Fingerophone vs Retro Pocket Synth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Fingerophone
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Fingerophone brings the feel of a classic pocket electronic instrument to your iPhone and iPad: slide a finger to play, with no extra hardware to buy. Slide across the compact hex keyboard to play an electronic tone instantly. It is a real monophonic touch synthesizer that makes its own warm, analog-style sound: two slightly detuned oscillators give it a vintage warmth, a resonant low-pass filter rounds off the digital edge, and vibrato adds the familiar wobble. Every control stays within reach while the note is still playing: - Four waveforms (sine, triangle, saw, square), crossfaded as you switch - Vibrato for the classic pocket-synth wobble - Tone to darken or brighten the sound - Drive to push it from clean into gritty - Volume A live oscilloscope draws the actual signal coming out of the synth, so the screen moves with the sound instead of running a canned animation. Scroll the keyboard across several octaves and play quick melodies, sustained drones, and noisy little riffs. Plug in a MIDI keyboard to play the synth, then map its knobs to the controls with MIDI Learn. The sound is generated on your device. You can play without an account or an internet connection. Whether you want to experiment with a pocket synth, explore warm analog-style sounds, or try a finger-played instrument without buying hardware, Fingerophone keeps everything on one focused screen.
Retro Pocket Synth
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Turn your iPad or iPhone into a stylish retro pocket synthesizer. Retro Pocket Synth combines a playable 24-note keyboard with expressive sound controls, visual feedback, and a collection of classic-inspired designs. Tap or glide across the keys to create melodies, experiment with sound, and enjoy a unique instrument designed for quick musical exploration. Features: ⢠Play a responsive 24-note virtual keyboard ⢠Shape your sound with Envelope, LFO, Delay, and Filter controls ⢠Adjust volume with dedicated controls ⢠Enjoy animated speaker feedback while playing ⢠Record your performances with a countdown timer ⢠Save, play, manage, and share your recordings ⢠Choose from Classic, Modern Cyberpunk, Polished Wood, and Retro Orange themes ⢠Customize the stylus with colorful skins ⢠Enable haptic feedback for a more tactile playing experience ⢠Use built-in presets to quickly explore different sounds Whether you are creating a melody, experimenting with synth tones, or simply looking for a fun musical instrument, Retro Pocket Synth brings a compact studio-inspired experience to your pocket. No musical experience required. Just play, create, and enjoy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Fingerophone at none against Retro Pocket Synth's shown. Retro Pocket Synth's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Fingerophone | Retro Pocket Synth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | ā |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.6 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maxim Oransky | asywalul fikri |
In-app purchases
Fingerophone
No in-app purchases
Retro Pocket Synth
No in-app purchases
Questions
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