Comparison

Cyclop for iPad vs Kyomei

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

Kyomei

Features
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When you and someone nearby are listening to the same song or artist, a quiet signal appears — a moment of connection through music. No profiles. No chatting. No noise. Just music, and the moments it creates. Features: • Detect nearby music resonance • See which song created the moment • Keep a private archive of where it happened • Runs quietly in the background Currently, Kyomei supports Apple Music and locally played audio on your device. Support for additional music players may be added in future updates. Kyomei focuses on simplicity and subtlety. It doesn’t interrupt — it reveals. Privacy-first design: • We only access your currently playing song title and artist • No audio data is collected or stored • No full listening history is accessed • Your location is only used to record your own resonance moments • We do not identify, track, or store information about other users Music is usually personal. Kyomei makes it shared — just for a moment.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kyomei at none against Cyclop for iPad's 1. Kyomei also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Kyomei asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cyclop for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Kyomei monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cyclop for iPad versus Kyomei: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyclop for iPadKyomei
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (85 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings85 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size303 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSugar Bytes GmbHJun-seob Byun

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

Kyomei

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cyclop for iPad

One-time1
  • Cyclop Full Version$24.99
None

Kyomei

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cyclop for iPad free?
Cyclop for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kyomei free?
Kyomei is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cyclop for iPad or Kyomei have ads?
Neither Cyclop for iPad nor Kyomei shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cyclop for iPad or Kyomei?
Cyclop for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and Kyomei monthly. Most recently, Cyclop for iPad was updated on October 29, 2026 and Kyomei on October 19, 2026.

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