Comparison

DEEPMIND 12 vs LE05

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

Head to head
About

DEEPMIND 12

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
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Delve into all the parameters of the Behringer DEEPMIND 12 digitally-controlled analogue synthesizer. Organise and share your patches with the built-in preset library. See every parameter of your current patch with the overview page. Blend smoothly between up to 4 different patches with the Preset Blender. Update your synth with the latest features using the bulit-in firmware updater. The app can be connected to the DEEPMIND 12 using any iOS-compatible MIDI interface, including Bluetooth MIDI & Apple's MIDI Network Session. You can plug straight into the DEEPMIND 12 using Apple's USB Camera Connection Kit.

About

LE05

Explore a vast collection of vintage synth sounds inspired by early 2000s digital music. This app offers over 1,000 samples and 60+ PCM sound sources, with over 100 presets for immediate inspiration. It functions as a standalone instrument or an AUv3 plugin for popular DAWs.

Highlights
  • Vintage digital synth sounds
  • Over 1,000 individual samples
  • 60+ multi-sampled PCM sound sources
  • Over 100 inspiring presets
  • Standalone and AUv3 modes
  • AUv3 automation
Features
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"Sounds Really Awesome!" - The Sound Test Room DIGITALISM 2000 is a new vintage synth module featuring exclusive sounds recorded from Digital Synths from the early 2000s. Retro and modern. These sounds were custom created for this app by the sound designers behind hit-making producers. Over 1,000+ individual samples were recorded from hardware synths and processed to perfection to make this expressive instrument for you! - Digital Synth Sounds: Pads, EPs, Synth, Bass, and more - Over 1,000+ individual samples custom recorded for this app - Over 60+ exclusive multi-sampled PCM sound sources - Compressed to under 180mb to save space - Over 100+ inspiring and creative presets - Easy-to-use controls - OUR BIGGEST LIMITED EDITION APP YET! - Universal: iPad & iPhone included - Standalone and AUv3 Modes Lightweight & powerful. Tweak the presets to make them your own. Run multiple instances of this AUv3 plugin effortlessly. FEATURES: - New powerful AUv3 code. Works great as an AU plugin in GarageBand, Cubasis 3, BM3, NS2, AUM, Auria Pro, and more - AUv3 Automation If you liked the sounds of Digital D1 & FM Player, this app builds on that and takes you on a journey to the next decade, from the 80s & 90s to the 2000s! REQUIREMENTS: Requires iPhone 6s size or above! (Will not work on 1st gen SE models) Will the apps still be updated? The apps will be updated for new iOS versions, to ensure that your limited edition apps continue to work as iOS technology progresses. Subscribe to access to premium app features; subscription details are the following: - Length: weekly or yearly - Free trial: only on selected subscriptions - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase - Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Terms & Conditions: [https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/LE05-Digitalism-2000-AUv3-Terms-Conditions-150cf6557a08802389aad0765382fe66?pvs=4](https://www.notion.so/LE05-Digitalism-2000-AUv3-Terms-Conditions-150cf6557a08802389aad0765382fe66?pvs=21) Privacy Policy: [https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/LE05-Digitalism-2000-AUv3-Privacy-Policy-150cf6557a08806fabb3cbff1e1f5f3f?pvs=4](https://www.notion.so/LE05-Digitalism-2000-AUv3-Privacy-Policy-150cf6557a08806fabb3cbff1e1f5f3f?pvs=21) * NOTE: This app has no official affiliation with AudioKit Pro, LLC. It was built using the free AudioKit source code.

Screenshots

LE054 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LE05 at 55% against DEEPMIND 12's 19%. LE05 also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (139 vs 12). DEEPMIND 12's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. LE05 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. DEEPMIND 12 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LE05 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LE05 has 139 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 55% of LE05's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DEEPMIND 12 ships an update every 3 months, LE05 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
DEEPMIND 12 versus LE05: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDEEPMIND 12LE05
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (12 ratings)4.1 (139 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.3% of reviews54.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12139 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB209 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMusic Group Research UK LimitedAudiobus Pty Ltd

Customer experience

DEEPMIND 12

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive19.3%
Neutral8.1%
Negative72.6%

LE05

All ratings139 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive54.9%
Neutral12.2%
Negative32.9%

User reviews

DEEPMIND 12

From 12 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

LE05

From 139 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎶 Amazing sounds and presets
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💡 Innovative sound design
  • 💰 Great value for price
  • ✨ High-quality audio output

Room to improve

  • 💸 Unacceptable subscription model
  • ❌ No longer recognized in GarageBand
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 💾 State-saving issues
  • 🚫 Audio not saving

Bugs and requests

DEEPMIND 12

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • App does not launch
  • Wi-Fi connection issues
  • MIDI In and Out not selectable
  • App not recognized by synth
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  • Cannot install on newer iOS
  • Dialog box that won't go away
  • App not communicating with Deep Mind on Mac OS

Requested features

7 requests
  • Update app for current iOS versions
  • Improve Wi-Fi connectivity stability
  • Add a note sequencer
  • Allow saving presets and favorites
  • Add Bluetooth MIDI support
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  • Update firmware updater feature
  • Make app compatible with Mac OS

LE05

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • GarageBand crashes when opening songs with the Audio Unit
  • Digitalism not recognized in GarageBand
  • No sound when playing MIDI tracks in GarageBand
  • State-saving doesn't hold Audio Unit patch settings and parameters
  • App crashes at the point of entering the song editor
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  • App no longer opens in projects (GarageBand, Logic, Cubasis)
  • No audio when reopening projects
  • Preset selection causes crashes in Cubasis
  • Background audio feature does not work
  • Scrolling through sound bank menus is jumpy or doesn't work
  • Audio bugs need fixing
  • Crashes at times, not very reliable
  • Latency with Bluetooth headphones

Requested features

8 requests
  • Undo/redo button
  • Release for computer (Logic Pro)
  • Add Audiobus connection
  • More 80s, Synthwave, Funky, Italo disco sounds
  • Add a record button
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  • Fix UI layout on iPhone SE 2020
  • Add sustain pedal support
  • Add instruction manual

In-app purchases

None

DEEPMIND 12

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

LE05

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$2.997 Days
  • Yearly premium$9.991 Year
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  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is DEEPMIND 12 free?
DEEPMIND 12 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LE05 free?
LE05 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DEEPMIND 12 or LE05?
LE05 is rated higher. DEEPMIND 12 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while LE05 averages 4.1 from 139 ratings.
Do DEEPMIND 12 or LE05 have ads?
LE05 shows ads; DEEPMIND 12 does not.
Which is updated more often, DEEPMIND 12 or LE05?
DEEPMIND 12 ships an update every 3 months, and LE05 every 6 weeks. Most recently, DEEPMIND 12 was updated on November 2, 2026 and LE05 on November 7, 2026.

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