# Audio Evolution Mobile Studio vs JAX MIDI ModulePlayer

The clearest difference is price: Audio Evolution Mobile Studio at $11.99 against JAX MIDI ModulePlayer's $29.99. Audio Evolution Mobile Studio also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (172 vs 5). JAX MIDI ModulePlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Audio Evolution Mobile Studio costs $11.99 and JAX MIDI ModulePlayer $29.99 up front. Audio Evolution Mobile Studio sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. JAX MIDI ModulePlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Audio Evolution Mobile Studio against 4.2 for JAX MIDI ModulePlayer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Evolution Mobile Studio has 172 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Audio Evolution Mobile Studio's written reviews are positive against 50% of JAX MIDI ModulePlayer's.

Audio Evolution Mobile Studio ships an update every 8 days, JAX MIDI ModulePlayer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio Evolution Mobile Studio | JAX MIDI ModulePlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$11.99** | $29.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-evolution-mobile-studio/id1094758623/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jax-midi-moduleplayer/id1628626015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **172** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 163 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Davy Wentzler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094758622) | [Jens Guell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195004865) |

## What reviewers say

### Audio Evolution Mobile Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-evolution-mobile-studio/id1094758623)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app is a portable multitrack audio and MIDI recording studio. It offers virtual instruments, pitch and time editing, real-time effects, and automation for creating music productions on the go.

**Highlights:** Multitrack audio recording and playback, MIDI sequencing with piano roll editor, Virtual instruments and Soundfont support, Real-time effects and flexible routing, Pitch and time editing for vocals, Non-linear editing with undo/redo, Export tracks as separate audio files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Summer Trance sample pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| FX pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| FX pack 2 (Graphic EQ) | $1.99 | one-time |
| ToneBoosters Compressor | $1.99 | one-time |
| ToneBoosters EQ | $1.99 | one-time |
| ToneBoosters Ferox | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Keyboards | $2.99 | one-time |
| Steinway Grand Piano | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Trap sample pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Toneboosters Reverb V4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Toneboosters Compressor V4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vocal Tune | $4.99 | one-time |
| ToneBoosters FX pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Toneboosters EQ V4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO (very old versions only) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Synth pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Synth pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Drum kit pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Vocal Tune Studio | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient workflow
- 💡 Powerful features for the price
- 🎨 Great sound quality
- 👍 Responsive developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Confusing trial/purchase model
- 👎 Unintuitive user interface
- 🔋 High resource usage on older devices
- 👎 Missing key features compared to competitors

**Reported bugs**

- Undo function causes freezing
- MIDI files not importing correctly
- Audio sync issues when using external interfaces
- AU plugins not integrating smoothly

**Requested features**

- Add a global swing/groove track
- Improve MIDI editing capabilities
- Implement a more intuitive mixer layout
- Add support for MP3 export
- Integrate better with other iOS apps


### JAX MIDI ModulePlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jax-midi-moduleplayer/id1628626015)

This app functions as a General MIDI compatible multi-timbre synthesizer and file player. It can be used as a sound module for external MIDI signals or as an audio unit within compatible host applications. Create and play back standard MIDI files with over 370 instruments and drum sets.

**Highlights:** GM/GS compatible synthesizer, Plays standard MIDI files, Over 370 instruments and drum sets, 16 MIDI channels simultaneously, Audio Unit (AUv3) support, Standalone host functionality, Universal app for Apple devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audio Evolution Mobile Studio free?

Audio Evolution Mobile Studio costs $11.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is JAX MIDI ModulePlayer free?

JAX MIDI ModulePlayer costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio or JAX MIDI ModulePlayer?

JAX MIDI ModulePlayer is rated higher. Audio Evolution Mobile Studio averages 4.2 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while JAX MIDI ModulePlayer averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Audio Evolution Mobile Studio or JAX MIDI ModulePlayer have ads?

Neither Audio Evolution Mobile Studio nor JAX MIDI ModulePlayer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio or JAX MIDI ModulePlayer?

Audio Evolution Mobile Studio ships an update every 8 days, and JAX MIDI ModulePlayer every 6 months. Most recently, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio was updated on November 2, 2026 and JAX MIDI ModulePlayer on October 28, 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.*