Comparison

Pocket Talkbox vs AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Talkbox

Transform your music with a professional talkbox effect. This app allows you to mimic iconic vocal sounds by shaping the sound with your mouth. Explore multiple tones, customizable scales, and pitch bending for creative musical expression.

Highlights
  • 6 professional tones
  • Customizable scale presets
  • Pitch bend control
  • Vibrato effect
  • Key transposition up to two octaves
  • Mouth-shaped sound effects
Features
Currently charting
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Now you can sound like Daft Punk, Stevie Wonder, Frampton and Zapp! This is the pro version of Pocket Talkbox, featuring 6 tones, customizable scale presets, pitch bend, vibrato, and the ability to change keys up to two octaves higher or lower. ***If you have never used a talkbox before, be sure to watch the tutorial and try the lite version first*** HOW DOES IT WORK?!? Play a tune or a tone, pointing the speaker directly into your mouth. The SHAPE OF YOUR MOUTH creates the effect (not your voice). Start by giving the keyboard a wah-wah effect by mouthing (not speaking) "wah-wah-wah" over the speaker. PRO TIP: Point the SPEAKER (not the MICROPHONE) into your mouth while you play the notes. Move your mouth but do not use your voice! Please make an effort to understand how a talkbox works before saying it doesn't. Every musical instrument takes a certain amount of practice and this is one of them. Have fun! For additional info and full tutorials, please visit http://vbiliti.com/pockettalkbox

About

AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3

This app offers a professional-quality virtual analog synthesizer inspired by classic hardware. It provides a vast library of presets, real-time effects control, and a user-friendly interface for both beginners and experienced musicians. It can be used as a standalone instrument or as an AUv3 plugin.

Highlights
  • 400+ Presets
  • Dual Assignable Touch Pads
  • Real-time FX Control
  • 3 LFOs with extensive modulation
  • MIDI Keyboard and MIDI Learn support
  • Classic Step Sequencer
  • AUv3 Plugin support
Features
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SYNTH ONE J6 (Inspired by Juno-6 & Jupiter series*) Trusted by over 250,000 iPhone & iPad musicians, Synth One J6 is now on Mac too! Pro Quality. Actually Cool. And Yes, Totally Free. Synth One J6 delivers lush pads, deep basses, classic keys, and vibrant leads that feel truly alive. No ads. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases (unless you want to leave a tip). CREATED BY VOLUNTEERS Musicians, Educators, and Sound Designers over 4 years. Synth One J6 is used in Schools and Higher Education institutions across the world. Just pure, expressive sound designed for creators of every level. EASY TO USE The interface is intuitive and welcoming. Each function has a dedicated slider or knob. Simple for beginners and deep enough for pros. • WORLD WIDE: Synth One J6 is available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Polish, Turkish, Czech, Korean, Hungarian. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT? Major accessibility improvements and Voice Over have been added throughout the app to make Synth One J6 a much more enjoyable instrument for blind and visually impaired musicians. LEARN THE EXCITING STORY: audiokitpro.com/synthonej6 Inspired by legendary synths like the Juno, Jupiter, and DeepMind series. It's not a clone. It's a new classic: built from the ground up with a custom, non-vibe coded sound engine. You’ll hear the warmth, the punch, the vibe. INSTANT INSPIRATION With over 400+ presets, a classic step sequencer, dual arpeggiators, analog-style filters, tape delay, reverb, chorus, 3 LFOs, and real-time FX control, your creativity will never hit a wall. FEATURES: ∙ 400+ Presets and Features Included, ∙ Pro Version Included, Nothing to Buy! ∙ Microtonality and World Scales ∙ Accessibility and Voice over for the Blind and Hearing Impaired ∙ Lush, Expressive Vintage Synthesizer Sound ∙ FX: Glorious Reverb, Analog Tape Delay, Chorus, Crush, and more. ∙ 3 LFOs, over 60+ possible destinations, almost everything can be modulated! LFOs can even modify other LFOs ∙ Control it with a MIDI Keyboard, MIDI Learn to map your controls to the app ∙ Classic Arpeggiator & Vintage-style Step Sequencer, with extra features ∙ Dual Assignable Touch Pads, manipulate FX in real time! ∙ Preset Sync between iPhone, iPad & Mac! Create a sound on one device and continue working with it on another. ∙ Created by volunteers to support music education and access for all PLUGIN ON iOS and MAC: ∙ iOS: Works as a Plug-in Instrument in GarageBand and Logic for iPad, AUM, Cubasis, and MORE! ∙ Mac: Tested in Ableton, GarageBand, Logic, and more! WORKS BY ITSELF ∙ “RECORD” button: Easily record your synth and sound fx, then export WAV files. No other apps needed! MADE FOR MUSIC. MADE FOR EVERYONE. Music should be for everyone. That is why Synth One J6 is truly free. No fees. Please help us share it. Tell a teacher. Tell a student. Tell anyone who’s dreamed of experiencing a vintage synthesizer but lacked the opportunity. Because music belongs to everyone. * LEGAL NOTICES This app has no affiliation or endorsement from Roland Corporation. It is not a clone of the Juno-6, Juno-60, Juno-106, Jupiter-8, or any other synthesizer. While we were inspired by the sound and legacy of these iconic instruments, this is an original creation, built from the ground up. All product names, trademarks, and images mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are used only to describe the inspiration behind this app and for purposes of reference. Their inclusion does not imply any association, affiliation, or endorsement. This project is free and was created solely to promote music creation and education. We sincerely respect the incredible work of Roland and other manufacturers in shaping music history.

Screenshots

Pocket Talkbox4 screens
AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3 at 94% against Pocket Talkbox's 43%. AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3 also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.9 vs 3.4). Pocket Talkbox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). On ads 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

AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3 is free to download; Pocket Talkbox costs $0.99 up front. AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Pocket Talkbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3 has 2.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Pocket Talkbox's written reviews are positive against 94% of AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Talkbox ships an update every 13 months, AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3 every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Pocket Talkbox versus AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket TalkboxAudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)4.9 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.6% of reviews94.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#110 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVito BilitiAudioKit Pro

Customer experience

Pocket Talkbox

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative50.8%

AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3

All ratings2,510 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.2%

User reviews

Pocket Talkbox

From 5 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable to use
  • 💡 Unique concept and functionality
  • 💰 Good value for the price
  • 🎶 Great for covering songs
  • ✨ Makes users sound cool

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Does not work for many users
  • 🎧 Sound only works with headphones
  • 🔊 No sound output from speakers
  • 📉 Poor design and explanation
  • 💸 Waste of money for some

AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazingly inspirational
  • 👍 Awesome and free
  • 👍 Ridiculously good UI
  • 👍 Must have
  • 👍 Great for AUv3

Bugs and requests

Pocket Talkbox

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App does not make any noise
  • Sound does not play
  • Headphone glitch
  • Crashing on iPhone X
  • App force closes on iPhone 6
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  • App does not open
  • Crashes right away
  • Sound only works with headphones plugged in
  • Click on note-on
  • 音が出なくなった (Sound stopped coming out)
  • App closes upon opening on iPhone 5s/iOS 8.1.1
  • Keeps crashing on 5c
  • Does not work on iPhone X

Requested features

11 requests
  • Change the design to a wheel for easier note selection
  • Add a loop function for practicing tunes
  • Allow focusing on playing a tune and then looping it
  • Design the app to accommodate not looking at the screen
  • More notes available
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  • Ability to change octaves with a button tap
  • Individual note pitch control
  • Major and minor key options
  • Octave shifts
  • Bluetooth connectivity to external speakers
  • Inclusion of E-guitar sounds

AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

In-app purchases

None

Pocket Talkbox

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3

One-time5
  • Thanks, Awesome Supporter!$2.99
  • Thanks, Awesome Supporter!$4.99
  • Thanks, Awesome Supporter!$9.99
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  • Thanks, Awesome Supporter!$14.99
  • Thanks, Awesome Supporter!$19.99

Questions

Is Pocket Talkbox free?
Pocket Talkbox costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3 free?
AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Talkbox or AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3?
AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3 is rated higher. Pocket Talkbox averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3 averages 4.9 from 2.5K ratings.
Do Pocket Talkbox or AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3 have ads?
Neither Pocket Talkbox nor AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Talkbox or AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3?
Pocket Talkbox ships an update every 13 months, and AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3 every 11 days. Most recently, Pocket Talkbox was updated on November 6, 2026 and AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3 on November 8, 2026.

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