# Flowtones

> Virtual Analog Synthesiser & Mobile Patch Editor

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.toneboosters.flowtonesedit](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.toneboosters.flowtonesedit)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.toneboosters.flowtonesedit`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ToneBoosters
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 70,752
- **Rating:** 4.24 / 5 (288 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-03
- **First published:** 2022-03-29
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.toneboosters.flowtonesedit)
- **Website:** [https://www.toneboosters.com/tb\_flowtones\_v1.html](https://www.toneboosters.com/tb_flowtones_v1.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.toneboosters.com/terms.html](https://www.toneboosters.com/terms.html)

## Description

Flowtones Edit is an Android voice editor and real-time synth companion for ToneBoosters Flowtones. Create, modify and audition patches on the go using the built-in piano keyboard, integrated step sequencer and full VA synthesis controls. Export your mobile patches to the desktop or iOS versions of Flowtones to use in your studio workflow (desktop licenses sold separately).

Key features include a true virtual-analog engine with 4 VCOs, 4 synthesis engine types, over 30 analog-modeled filters, extensive modulation (four LFOs with 30 waveforms each, gating sequencer, envelopes), pro-grade effects (reverb, delay, chorus, formant filter, distortion), an intuitive step sequencer, hundreds of presets and an intelligent randomizer. The free demo lets you explore the synth in real time; a small in-app purchase unlocks patch saving and export.

## Rankings

- #257,918 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`

## Review summary

Flowtones is a powerful and affordable mobile synthesizer app praised for its high-quality sounds, versatile synthesis features, and intuitive interface. Users enjoy its rich filters, effects, and seamless integration with other music apps for sound design and sketching. However, it lacks MIDI learning capabilities, has issues with usability on smaller phones and older devices, and exported files may not be compatible with some popular DAWs. Some presets also suffer from audio issues. Overall, it's considered one of the best Android synth apps with room for improvements in stability and MIDI support.

### Pros

- Excellent sound quality with versatile synthesis capabilities and impressive filters, effects, and modulation options.
- Intuitive and attractive user interface with helpful tool tips and a well-designed keyboard layout, especially appreciated on tablets and Chromebooks.
- Powerful for sound design, comparable to desktop synthesizers, allowing for professional-level music creation on mobile devices.
- Compatibility and integration with other apps like Audio Evolution and desktop versions for exporting and importing patches.
- Affordable price point offering great value for digital musicians using Android devices.

### Cons

- Lack of MIDI learn or mapping functionality limits use with external MIDI controllers, frustrating some users.
- Stability issues with older or low-end devices, including buffer lag when using multiple oscillators or layered effects, and occasional crashes when accessing settings.
- Usability issues such as small button sizes on phones, short keyboard height making playing difficult, and missing or hard-to-access on-screen keyboards.
- Exported sound files are not directly compatible with some popular music production apps like FL Studio Mobile, limiting workflow.
- Some presets produce crackly or noisy sounds, with few high-quality presets available, reducing the overall user experience.

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