Best Synthwaver Apps &amp; Games

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VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave by Audiobus Pty Ltd

Lo-Fi & Chill with this AUv3

Strong Contender

Retro Rhythm Puzzle Platformer

4.0😞(132 ratings)

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This app creates unique synth sounds by recording classic synths to VHS tape and then resampling them. It offers a vast library of presets and effects to achieve lo-fi, retro vibes for various music genres. An AUv3 plugin and standalone app are included.

What We Love

🎵 Excellent lo-fi and retro 80s sound quality
🎹 Extensive library of high-quality presets
💰 Affordable pricing (at original purchase)
🎨 Intuitive and clean interface design
🔊 Versatile sounds for multiple genres
⭐ Great value for money initially
🎼 Capable MIDI implementation
👨‍🎨 Featured preset artist (Mark Hupkins) creates exceptional sounds

Room to Improve

💸 Aggressive subscription model for previously purchased app
🔄 Conversion from AudioKit broke existing projects
📊 User data tracking added without clear benefit
🚫 Removed access to previously purchased presets/banks
😠 Lack of developer communication about changes
🎯 Disrespectful treatment of original AudioKit legacy
💼 Perceived as 'hijacking' of abandoned app
🤝 Loss of customer trust due to business model shift

OverDrive - Synthwave Racer by MAGIC Spell Studios, LLC

Worth Considering

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4.7😊(85 ratings)

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Experience a high-octane rhythm game set in a vibrant 80s Miami. Cruise to an original synthwave soundtrack, swerving between lanes to match the beat and avoid obstacles. Customize your vehicle with earned coins to personalize your retro neon joyride.

What We Love

🎶 Amazing music and soundtrack
🎨 Beautiful graphics and aesthetics
👍 Smooth gameplay and controls
🤩 Addictive and engaging experience
✨ Captures 1980s vibe perfectly
😌 Calming and relaxing atmosphere
💯 High potential and well-made
🚀 Responsive touch controls
🎵 Music synchronized with movements
🌟 Original and unique concept

Room to Improve

📉 Limited content and levels
⏳ Slow content updates
💸 Ads are intrusive
🤔 In-app purchases not always clear
🔄 Repetitive gameplay over time
📱 Game can heat up devices
💡 Lack of customization options
🤷‍♂️ Some features not working as expected

More Synthwaver apps to explore

Synthwave Escape

60 Retro Rhythm Puzzle Platformer Stages8 All-New Synthwave Tracks4 Escaping Robots with Super Duper Physics

Embark on a retro rhythm puzzle platformer adventure with an 80s synthwave aesthetic. Guide a team of robots with unique physics to escape a neon bunker and defeat an antagonist. Solve challenges through 60 stages with an original soundtrack and a humorous storyline.

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Expansion: Strategy Synthwave

by Evangelos Maderakis

Easy to Play, Hard to Master!

Multiplayer strategyTerritory expansionSynthwave aesthetic

A challenging multiplayer strategy game where players use wit to outsmart opponents and expand their territory in a neon-themed world. Only one player can emerge victorious.

Synthwave SID-inspired synth

Eight-voice polyphony with unisonAudio-rate filter envelopeBuilt-in 4-64 step sequencer

Create synthwave music with a powerful, intuitive synthesizer. Features a multi-voice engine, versatile filter, built-in sequencer, and a range of effects. Record and share your creations easily.

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer

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Feature-packed Pro Synthesizer

Over 300+ PresetsMIDI SupportVintage-Style Sequencer

This is a free, open-source professional synthesizer app for iOS devices. It offers over 300 presets, MIDI support, a sequencer, and vintage-inspired filters. Learn music production basics and create your own sounds.

Polywave - Wavetable Synth

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free

AUv3 & MIDI Polyphonic Synth

Wavetable sequencerCustom waveform drawingExpansive waveform library

Create unique, evolving sonic experiences with a novel wavetable sequencer inspired by vintage synths. Draw your own waveforms, explore a vast library, and connect to external keyboards or DAWs. Record your creations directly within the app.

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Simple synthwave radio player

Nightride.fm Player

Access all Nightride FM stationsReal-time track and artist updatesCarPlay integration

Listen to various synthwave radio stations with this open-source player. Enjoy seamless playback on your Lock Screen, Control Center, and CarPlay, with real-time track information and direct links to music services.

Make & mix beats on a Drum Pad

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Tize: Music & Beat Maker

Drum pad beat makingProfessional sound packsAudio recording and looping

Create professional music with a user-friendly interface. Easily make beats, record audio, add effects, and even auto-tune vocals. Share your creations with a global community or export them for use in other digital audio workstations.

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D r i ! v e

Vaporwave & Synthwave

3D retro racing gameplayPower-ups and upgradesProcedurally generated obstacles

Experience a retro 3D racing game with vaporwave aesthetics. Dodge obstacles, collect power-ups, and upgrade your vehicles to reach the finish line as quickly as possible. Enjoy procedurally generated challenges and GameCenter integration.

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Linear Player

by DENANOT JEROME

Stunning visuals and responsive interfaceAuthentic 80s FM and Linear synthesis soundsLong samples for rich audio detail

Create unique synth sounds with stunning visuals and authentic 80s-inspired audio. Explore a vast library of presets and samples, with MIDI and IAA support for seamless integration into your music production workflow.

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Flynth - Synth & Arpeggiator

AUv3, MIDI, Bass, Lead & Organ

8-voice polyphony3 Oscillators with pulse width and subADSR Envelope editor

This versatile synthesizer app offers a wide range of sounds from leads to bass and pads. Create unique sounds by tweaking parameters or explore factory presets. It supports MIDI input, AudioUnit integration, and includes a built-in arpeggiator and effects for music production.

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Spectrum Synthesizer Bundle

4 Pro Instruments, 30+ Modes!

Multi-mode polyphonic oscillatorModal synthesisString generation algorithms

This app provides a bundle of four professional audio unit synthesizers and one effect, inspired by popular eurorack modules. Explore diverse sound design possibilities with multi-mode oscillators, modal synthesis, string generation, and granular sampling. Compatible with DAWs and AU hosts for creative music production.

Supersaw synthesizer and AUv3

$1.99

$5.99 | 67% OFF

Create rich, animated saw textures with a versatile supersaw synthesizer. Offers extensive modulation, filtering, and voice control for both standalone use and as an AUv3 plugin in DAWs.

Supersaw oscillator with selectable saw countResonant ladder-style filterDual ADSR envelopes

SynthMaster One for iPhone

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paid

Powerful wavetable synth

Wavetable synthesis300 factory presetsAUv3 support

This powerful wavetable synthesizer app offers an intuitive workflow for creating new sounds. It features a rich library of wavetables, inspiring factory presets, and real-time modulation feedback for sound design.

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