Refraktions vs Sonic Synth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Refraktions
This app is an 8-track generative MIDI sequencer that uses AI to create personalized loops based on user input over time. It offers a unique approach to music creation, adapting to individual preferences.
- 8-track generative MIDI sequencing
- Artificial intelligence processing
- Time-based input adaptation
- Personalized loop creation
- User-tailored output
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Refraktions is an 8-track generative MIDI sequencer with artificial intelligence that processes input over time to create loops tailored to each individual user.
Sonic Synth
Create a wide variety of sounds with this FM synthesizer app. It features three independent oscillators, each capable of generating four unique waveforms, and offers a responsive touch keyboard for real-time performance. Enjoy high-quality audio with a 44100 Hz sample rate.
- 3 independent oscillators
- 4 waveform types per oscillator
- Volume, modulation, tone, and detune controls
- Envelope filters (attack, sustain, release)
- Multitouch support
- Responsive piano keyboard
- Core MIDI support
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Sonic Synth is very capable FM Synthesizer app with 3 oscillators. Every oscillator is independent and can generate 4 wave forms. The app works with 44100 Hz sample rate so the sound quality is great. Core MIDI - support for MIDI keyboards via USB The touch keyboard is also very responsive and dynamic - feels like a real instrument. Keys are big enough. The last wave form is our secret algorithm for string sound also generated by the oscillators. Variety of sounds can be created and even changed real time while you are playing using the setting of the 3 oscillators of the synthesizer. Sonic Synth main features: - 3 oscillators - 4 wave form types for every oscillator - volume, modulation, tone and detune for every oscillator - envelope filters (attack sustain release) - multitouch - fast and usable piano keyboard You can now use your phone or tablet as a recording instrument.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Refraktions at 90% against Sonic Synth's 0%. Refraktions also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (28 vs 1). Sonic Synth's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Refraktions costs $5.99 and Sonic Synth $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Refraktions holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refraktions has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Refraktions's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sonic Synth's.
Refraktions ships an update every 2 months, Sonic Synth every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Refraktions | Sonic Synth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (28 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.3 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jason Snell | Aleksandar Mlazev |
Customer experience
Refraktions
Sonic Synth
In-app purchases
Refraktions
No in-app purchases
Sonic Synth
No in-app purchases
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