# Egoist vs Synthcussion2022

The clearest difference is rating: Egoist at 4.6 against Synthcussion2022's 4.0. Egoist also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 50%) and ratings volume (65 vs 9). Synthcussion2022's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Egoist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Synthcussion2022 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Egoist holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Egoist has 65 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Egoist's written reviews are positive against 50% of Synthcussion2022's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Egoist | Synthcussion2022 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egoist/id859084874/reviews)** | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthcussion2022/id1614811916/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 437 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sugar Bytes GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/614418826) | [Domenico Cipriani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614811918) |

## What reviewers say

### Egoist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egoist/id859084874)

This app lets you extract grooves from any audio file, transforming your music library into a sound source. It offers tools for sketching tracks with sample slicing, basslines, beats, and effects, suitable for both studio and on-the-go use.

**Highlights:** Audio Unit v3 & Standalone, Sample slicing and manipulation, Onboard bass and beat synthesizers, Effect sequencer, Pattern chaining for song creation, Slice keyboard functionality, iCloud synchronization

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Egoist Full Version | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Fun and creative app
- 🎵 Great for sample-based music
- 💡 Powerful and flexible
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast idea sketching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Storage options messed up
- 🗑️ Included samples can't be deleted
- 🐛 Crashes on import
- 💩 Waste of money
- 🔊 Dated effects

**Reported bugs**

- Import crashes the library
- Drums not working with AUv3 release
- MIDI learn menu shows up too quickly and sticks
- Saved works are inconsistent (tempo changes, patterns disappear)
- Error Audiocopy - File of zero bytes when bouncing

**Requested features**

- Allow users to delete included samples
- Put user files at the top of the list
- Support 'Files App' storage
- Add preference to turn off MIDI learn menu
- Add more filters


### Synthcussion2022

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthcussion2022/id1614811916)

This digital instrument emulates a classic analog drum module with two voices of polyphony. It offers six synthesis modes, a step sequencer with boomerang functionality, and MIDI control for automation and external syncing. Presets can be saved and loaded for quick recall of settings.

**Highlights:** 2 voices of polyphony, 6 synthesis modes, Step sequencer with boomerang mode, External MIDI clock sync, MIDI Control Change automation, Preset saving and loading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Egoist free?

Egoist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Synthcussion2022 free?

Synthcussion2022 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Egoist or Synthcussion2022?

Egoist is rated higher. Egoist averages 4.6 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Synthcussion2022 averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Egoist or Synthcussion2022 have ads?

Neither Egoist nor Synthcussion2022 shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*