Nanologue vs Cyclop for iPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nanologue
This app offers a versatile collection of sounds and professional sound effects with an intuitive multi-touch interface. It features a monophonic synthesizer and brings VST 3 technology to iOS devices, usable standalone or with other audio applications.
- Inspiring sounds and professional sound effects
- Straightforward multi-touch interface
- Great-sounding monophonic synthesizer
- VST 3 technology on iOS
- Inter-App Audio support
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Nanologue boasts a wide scope of inspiring sounds and professional sound effects, sporting a straightforward multi-touch interface and a great-sounding monophonic synthesizer. Used stand-alone and in connection with your iOS host application via Inter-App Audio, Nanologue brings the power of VST 3 technology to the iOS platform.
Cyclop for iPad
This app is a monophonic synthesizer designed to create powerful, deep bass sounds. It offers extensive sound design possibilities with a versatile modulation system, integrated effects, and real-time control. Ideal for electronic music production, it delivers unique and thick low-end frequencies.
- Monophonic bass synthesizer
- Advanced sound design capabilities
- Integrated effects sequencer
- Versatile modulation system
- Real-time control knobs
- Preset browser with iCloud sync
- Full MIDI support
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Cyclop is a monophonic synthesizer. It does one thing very well: delivering cutting-edge digital madness at the low end of the frequency spectrum to unleash monstrous bass sounds to the mobile world. Cyclop is the master of subs, beautifully controlling even the lowest notes, always sounding stomach-rumblingly thick. It uses mid/side processing to introduce stereo imaging between 250Hz and 4kHz. This ensures wide, interesting sounds that retain their punch and bass. There are no phasing issues, which means Cyclop cuts through the mix very nicely. Enjoy an incredible depth of sound design possibilities, great real-time control with the Wobble Knob and FX knob. Integrated effects sequencer, vast modulation system and the preset browser will take your inspiration to new levels. FEATURES AT A GLANCE: • Audio Unit v3 & Standalone • Monophonic Bass Synthesizer • 6x2 Synthesiser Engines, 10x2 Filter Engines • Analog Sync, FM, Sample Transformer, Spectromat, Saw Regiment, Phase Stressor • Vowel Filter Mode • Free Signal Flow for 2 Oscillators, Filters and Distortions. • Incredibly versatile modulation system • Multi FX Knob/Sequencer • Powerful Preset Browser with tagging and rating • Preset iCloud Sync • Full MIDI Support (Virtual, Network, External) • Transformer import: Audiocopy, Audioshare, Music Library • Ableton Link DJ Mag: “It is decidedly digital-sounding, but not in a bad way, and as the growing list of fans proves, it can be turned to good use in just about any electronic genre, past, present and (probably) future.” Rating: 9.5/10 Producer Spot: “Very good for his complexity, very versatile and easy to use if you need sub bass sound for your productions. Sugar Bytes offers High quality and good prices with all their products.” Rating: 9.5/10 Computer Music: “Anyone will find it powerful and unique-sounding, adding spice to existing tracks and inspiring new ones.” Rating: 4.5/5.0
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cyclop for iPad at 4.7 against Nanologue's 4.0. Cyclop for iPad also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 49 months). Nanologue's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and 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
Both are free to download. Cyclop for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nanologue asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cyclop for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82 and 85 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Nanologue's written reviews are positive against 74% of Cyclop for iPad's.
Nanologue ships an update every 49 months, Cyclop for iPad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nanologue | Cyclop for iPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (82 ratings) | 4.7 (85 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | 74.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 82 | 85 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 303 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH | Sugar Bytes GmbH |
Customer experience
Nanologue
Cyclop for iPad
Bugs and requests
Nanologue
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Cyclop for iPad
Reported bugs
7 issues- Sticky keys
- App crashes
- Unstable with Audiobus and Ableton Link
- Patches don't change when selected
- Notes get stuck
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- User presets not recalling
- Lags and freezes on older iPads
Requested features
8 requests- Tutorials for recording own sounds
- More downloadable presets for simple users
- Bigger search window for iPad Pro
- Hotkeys
- Sequencer
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- Ability to limit keyboard to specific key
- More presets for various genres
- Update graphics for higher resolution
In-app purchases
Nanologue
No in-app purchases
Cyclop for iPad
- Cyclop Full Version$24.99
