Cyclop for iPad vs Embou
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Embou
This app transforms pitch practice for brass instruments into an engaging game. It listens to your playing in real-time, scores your intonation, and provides visual feedback to help you improve. Enjoy a library of songs, adjustable tempos, and a built-in tuner for effective ear training.
- Real-time intonation scoring
- Instrument-specific sheet music
- Adjustable tempo and metronome
- Algorithmic piano backing
- Gamified progress tracking (XP, ranks)
- On-device tuner
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Turn pitch practice into a game you'll actually want to play. Embou listens as you play your instrument, then scores your intonation in real time — helping brass players build the ear that makes every note ring true. Playing your part is one of the oldest, most proven tricks in the book for improving intonation on a brass instrument. Embou builds a whole practice routine around it, so band students and community band players alike can train their ear anywhere, anytime — no teacher required. Pick your instrument — French horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, or tuba — and Embou shows you real engraved sheet music in the correct clef and transposition, every time. No guessing, no generic notation. Choose from a 12-song library of classic melodies spanning easy, medium, and hard difficulties. Slow things down with an adjustable tempo slider (or type an exact BPM), lock in with the metronome, and play along to algorithmic piano backing. As you play, a live on-device tuner shows your note against the target pitch, judging your accuracy in real time. Earn note combos, climb XP levels, and chase S-to-F song ranks, with confetti and crowd cheers waiting on the results screen when you nail a performance. Make it yours with accent color themes and light or dark appearance, and track your best ranks over time on your personal profile. Best of all, everything happens on your device. There are no accounts to create, no ads interrupting your practice, and no data collection of any kind — your microphone audio never leaves your phone. Whether you're prepping for chair placements, warming up before rehearsal, or just want to improve your pitch, Embou makes ear training feel like a game instead of a chore. Download Embou and start training your ear today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Embou at none against Cyclop for iPad's 1. Embou also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Cyclop for iPad's advantage is ratings volume (85 vs 3). 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
Both are free to download. Cyclop for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Embou asks for nothing beyond the download.
Embou holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cyclop for iPad has 85 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Embou's.
| Parameter | Cyclop for iPad | Embou |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (85 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 85 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 303 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sugar Bytes GmbH | DUN LENG |
Customer experience
Cyclop for iPad
Embou
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
Embou
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cyclop for iPad
- Cyclop Full Version$24.99
Embou
No in-app purchases
Questions
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