Comparison

TKFX vs Mynth

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

Head to head
About

TKFX

This app transforms your iOS device into a comprehensive controller for Traktor DJ software. It offers intuitive control over decks, loopers, mixers, and especially Traktor's effects via an X/Y pad. Enjoy plug-and-play functionality without complex MIDI mapping.

Highlights
  • Full decks, looper, and mixer control
  • Jog dial for each deck
  • X/Y pad for effect control
  • Plug & Play setup
  • Wireless or USB connection
  • Single or group effect unit modes
Features
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TKFX is a full-fledged Traktor controller for iOS devices. Besides full decks, looper and mixer control with a jog dial included, it allows you to control Traktor effects in a powerful and intuitive way using a X/Y pad for each effect unit. Select the effect you want to use, assign effect parameters to X/Y pad axis, enable the effect in the wished deck and touch the pad. The effect is automatically applied. TKFX is completely plug and play which means that you don’t need to waste countless hours in MIDI mapping. TKFX knows all about Traktor’s decks and effects, just select the deck or effect you want and all it’s parameters and functions will be automatically available on the respective buttons. TKFX supports effects unit operation in single or group mode. Key features: - 2 or 4 deck units mode - Full decks and looper control - Cue-points control - Jog dial for each deck (CD or Vinyl mode) - Full mixer control and crossfader - Browse & load tracks - X/Y pad - Plug & Play - Link function - Hold function - BPM sync - 1 or 4 effect units mode - 4 memory banks - Single or group mode - Wireless or USB wired connection For detailed documentation please visit www.imaginando.pt/products/tkfx PRESS REVIEWS "TKFX is excellent fun to use and DJ effects respond especially well to this kind of real-time effect control." - Hollin Jones - AskAudio Magazine "But wouldn’t it be nice to use a tablet for X/Y control of effects? TKFX does that, and nothing else – but it does it damned well." - Peter Kirn - Create Digital Music "I recommend this app for anyone who likes to use the effects inside of Traktor, as it offers you an instant way to add and manipulate effects with ease" Alan Churchill - Traktor Tips "In conjunction with a dedicated hardware controller, TKFX is a simple but effective solution for extended Traktor FX control." - Declan McGlynn - Resident Advisor

About

Mynth

Create unique sounds by drawing waveforms, adjusting filters, and controlling parameters with LFOs. Explore a vast sound palette with factory presets or build your own. Supports MIDI, AudioUnit, and live recording for track creation.

Highlights
  • Waveform drawing editor
  • 3 Oscillators
  • 2 dynamic Filters
  • 4 LFOs
  • 132 Factory presets
  • Arpeggiator
  • Live recording module
Features
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Mynth is the intuitive and powerful synthesizer by Fingerlab — draw your own oscillator waveforms, shape your sound with filters, and let the LFOs bring it to life. With 132 factory presets covering leads, pads, loops & FX, you can dive straight in or use them as a starting point for your own creations. Connect any MIDI keyboard, load Mynth as an AUv3 in your favorite DAW, fire up the Arpeggiator, add some FX, and record your track with the built-in live recording module. Mynth is a universal purchase — one buy covers iPhone, iPad & Mac. Free version includes 12 factory presets and a selection of core features. Get the Full Version IAP to unlock everything. Features: • 8-voice polyphony & 6 octaves • 3 Oscillators (Sine, Triangle, Square, Sawtooth, Custom) • ADSR Envelope editor • 2 dynamic Filters (Moog Ladder, Korg Low-Pass, Resonant, String Resonator) with ADSR • 4 LFOs with configurable waveform & Attack/Decay envelope editor • Waveform drawing editor • 132 Factory presets & Preset Randomizer • Presets & Waveform export/import • Built-in Arpeggiator • 4 FX: Tube Amp, RingShifter, Delay & Reverb • Live recording & export • Full MIDI & MIDI Mapping support • AudioBus & Inter-App Audio (iOS) • Full AudioUnit AUv3 support • iCloud Family Sharing Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: contact@fingerlab.net Stay tuned! The Fingerlab Team

Screenshots

TKFX2 screens
Mynth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mynth at 4.8 against TKFX's 4.4. Mynth also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 66%). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TKFX sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Mynth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mynth holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of TKFX's written reviews are positive against 83% of Mynth's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TKFX ships an update every 3 months, Mynth monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TKFX versus Mynth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTKFXMynth
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (45 ratings)4.8 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews82.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better44
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImaginando LdaFingerlab

Customer experience

TKFX

All ratings45 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral6.7%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative30.0%

Mynth

All ratings44 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

TKFX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mynth

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • CPU usage so high
  • Midi stucks notes
  • Audio bugs
  • Parameters not exposed in AUM
  • Presets not accessible in Drambo
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  • Arp does not work as expected
  • Sending midi to fugue machine does not work

Requested features

6 requests
  • Mono + glide
  • Better arpeggiator
  • More MIDI learns (e.g., arp params, arp on/off)
  • Sequencer functionality
  • Copy and paste function for waveforms
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  • Exposed parameters in AU

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TKFX

One-time2
  • Unlimited Usage$8.99
  • Unlock Decks$8.99
1 purchases

Mynth

One-time1
  • Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is TKFX free?
TKFX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mynth free?
Mynth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TKFX or Mynth?
Mynth is rated higher. TKFX averages 4.4 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Mynth averages 4.8 from 44 ratings.
Do TKFX or Mynth have ads?
Neither TKFX nor Mynth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TKFX or Mynth?
TKFX ships an update every 3 months, and Mynth monthly. Most recently, TKFX was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mynth on November 3, 2026.

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