Derson DSynth Mobile averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SynthBridge MIDI Synth averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Derson DSynth Mobile or SynthBridge MIDI Synth have ads?
Neither Derson DSynth Mobile nor SynthBridge MIDI Synth shows ads.

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