# SynthMaster Player vs iSoundBank

The clearest difference is price: SynthMaster Player at Free against iSoundBank's $0.99. SynthMaster Player also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). iSoundBank's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SynthMaster Player is free to download; iSoundBank costs $0.99 up front. SynthMaster Player sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. iSoundBank asks for nothing beyond the download.

SynthMaster Player holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SynthMaster Player has 55 ratings behind it against 5, 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 46% of iSoundBank's.

SynthMaster Player ships an update every 3 months, iSoundBank every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SynthMaster Player | iSoundBank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-player/id944155926/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isoundbank/id1240044349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **52.1% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 308 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KV331 Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/944155925) | [Supertintin Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/345365970) |

## 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


### iSoundBank

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isoundbank/id1240044349)

This app allows users to play sound bank files in SF2 and DLS formats. It includes a built-in General MIDI sound bank and supports importing and sharing these audio files. MIDI input is also available from external devices or virtual sources.

**Highlights:** SF2 and DLS sound bank playback, Built-in General MIDI sound bank, Import and share SF2/DLS files, MIDI In support (Core MIDI/virtual), iPhone, iPad, and iPod compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SynthMaster Player free?

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

### Is iSoundBank free?

iSoundBank costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SynthMaster Player or iSoundBank?

SynthMaster Player is rated higher. SynthMaster Player averages 4.4 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while iSoundBank averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do SynthMaster Player or iSoundBank have ads?

Neither SynthMaster Player nor iSoundBank shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SynthMaster Player or iSoundBank?

SynthMaster Player ships an update every 3 months, and iSoundBank every 8 months. Most recently, SynthMaster Player was updated on October 21, 2026 and iSoundBank on October 2, 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.*