# On the 8 vs Ampero Control

The clearest difference is rating: On the 8 at 5.0 against Ampero Control's 1.9. On the 8 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Ampero Control's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the 8 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ampero Control has 61 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | On the 8 | Ampero Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-the-8-midi-clock-display/id1031425666/reviews)** | [1.9 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ampero-control/id1526244402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | — | 13.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Justin Rhoades](https://appshunter.io/developer/322122747) | [Hotone](https://appshunter.io/developer/982536111) |

## What reviewers say

### On the 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-the-8-midi-clock-display/id1031425666)

This app helps musicians synchronize during live performances and studio sessions by displaying song progress with adjustable bar intervals. It shows BPM, elapsed time, song title, and either key or received MIDI notes.

**Highlights:** MIDI clock display, Adjustable bar interval, BPM display, Elapsed time tracking, Song title display, Key or MIDI note display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ampero Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ampero-control/id1526244402)

This app simplifies the setup and control of a Bluetooth MIDI controller. Easily manage presets, effects, and MIDI messages with a clean interface and pre-made or custom templates. Take full command of your musical gear without complex menus.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use UI for MIDI controller setup, MIDI template management for presets and effects, Save and customize your own MIDI templates, Control MIDI messages via footswitches and expression pedals, On-the-fly controller adjustments, Supports standard, USB, and Bluetooth MIDI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is On the 8 free?

On the 8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ampero Control free?

Ampero Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, On the 8 or Ampero Control?

On the 8 is rated higher. On the 8 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Ampero Control averages 1.9 from 61 ratings.

### Do On the 8 or Ampero Control have ads?

Neither On the 8 nor Ampero Control shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*