Comparison

pyxis minor vs Zynth

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

Head to head
About

pyxis minor

Create unique music with this intuitive instrument, sequencer, and synthesizer. Record sequences in real-time and adjust synthesis parameters for a personalized sound. Connect with friends to make music together.

Highlights
  • Real-time sequence recording
  • Adjustable synthesis parameters
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Multi-device music creation
  • Sleek aesthetic
Features
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pyxis minor is a novel instrument / sequencer / synthesizer. Users play and record sequences in real time and are able to play with various synthesis parameters to create a tailored musical experience. Bright colour, sleek aesthetic and intuitive user interfacing allows users of any age and prior musical experience / training to have a truly unique creative, musical experience. Connect up to two devices together to play music with your friends.

About

Zynth

This app transforms your device into an expressive electronic instrument. Create unique soundscapes using touch, tilt, and motion with an intuitive interface. It offers multiple waveforms, built-in effects, and dynamic visualizations.

Highlights
  • Gesture-based sound control
  • Multiple waveforms (sine, square, triangle, sawtooth)
  • Built-in audio effects (echo, pitch, modulation)
  • Dynamic visualization
  • Customizable themes
  • Beginner-friendly and advanced options
Features
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Transform your device into an expressive electronic instrument that responds to touch, tilt, and motion. Create hypnotic soundscapes with an intuitive interface inspired by the theremin and modern synthesis techniques. Features: - Gesture-based sound control with responsive visual feedback - Multiple waveforms: sine, square, triangle, and sawtooth - Built-in audio effects including echo, pitch, and modulation - Dynamic visualization that moves with your music - Dark and light themes with customizable color palettes - Simple enough for beginners, deep enough for experienced musicians - Create and perform anywhere - no external equipment needed Perfect for: - Musicians seeking a new creative tool - Sound designers and experimenters - Visual artists exploring audio - Anyone interested in music creation Download now and start your sonic journey! This app was my submission to the Swift Student Challenge 2025.

Screenshots

pyxis minor3 screens
Zynth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: pyxis minor at 44% against Zynth's 0%. pyxis minor also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

pyxis minor holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pyxis minor has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of pyxis minor's written reviews are positive against 0% of Zynth's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
pyxis minor versus Zynth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterpyxis minorZynth
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (21 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.3
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlora Creative Ltd.Philipp Ollmann

Customer experience

pyxis minor

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral25.0%
Negative31.3%

Zynth

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

pyxis minor

No in-app purchases

None

Zynth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is pyxis minor free?
pyxis minor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zynth free?
Zynth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, pyxis minor or Zynth?
pyxis minor is rated higher. pyxis minor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Zynth averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do pyxis minor or Zynth have ads?
Neither pyxis minor nor Zynth shows ads.

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