Comparison

KORG Module vs Roland Cloud Connect

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

Head to head
About

KORG Module

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
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The best sounds, available to everyone. FREE version lets you experience the high-quality piano & keyboard sound. Announcing a new high-quality mobile sound module app for iOS! • KORG Module Pro (Full version): Achieved the #1 position on Ideal for performance and music production, KORG Module is a high-quality sound module app for iOS that contains a professional sound library. With just your iPad/iPhone and a MIDI keyboard such as the KORG microKEY, you can play studio-quality keyboard and grand piano sounds anywhere. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS ● With just an iPad/iPhone and the new microKEY, you can enjoy great sound anywhere ● Stunningly high-quality piano for free. ● Customize your sound set: Available over 30 sound libraries from the Store page. ● AUv3 support ● Ultra-low latency sound engine ● Unlock additional 4 sounds by connecting Korg MIDI controllers/synthesizers. Check the details from www.korg.com/bundle. More info at https://www.korg.com/products/software/korg_module/ !

About

Roland Cloud Connect

Explore and install a vast library of sounds, expansions, and kits for compatible Roland instruments and V-Drums. This app allows you to manage premium Roland Cloud memberships and enhance your musical creations wirelessly.

Highlights
  • Explore and preview thousands of Roland Cloud tones
  • Install Instrument Expansions on V-Drums
  • Manage Roland Cloud premium memberships
  • Load Style Packs and Drum Kits
  • Wireless connection via WC-1 adapter
  • Install Model Expansions, Sound Packs, and more
Features
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The Roland Cloud Connect app lets you explore tones on your JUPITER-X, JUPITER-Xm, JUNO-X, GAIA 2, GO:KEYS 3, GO:KEYS 3 IN or GO:KEYS 5 using the Roland WC-1 Wireless Adapter. Or you can install Instrument Expansions on the Wi-Fi-equipped V-Drums V71, V51 or V31. The app also lets you subscribe to Roland Cloud's premium memberships and install additional Model Expansions, Sound Packs, Wave Expansions, World Expansions, Instrument Expansions, and Kit Packs to these products. With the Roland Cloud Connect app, you can search, preview, and load tones from the thousands of sounds on Roland Cloud into your JUPITER-X, JUPITER-Xm, JUNO-X, GAIA 2, GO:KEYS 3, GO:KEYS 3 IN, or GO:KEYS 5. You can even browse and load additional Style Packs for the GO:KEYS 3 and 5 models, and Drum Kits for the V-Drums V71, V51 and V31. To use this app, you will need a WC-1 Wireless Adapter with a compatible instrument model (i.e., JUPITER-X, JUPITER-Xm, JUNO-X, GAIA 2, GO:KEYS 3, GO:KEYS 3 IN, or GO:KEYS 5). If you use V-Drums V71, V51 or V31, you do not need a WC-1 as it has built-in Wi-Fi capability. You will also need a registered Roland Account and an internet connection. Applicable models: - JUPITER-X/JUPITER-Xm (Ver.2.00 or later) - JUNO-X (Ver.1.10 or later) - GAIA 2 (Ver.1.10 or later) - GO:KEYS 3/GO:KEYS 5 (Ver.1.04 or later) - GO:KEYS 3 IN (Ver.1.01 or later) - V71 (Ver.1.10 or later) - V51 (Ver.1.02 or later) - V31 (Ver.1.02 or later) * Any communication expenses (packet communication fees, etc.) incurred while using this software will be charged to customers. * This software might not be available depending on your country or region. * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this software are subject to change without prior notice.

Screenshots

KORG Module4 screens
Roland Cloud Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KORG Module at 4.6 against Roland Cloud Connect's 3.2. KORG Module also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 29%) and ratings volume (783 vs 13). Roland Cloud Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. KORG Module sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Roland Cloud Connect sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KORG Module holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KORG Module has 783 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of KORG Module's written reviews are positive against 29% of Roland Cloud Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KORG Module ships an update monthly, Roland Cloud Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
KORG Module versus Roland Cloud Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKORG ModuleRoland Cloud Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (783 ratings) — better3.2 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews — better29.4% of reviews
Number of ratings783 — better13
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKORG INC.Roland Corporation

Customer experience

KORG Module

All ratings783 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews261 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral12.3%
Negative36.0%

Roland Cloud Connect

All ratings13 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral17.6%
Negative52.9%

Bugs and requests

KORG Module

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Roland Cloud Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

KORG Module

One-time21
  • 7-day trial:TRITON Best selectFree
  • 7-day trial : Organ & ClavFree
  • 7-day trial : Module Perf ExpFree
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  • 7-day trial : Ivory GrandFree
  • 7-day trial : Ivory American DFree
  • 7-day trial:Essential CompleteFree
  • 7-day trial Hybrid 2Free
  • 7-day trial : 80s Dance PopFree
  • 7-day Trial : GENERAL 128Free
  • 7-day trial : OASYS PianoFree
  • 7-day Trial: M1 Best SelectionFree
  • 7-day Trial : Wild KitsFree
  • 7-day Trial : Neo SoulFree
  • 7-day trial : 80's E.PianoFree
  • 7-day Trial : Classic EP-88MFree
  • 7-day trial : Dreamy SynthsFree
  • Hybrid Synth Pack 2$4.99
  • Space Western$6.99
  • TRITON Best Selection$19.99
  • Module Performance Expansion$29.99
  • Essential Complete$39.99
6 purchases

Roland Cloud Connect

Subscriptions6
  • Roland Cloud Core Month$2.991 Month
  • Roland Cloud Pro Month$9.991 Month
  • Roland Cloud Ultimate Month$19.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Roland Cloud Core Year$29.991 Year
  • Roland Cloud Pro Year$99.991 Year
  • Roland Cloud Ultimate Year$199.991 Year

Questions

Is KORG Module free?
KORG Module is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roland Cloud Connect free?
Roland Cloud Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KORG Module or Roland Cloud Connect?
KORG Module is rated higher. KORG Module averages 4.6 out of 5 from 783 ratings, while Roland Cloud Connect averages 3.2 from 13 ratings.
Do KORG Module or Roland Cloud Connect have ads?
Neither KORG Module nor Roland Cloud Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KORG Module or Roland Cloud Connect?
KORG Module ships an update monthly, and Roland Cloud Connect every 3 months. Most recently, KORG Module was updated on September 30, 2026 and Roland Cloud Connect on September 28, 2026.

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