# SynthMaster Player vs GeoShred Play

The clearest difference is price: SynthMaster Player at Free against GeoShred Play's $9.99. SynthMaster Player also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). GeoShred Play's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 52%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

SynthMaster Player is free to download; GeoShred Play costs $9.99 up front. SynthMaster Player sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and GeoShred Play sells 32 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GeoShred Play holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GeoShred Play has 518 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of SynthMaster Player's written reviews are positive against 91% of GeoShred Play's.

SynthMaster Player ships an update every 3 months, GeoShred Play fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SynthMaster Player | GeoShred Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-player/id944155926/reviews) | **[4.8 (518 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoshred-play/id1227932062/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **518** |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 308 MB | 817 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [KV331 Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/944155925) | [Wizdom Music LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/377345351) |

## What reviewers say

### SynthMaster Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-player/id944155926)

This mobile synthesizer app provides a vast library of sounds for music production. It allows users to play presets, make limited edits, and access additional sound banks through in-app purchases. It integrates with other music apps and offers a built-in keyboard for immediate playability.

**Highlights:** Preset-based sound library, Limited parameter editing, XY pads for modulation, AUv3 and InterApp Audio support, Audiobus integration, Built-in keyboard with pitch/mod wheels, Scales functionality

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Signature Sounds Vol1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| MK Expansion 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nori Ubukata Art Rock Basics | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sounds of the World | $4.99 | one-time |
| Factory Presets (PRO Upgrade) | $4.99 | one-time |
| SynthMaster 2.7 presets | $4.99 | one-time |
| SynthMaster 2.8 Presets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extra Factory Presets Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| SynthMaster EDM Bundle 1 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Dawn Of Electronic Bundle | $13.99 | one-time |
| Synth Giants Bundle | $13.99 | one-time |
| Rob Lee EDM Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great sounds
- 👍 Fantastic presets
- 🚀 Excellent sound quality
- 👍 Inspiring sounds
- 👍 Rich and full synth sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy performance
- 🐛 Presets not loading
- 🐛 Unstable on newer devices
- 🐛 Compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Purchased presets not loading
- Stuck notes
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Audiobus and IAA issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit and create own sounds
- Improved preset management
- Better integration with DAWs and Audiobus
- Background playback support
- Larger on-screen keyboard


### GeoShred Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoshred-play/id1227932062)

This app offers a unique musical playing surface that allows anyone to create music without hitting a wrong note. It features a diatonic keyboard and supports backing tracks, with options for purchasing additional instruments and upgrading to advanced features.

**Highlights:** Diatonic playing surface, Physically modeled guitar, Support for backing tracks, Inter-App Audio and Audiobus support, Optional instrument purchases

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GeoBassTrombone | $10.00 | one-time |
| GeoClarinet | $10.00 | one-time |
| Naada Dizi | $10.00 | one-time |
| Naada Nadaswaram | $10.00 | one-time |
| GeoOboe | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naada Saraswati Veena | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoTrumpet | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoBassFlute | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Features Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoCello | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoTenorSax | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoFlute | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoViolin | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naada Carnatic Violin | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naada Cello | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naada Acoustic Guitar | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naada Bansuri | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naada Rudra Veena | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naada Erhu | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naada Bass | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoViola | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoPizzBass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naada Pan Flute | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naada Duduk | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naada Viola | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoSWAM Collection II | $40.00 | one-time |
| Naada Collection III | $50.00 | one-time |
| GeoSWAM Collection I | $74.99 | one-time |
| Naada Collection 1 | $74.99 | one-time |
| Naada Collection I & II | $80.00 | one-time |
| GeoSWAM Collection I & II | $119.99 | one-time |
| Naada Collection I & II & III | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredibly expressive and responsive
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 🎨 Vast sound library and customization options
- 💡 Useful for both beginners and professionals
- 🎸 Realistic and high-quality instrument emulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices
- 💰 Some users find the pricing a bit high

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when playing multiple simultaneous notes
- Compatibility issues with certain iOS devices
- Inconsistent behavior when using the app with other DAWs

**Requested features**

- More tutorial and learning resources
- Improved MIDI integration and compatibility
- Expanded sound library with more instrument types
- Ability to save and share custom presets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SynthMaster Player free?

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

### Is GeoShred Play free?

GeoShred Play costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SynthMaster Player or GeoShred Play?

GeoShred Play is rated higher. SynthMaster Player averages 4.4 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while GeoShred Play averages 4.8 from 518 ratings.

### Do SynthMaster Player or GeoShred Play have ads?

Neither SynthMaster Player nor GeoShred Play shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SynthMaster Player or GeoShred Play?

SynthMaster Player ships an update every 3 months, and GeoShred Play fortnightly. Most recently, SynthMaster Player was updated on October 15, 2026 and GeoShred Play on October 17, 2026.

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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.*