# KORG Module vs Portable ORG

The clearest difference is rating: KORG Module at 4.6 against Portable ORG's 3.5. KORG Module also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (783 vs 15). Portable ORG's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KORG Module sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Portable ORG asks for nothing beyond the download.

KORG Module holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KORG Module has 783 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of KORG Module's written reviews are positive against 59% of Portable ORG's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

KORG Module ships an update monthly, Portable ORG every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KORG Module | Portable ORG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (783 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-module/id1048875111/reviews)** | [3.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portable-org/id1061119868/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **783** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | **59.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KORG INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363714046) | [Audiosdroid OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/869671589) |

## What reviewers say

### KORG Module

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-module/id1048875111)

This app offers professional piano and keyboard sounds for mobile devices. The free version provides access to high-quality piano sounds, with options to unlock more sound libraries and features through in-app purchases or by connecting Korg MIDI controllers.

**Highlights:** High-quality piano and keyboard sounds, Customizable sound sets with over 30 libraries, AUv3 support, Ultra-low latency sound engine, Unlock sounds with Korg MIDI controllers

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-day trial:TRITON Best select | Free | one-time |
| 7-day trial : Organ & Clav | Free | one-time |
| 7-day trial : Module Perf Exp | Free | one-time |
| 7-day trial : Ivory Grand | Free | one-time |
| 7-day trial : Ivory American D | Free | one-time |
| 7-day trial:Essential Complete | Free | one-time |
| 7-day trial Hybrid 2 | Free | one-time |
| 7-day trial : 80s Dance Pop | Free | one-time |
| 7-day Trial : GENERAL 128 | Free | one-time |
| 7-day trial : OASYS Piano | Free | one-time |
| 7-day Trial: M1 Best Selection | Free | one-time |
| 7-day Trial : Wild Kits | Free | one-time |
| 7-day Trial : Neo Soul | Free | one-time |
| 7-day trial : 80's E.Piano | Free | one-time |
| 7-day Trial : Classic EP-88M | Free | one-time |
| 7-day trial : Dreamy Synths | Free | one-time |
| Hybrid Synth Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Space Western | $6.99 | one-time |
| TRITON Best Selection | $9.99 | one-time |
| Essential Complete | $19.99 | one-time |
| Module Performance Expansion | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎹 Great sounds and interface
- 🎨 Realistic piano and organ sounds
- 💻 Works well as an AUv3 plugin
- 🔍 Helpful as a teaching tool
- 🎚️ Excellent sound quality and options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Frequent need to restore purchases
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with Korg hardware
- 🔒 Confusing purchase options and restrictions
- 🔋 Causes device heating issues
- 🔇 Low volume compared to other apps

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased sounds disappearing after updates
- Inability to delete individual modules to save space
- Inconsistent behavior with Bluetooth MIDI controllers
- Crashes when using certain expansion packs

**Requested features**

- Add virtual pitch bend and modulation wheels
- Improve Gadget integration and availability of IAPs
- Implement AUv3 support for better integration
- Provide a more intuitive and streamlined interface
- Add more instrument categories like brass, woodwinds, and Latin percussion


### Portable ORG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portable-org/id1061119868)

This app transforms your device into a musical instrument, offering a variety of virtual instruments, scales, and rhythms. Create and record your own melodies with customizable sound settings and expressive controls.

**Highlights:** Virtual piano, guitar, oud, clarinet, Touch-sensitive keys with pressure sensitivity, Record and compose melodies, Variety of instruments and beats, Reverb and equalizer sound customization, Unique scales inspired by Arabian and Turkish music, Authentic rhythms from Arabia, Turkey, and Greece

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KORG Module free?

KORG Module is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Portable ORG free?

Portable ORG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KORG Module or Portable ORG?

KORG Module is rated higher. KORG Module averages 4.6 out of 5 from 783 ratings, while Portable ORG averages 3.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do KORG Module or Portable ORG have ads?

Portable ORG shows ads; KORG Module does not.

### Which is updated more often, KORG Module or Portable ORG?

KORG Module ships an update monthly, and Portable ORG every 3 weeks. Most recently, KORG Module was updated on October 13, 2026 and Portable ORG on October 12, 2026.

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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.*