Comparison

Cyclop for iPad vs Pegboard

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

Head to head
About

Cyclop for iPad

This app is a monophonic synthesizer designed to create powerful, deep bass sounds. It offers extensive sound design possibilities with a versatile modulation system, integrated effects, and real-time control. Ideal for electronic music production, it delivers unique and thick low-end frequencies.

Highlights
  • Monophonic bass synthesizer
  • Advanced sound design capabilities
  • Integrated effects sequencer
  • Versatile modulation system
  • Real-time control knobs
  • Preset browser with iCloud sync
  • Full MIDI support
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Cyclop is a monophonic synthesizer. It does one thing very well: delivering cutting-edge digital madness at the low end of the frequency spectrum to unleash monstrous bass sounds to the mobile world. Cyclop is the master of subs, beautifully controlling even the lowest notes, always sounding stomach-rumblingly thick. It uses mid/side processing to introduce stereo imaging between 250Hz and 4kHz. This ensures wide, interesting sounds that retain their punch and bass. There are no phasing issues, which means Cyclop cuts through the mix very nicely. Enjoy an incredible depth of sound design possibilities, great real-time control with the Wobble Knob and FX knob. Integrated effects sequencer, vast modulation system and the preset browser will take your inspiration to new levels. FEATURES AT A GLANCE: • Audio Unit v3 & Standalone • Monophonic Bass Synthesizer • 6x2 Synthesiser Engines, 10x2 Filter Engines • Analog Sync, FM, Sample Transformer, Spectromat, Saw Regiment, Phase Stressor • Vowel Filter Mode • Free Signal Flow for 2 Oscillators, Filters and Distortions. • Incredibly versatile modulation system • Multi FX Knob/Sequencer • Powerful Preset Browser with tagging and rating • Preset iCloud Sync • Full MIDI Support (Virtual, Network, External) • Transformer import: Audiocopy, Audioshare, Music Library • Ableton Link DJ Mag: “It is decidedly digital-sounding, but not in a bad way, and as the growing list of fans proves, it can be turned to good use in just about any electronic genre, past, present and (probably) future.” Rating: 9.5/10 Producer Spot: “Very good for his complexity, very versatile and easy to use if you need sub bass sound for your productions. Sugar Bytes offers High quality and good prices with all their products.” Rating: 9.5/10 Computer Music: “Anyone will find it powerful and unique-sounding, adding spice to existing tracks and inspiring new ones.” Rating: 4.5/5.0

About

Pegboard

This app offers an intuitive mobile wavetable synthesizer with a virtual analog filter. It features a harmonic table keyboard layout that highlights scales for easy improvisation and chord playing. The free version provides extensive sound design capabilities, while a pro upgrade unlocks MIDI controller functionality.

Highlights
  • Harmonic table keyboard layout
  • Scale highlighting for improvisation
  • Virtual analog filter
  • 8-voice polyphony
  • 7 effect modules
  • 16-row modulation matrix
  • MIDI over USB (Pro)
Features
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Pegboard is a mobile synth designed to make playing music more intuitive. The app is a full-featured mobile subtractive synthesizer with a virtual analog filter. Use it as a melody writing app, music scale finder, or just as a MIDI keyboard controller. How you use it is completely up to you. The keyboard is arranged in a harmonic table layout. Scales you choose are highlighted for easy improvisation. Each chord has a simple shape that is the same in every key. This layout greatly simplifies playing chords, borrowing chords, and modulating between keys. Music theory apps tend to impose constraints and can be uninspiring. Pegboard will give you an intuitive feel for harmony and allow you to come up with your own amazing riffs all through improvisation. Most of the app features are free. The synth is fully playable and programmable in the free version. Included in the free version: • Over 400 unique scales. • 70 factory presets. • 8-voice polyphony. • 4 oscillators. • 7 effect modules. • 16-row modulation matrix. • Unlimited use, no ads. Included in the pro version: • Unlimited saved presets. • MIDI over USB. The pro version is available as an in-app purchase. It will allow you to use the app as a MIDI controller. You can then connect the app to your DAW or another synthesizer.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cyclop for iPad at 4.7 against Pegboard's 4.3. Cyclop for iPad also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 56%) and ratings volume (84 vs 9). Pegboard's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and device support (3 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. Cyclop for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pegboard 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

Cyclop for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cyclop for iPad has 84 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Cyclop for iPad's written reviews are positive against 56% of Pegboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cyclop for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Pegboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cyclop for iPad versus Pegboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyclop for iPadPegboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (84 ratings) — better4.3 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews74.0% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings84 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size299 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSugar Bytes GmbHBrandon Murray

Customer experience

Cyclop for iPad

All ratings84 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive74.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative18.0%

Pegboard

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cyclop for iPad

One-time1
  • Cyclop Full Version$24.99
1 purchases

Pegboard

One-time1
  • Pegboard Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Cyclop for iPad free?
Cyclop for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pegboard free?
Pegboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cyclop for iPad or Pegboard?
Cyclop for iPad is rated higher. Cyclop for iPad averages 4.7 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Pegboard averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.
Do Cyclop for iPad or Pegboard have ads?
Neither Cyclop for iPad nor Pegboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cyclop for iPad or Pegboard?
Cyclop for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and Pegboard fortnightly. Most recently, Cyclop for iPad was updated on August 10, 2026 and Pegboard on September 11, 2026.

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