Comparison

Collider vs miRack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Collider

Enhance your Elektron Analog Rytm drum machine with this performance and control surface app. It offers extensive randomization, parameter control across all tracks, and creative pattern generation tools to unlock new sonic possibilities.

Highlights
  • Randomized Kits and sound design
  • Parameter randomization and morphing
  • Cross-track parameter control
  • Scene and performance randomization
  • Euclidean and algorithmic pattern generation
  • Save and load kits, tracks, and patterns
  • XY pads for FX and filter control
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Collider is a performance and control surface for Elektron's Analog Rytm drum machine. Unlock the full potential of your drum machine with minimal effort and programming! Features: - Randomized Kits of a certain flavor + sound design functions - Intelligently randomize and morph Parameters, Pages, Tracks, FX, Patterns, Trigs & Parameter Locks - Control common parameters across ALL Tracks - Scenes and Performance Randomization - Pattern Mode: Euclidean patterns, humanization, randomization, pattern algorithms and much more! - Over 300 drum grooves from various genres are included to kickstart your production - Automate the addition of TRC conditions and P-Locks, Randomize Retrig Rates and Sequence Lengths creating interesting and evolving patterns - Save and Load Kits, Tracks, MFX, Mixer Settings, Kit Snapshots & Pattern Snapshots - Mixer Mode - Chromatic Mode - XY Pads to control Master Filter, FX, Drive - Link multiple tracks to single pads for layering * Compatible with both MK1 and MK2, requires RYTM OS 1.60 or higher * Not compatible with Overbridge

About

miRack

This app offers a comprehensive Eurorack-style modular synthesizer environment for creating custom synths, audio/MIDI effects, and controlling other applications. It features a vast library of modules and integrates with hardware and software for flexible music production and live performance.

Highlights
  • Polyphonic Eurorack-style modular environment
  • Over 800 third-party modules
  • AUv3 plugin hosting
  • Multi-channel audio input/output
  • MIDI input/output with clock sync
  • Ableton Link support
  • iCloud patch syncing
Features
Currently charting
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miRack is a polyphonic Eurorack-style modular environment. It aims to provide user experience and audio quality close to those of the real Eurorack hardware. miRack can be used to build custom synthesizers, audio and MIDI effects, control other apps and equipment, as a playground to explore and learn modular synths, and for live performances. miRack is also available on macOS, including Audio Unit and VST plugins. * Comes with more than 800 modules created by third-party developers and adapted for mobile devices by miRack team. New modules are added regularly. * Includes AUv3 plugin. Can work as an instrument, audio effect or MIDI processor. Supports parameter automation to record and automate changes of almost any virtual module control. * AUv3 hosting capabilities (in-app purchase). Incorporate any AUv3 instrument, effect or MIDI effect plugins into your patches. * Controller module (in-app purchase) allows to design AUv3 user interface for your patch. * Multi-channel audio input and output (in both standalone and AUv3 modes), with full support for Expert Sleepers audio interface modules to integrate with hardware Eurorack equipment. * MIDI input and output, including MIDI clock sync, and MIDI learn function. Automate and control your patch, or control other software and hardware instruments with powerful sequencer modules. * Ableton Link support to synchronise with other music software on the same device or over network. * iCloud support to sync patches between iOS and macOS app versions. * Visit patchstorage.com/platform/mirack for inspiration and to share your patches.

Screenshots

miRack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Collider at none against miRack's 5. Collider also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). miRack's advantage is price ($14.99 vs $19.99) and ratings volume (683 vs 13). On rating, review sentiment and ads 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

Collider costs $19.99 and miRack $14.99 up front. miRack sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Collider asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Collider holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: miRack has 683 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Collider's written reviews are positive against 86% of miRack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Collider ships an update monthly, miRack weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Collider versus miRack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollidermiRack
Price$19.99$14.99 — better
Rating5.0 (13 ratings) — better4.8 (683 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better85.9% of reviews
Number of ratings13683 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB359 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcos KohlerMIFKI PTY LTD

Customer experience

Collider

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

miRack

All ratings674 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral6.2%
Negative7.9%

Bugs and requests

Collider

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

miRack

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Knob controls sometimes become unresponsive
  • Saving and loading patches can be unreliable
  • Compatibility issues with older iPad models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add polyphonic support
  • Implement undo/redo functionality
  • Integrate with popular DAWs and audio apps
  • Provide more comprehensive module library
  • Add preset management and sharing options

In-app purchases

None

Collider

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

miRack

One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • AUv3 Hosting Modules$4.99
  • Controller Module$4.99

Questions

Is Collider free?
Collider costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is miRack free?
miRack costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Collider or miRack?
Collider is rated higher. Collider averages 5.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while miRack averages 4.8 from 683 ratings.
Do Collider or miRack have ads?
Neither Collider nor miRack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Collider or miRack?
Collider ships an update monthly, and miRack weekly. Most recently, Collider was updated on November 1, 2026 and miRack on November 3, 2026.

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