Comparison

Transfer Function vs AV Synth

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

Head to head
About

Transfer Function

This app performs dual-FFT acoustic analysis for sound systems, including music. It offers magnitude, phase, and coherence graphs, a delay finder, and a signal generator. It can operate with internal microphones or external audio interfaces for comprehensive sound system monitoring and equalization.

Highlights
  • Dual-FFT acoustic analysis
  • Magnitude, Phase, Coherence graphs
  • Delay Finder
  • Signal Generator
  • Music as signal source
  • Internal microphone support
  • Two-channel audio interface compatibility
Features
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Transfer Function is a dual-FFT acoustic analysis app that is used for sound system audio analysis. Since it can operate with music as the signal source, it can be used during a musical performance to monitor and turn the system equalization during the show. Transfer function includes: -- Magnitude Graph -- Phase Graph -- Coherence Plot -- Delay Finder -- Signal Generator Normally a transfer function requires a two-channel interface, and that is true with this one, also, if you want to use it with program material (music). However, you can use our Transfer Funciton with the internal iOS microphone, if you can send the pink noise generator output to the sound system input. In this configuration, the internal generator is routed back to the input as the reference channel. You can measure delay, magnitude, and phase using this setup. When you use Transfer Function with a two-channel audio interface to run, such as the Studio Six Digital iAudioInterface2, then you can also use any audio source as the test signal, including music. See our website for more information.

About

AV Synth

Create dynamic, layered visual compositions that react to live music. Design and modulate up to five independent visual layers with complex effect chains. Save and recall presets for live performance or studio use.

Highlights
  • Layered visual compositions
  • Live audio-reactive graphics
  • Chained effect processing
  • Parameter automation
  • Saveable presets
  • High-quality video recording (PRO)
  • NDI network streaming (PRO)
Features
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AV Synth – Visual Instrument is a real-time procedural graphics engine for creating reactive, layered visual compositions. Design, blend, and modulate up to five independent visual layers, each powered by live-generated visuals and chained effect processing. Build complex effect chains per layer, automate parameters to your music, and sculpt motion, color, and dynamics in real time—just like playing a visual instrument. Every creation can be saved as a preset and recalled instantly for live performance or studio work. The PRO version unlocks high-quality video recording and NDI network streaming for professional workflows. This app is designed for: - Live visual performance - Audio-reactive motion graphics - Experimental visual synthesis https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Transfer Function3 screens
AV Synth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AV Synth at 100% against Transfer Function's 25%. AV Synth also leads on price (Free vs $49.99) and rating (4.0 vs 3.0). Transfer Function's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

AV Synth is free to download; Transfer Function costs $49.99 up front. Transfer Function sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AV Synth sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AV Synth holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Transfer Function's written reviews are positive against 100% of AV Synth's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transfer Function ships an update every 6 months, AV Synth every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Transfer Function versus AV Synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransfer FunctionAV Synth
Price$49.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew SmithMarvin Krueger

Customer experience

Transfer Function

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

AV Synth

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Transfer Function

One-time1
  • Reference Curves Option$14.99
2 purchases

AV Synth

Subscriptions2
  • AV PRO Weekly$6.997 Days
  • AV Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Transfer Function free?
Transfer Function costs $49.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is AV Synth free?
AV Synth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Transfer Function or AV Synth?
AV Synth is rated higher. Transfer Function averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while AV Synth averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Transfer Function or AV Synth have ads?
Neither Transfer Function nor AV Synth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transfer Function or AV Synth?
Transfer Function ships an update every 6 months, and AV Synth every 3 days. Most recently, Transfer Function was updated on September 24, 2026 and AV Synth on September 9, 2026.

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