Comparison

Cyclop for iPad vs Overdrive Synth

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

Overdrive Synth

Explore unique synth sounds processed through classic guitar overdrive pedals. This app offers professionally recorded samples with multiple keyboard layouts and AUv3/MIDI support. Unlock over 100 additional instruments to expand your sonic palette.

Highlights
  • Vintage synths re-amped through guitar pedals
  • Multiple keyboard layouts
  • AUv3 and MIDI support
  • Professionally recorded samples
  • Expandable instrument library via IAP
Features
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What does a synthesizer sound like through an overdrive pedal? To answer this great mystery, I visited NightSound Studio to re-amp a plethora of synth tones through various classic guitar pedals. The results are now available for your ears in Overdrive Synth! FEATURES: • Vintage Synths Re-amped Through Guitar Pedals • 3 Keyboard Layouts (Piano, Guitar & Scaled) • AUv3 & MIDI Support • Professionally Recorded Samples • 10 Instruments (+100 more with IAP) • Proudly Built With AudioKit The app comes with 10 default instruments, and If you like the starting sounds, unlock the full version (+100 instruments) and become a turbo-powered crunch synth master! I'm also EXTREMELY excited to bring you the full video development story on how this app was made! If you're curious to see what all went into making this app including the recording process, follow the behind-the-scenes link in the app! Special thanks to Nightsound Studios where the samples were recorded, AudioKit for providing the tools to build this app, the amazing open source synth community, and you for supporting indie developers. Thank You & Enjoy! Nick Culbertson MobyPixel.com

Screenshots

Overdrive Synth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Overdrive Synth at 4.9 against Cyclop for iPad's 4.7. Overdrive Synth also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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 Overdrive Synth 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

Overdrive Synth holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Cyclop for iPad's written reviews are positive against 79% of Overdrive Synth's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cyclop for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Overdrive Synth monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cyclop for iPad versus Overdrive Synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyclop for iPadOverdrive Synth
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (85 ratings)4.9 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.0% of reviews79.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings85 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size303 MB247 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSugar Bytes GmbHMoby Pixel

Customer experience

Cyclop for iPad

All ratings85 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive74.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative18.0%

Overdrive Synth

All ratings34 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral12.5%
Negative8.3%

Bugs and requests

Cyclop for iPad

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Sticky keys
  • App crashes
  • Unstable with Audiobus and Ableton Link
  • Patches don't change when selected
  • Notes get stuck
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  • User presets not recalling
  • Lags and freezes on older iPads

Requested features

8 requests
  • Tutorials for recording own sounds
  • More downloadable presets for simple users
  • Bigger search window for iPad Pro
  • Hotkeys
  • Sequencer
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  • Ability to limit keyboard to specific key
  • More presets for various genres
  • Update graphics for higher resolution

Overdrive Synth

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cyclop for iPad

One-time1
  • Cyclop Full Version$24.99
1 purchases

Overdrive Synth

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is Cyclop for iPad free?
Cyclop for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Overdrive Synth free?
Overdrive Synth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cyclop for iPad or Overdrive Synth?
Overdrive Synth is rated higher. Cyclop for iPad averages 4.7 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Overdrive Synth averages 4.9 from 34 ratings.
Do Cyclop for iPad or Overdrive Synth have ads?
Neither Cyclop for iPad nor Overdrive Synth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cyclop for iPad or Overdrive Synth?
Cyclop for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and Overdrive Synth monthly. Most recently, Cyclop for iPad was updated on October 21, 2026 and Overdrive Synth on October 22, 2026.

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