# SynthMaster Player vs DRC

The clearest difference is price: SynthMaster Player at Free against DRC's $8.99. SynthMaster Player also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). DRC's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 52%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

SynthMaster Player is free to download; DRC costs $8.99 up front. SynthMaster Player sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and DRC sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DRC holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DRC has 656 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 84% of DRC's.

SynthMaster Player ships an update every 3 months, DRC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SynthMaster Player | DRC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-player/id944155926/reviews) | **[4.7 (656 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drc-polyphonic-synthesizer/id973055710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **656** |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 308 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KV331 Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/944155925) | [Imaginando Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/895445015) |

## 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


### DRC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drc-polyphonic-synthesizer/id973055710)

This virtual analog synthesizer offers classic analog sound design with a user-friendly interface. Explore rich sonic textures and create unique patches with its versatile oscillators, filters, and built-in effects. Compatible with popular music production apps.

**Highlights:** AUv3 compatible, Up to 8 voices, Multi-wave oscillators, 4 pole self resonant low pass Ladder Filter, Stereo Tape Delay, Lush Stereo Reverb, Arpeggiator

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Sonic Alchemy | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pop Essentials | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Factory Expansion | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Sounds From Outer Space | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Iconic Sounds Vol. 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Iconic Sounds Vol. 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Iconic Sounds Vol. 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Constellations Toolkit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Iconic Sounds Vol. 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Electric Sheep Dreams | $3.99 | one-time |
| Timeless And Untamed | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dynamic Resonant Cycles | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Synth Engine | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredible sound quality
- 🔒 Stable and reliable
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Versatile and powerful
- 👍 Excellent preset library

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when restoring purchases
- Compatibility issues with some iOS versions or devices

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth MIDI support
- More advanced modulation options
- Improved preset management and organization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SynthMaster Player free?

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

### Is DRC free?

DRC costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

DRC is rated higher. SynthMaster Player averages 4.4 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while DRC averages 4.7 from 656 ratings.

### Do SynthMaster Player or DRC have ads?

Neither SynthMaster Player nor DRC shows ads.

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

SynthMaster Player ships an update every 3 months, and DRC every 2 months. Most recently, SynthMaster Player was updated on October 15, 2026 and DRC on October 19, 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.*