GaMBi vs SquareSynth 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GaMBi
This app allows chiptune enthusiasts to deeply customize classic video game music. It offers extensive playback controls, integration with other music apps, and access to a large library of licensed tracks. Export your creations or share them with the chiptune community.
- Loop and shuffle playback
- Track favorites and playlist creation
- Channel toggle and equalizer
- AudioCopy and Audiobus support
- Sample export to iTunes
- Library sort and search
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GaMBi is an iOS app for chiptune fans, performers, DJs, and remix artists, allowing deep customization of classic video game sound and connection with hundreds of other music-making apps via channel control, AudioCopy, Audiobus, and sample export. GaMBi contains over 60 licensed tracks and two full hours of music from classic and modern composers including: Jeroen Tel, Jon Dunn, C-jeff, Blitz Lunar, Tappy, Hally, and 1H1D!! Key features include: - loop, shuffle, track favorites - library sort and search - playlist creation - channel toggle and built-in equalizer - AudioCopy, Audiobus, export to iTunes Supported formats include, NSF, GBS, SPC, VGM, HES, KSS, AY, SAP, and more. Check out our trailer, manual, and get support at: http://ichigoichie.org/gambi Twitter: http://twitter.com/gambi_app Facebook: http://facebook.com/gambiapp
SquareSynth 2
Create 8-bit style music with this professional chiptune synthesizer. It offers versatile sound design inspired by classic consoles and integrates with modern music production tools.
- 8-bit style synthesizer
- NES and Commodore 64 inspired
- Audio Unit (AUv3) support
- Audiobus support
- 8 multitimbral channels
- Looping sound recorder with .wav sharing
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SquareSynth is an 8bit style synthesizer. It takes features from the NES console, and the Commodore 64 personal computer. It is a versatile, pro-quality chiptune music maker. Easily integrates with Audio Unit (AUv3) hosts to create a complete song writing solution. If you would like to experiment with lofi sounds and textures with modern features, look no farther. Features: ▷ Audio Unit Version 3 support. ▷ 8 multitimbral channels (5 voices each), accessible via MIDI. ▷ Each voice contains 4 waveforms (Pulse, 4-bit Triangle, Short Noise, Long Noise). ▷ Classic 8bit arcade video game sounds (blorp). ▷ Multi-mode Filter. ▷ Looping sound recorder, with .wav file sharing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GaMBi at 4.5 against SquareSynth 2's 4.1. GaMBi also leads on price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (14.8 vs 17.6). SquareSynth 2's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
GaMBi costs $4.99 and SquareSynth 2 $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GaMBi holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of GaMBi's written reviews are positive against 63% of SquareSynth 2's.
GaMBi ships an update every 4 months, SquareSynth 2 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GaMBi | SquareSynth 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (43 ratings) — better | 4.1 (37 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews — better | 62.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | 37 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.8 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Ventura | James Navarro |
Customer experience
GaMBi
SquareSynth 2
In-app purchases
GaMBi
No in-app purchases
SquareSynth 2
No in-app purchases
