# Barron Studios vs iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barron Studios at 100% against iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone's 43%. Barron Studios also leads on price (Free vs $3.29) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 1) and chart position (#29 vs unranked).

Barron Studios is free to download; iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone costs $3.29 up front. iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Barron Studios asks for nothing beyond the download.

Barron Studios holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Barron Studios's written reviews are positive against 43% of iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barron Studios | iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.29 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barron-studios/id1013858053/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impc-pro-2-for-iphone/id1413887036/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 43.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#29** |
| Size | 73 MB | 328 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Todd Macek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1013858052) | [Akai Professional](https://appshunter.io/developer/373969727) |

## What reviewers say

### Barron Studios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barron-studios/id1013858053)

This app provides information about a Houston-based music studio, including rates and booking capabilities. Users can also access a podcast, coupons, and a loyalty program for rewards.

**Highlights:** Studio information, Session booking, Rates and pricing, Monthly podcast access, Coupons and offers, Loyalty rewards program

**In-app purchases:** none


### iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impc-pro-2-for-iphone/id1413887036)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create music with a powerful sampler, vocal recording, and Audio Unit integration. Manipulate audio in real-time, sequence songs faster, and access exclusive sound kits. Learn beatmaking with integrated tutorials.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio manipulation, Audio Unit instrument integration, Advanced song sequencing, Exclusive sound kits and packs, 64-track mixer with FX, Multi-touch audio editing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Producer Subscription (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Professional Subscription (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Professional Subscription (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Producer Subscription (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great beat maker
- 👍 Surprisingly powerful
- 👍 Smooth workflow
- 👍 Awesome tool
- 👍 Dope app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes a lot
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Unstable
- 🐛 Laggy
- 🔒 Can't import own samples

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when chopping samples
- Audio dropouts
- Orientation issues
- Spotify integration not working
- Audiocopy integration issues

**Requested features**

- Allow importing own samples
- Improve sample editing workflow
- Add more effects
- Implement Ableton Link
- Sync samples across iPhone and iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barron Studios free?

Barron Studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone free?

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone costs $3.29, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Barron Studios or iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone?

Barron Studios is rated higher. Barron Studios averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

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