# DEEPMIND 12 vs Poly 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Poly 2 at 84% against DEEPMIND 12's 19%. Poly 2 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (697 vs 12). DEEPMIND 12's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Poly 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DEEPMIND 12 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Poly 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Poly 2 has 697 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of DEEPMIND 12's written reviews are positive against 84% of Poly 2's.

DEEPMIND 12 ships an update every 3 months, Poly 2 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DEEPMIND 12 | Poly 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepmind-12/id1184965301/reviews) | **[4.8 (697 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-2/id1477029326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **697** |
| Positive reviews | 19.3% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Music Group Research UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/510031620) | [James Milton](https://appshunter.io/developer/581503621) |

## What reviewers say

### DEEPMIND 12

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepmind-12/id1184965301)

Control and organize your Behringer DEEPMIND 12 synthesizer. Explore all parameters, blend up to four patches, and update your synth's firmware. Connect via MIDI or USB for seamless integration.

**Highlights:** Full parameter control, Preset library, Preset Blender, Firmware updater, MIDI and Bluetooth MIDI support, USB connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great interface for synth control
- 💡 Intuitive patch editing
- 💡 Useful for patch banking
- 💡 Preset morphing feature
- 👍 Good when it works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
- 🐛 Does not work with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Difficult to connect
- 🐛 Outdated and unsupported

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- App does not launch
- Wi-Fi connection issues
- MIDI In and Out not selectable
- App not recognized by synth

**Requested features**

- Update app for current iOS versions
- Improve Wi-Fi connectivity stability
- Add a note sequencer
- Allow saving presets and favorites
- Add Bluetooth MIDI support


### Poly 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-2/id1477029326)

This app generates evolving musical patterns and melodies using polyrhythms. It offers extensive sound manipulation with a sampler, multiple effects, and the ability to store numerous configurations. Users can also import their own sounds and integrate with other music production tools.

**Highlights:** Generative polyrhythm sequencing, Up to 8 simultaneous sounds, Sampler with envelopes and filters, Randomize capabilities, Built-in delay, reverb, distortion, and EQ FX, AUv3, Audiobus, and IAA support, Import custom samples

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro mode | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique, creative, and powerful tool
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Excellent for ambient, experimental, and generative music
- 🎹 Great for drum grooves and rhythmic patterns
- 💻 Seamless integration with external hardware and software

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔇 Lack of sustain/voice ring-out when transport is stopped
- 📺 Small interface elements can be difficult to use on iPad
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with some third-party apps

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchase not working for some users
- MIDI connectivity issues with certain apps
- Crashes upon opening for some users

**Requested features**

- Ability to preview samples before importing
- Autoslice/autochop functionality for samples
- Support for larger sample imports and automatic slot filling
- Granulizer effect
- Note repeat and vinyl effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DEEPMIND 12 free?

DEEPMIND 12 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Poly 2 free?

Poly 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DEEPMIND 12 or Poly 2?

Poly 2 is rated higher. DEEPMIND 12 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Poly 2 averages 4.8 from 697 ratings.

### Do DEEPMIND 12 or Poly 2 have ads?

Neither DEEPMIND 12 nor Poly 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DEEPMIND 12 or Poly 2?

DEEPMIND 12 ships an update every 3 months, and Poly 2 every 4 weeks. Most recently, DEEPMIND 12 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Poly 2 on November 3, 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.*