# DEEPMIND 12 vs LE05

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DEEPMIND 12 | LE05 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepmind-12/id1184965301/reviews) | **[4.1 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/le05-digitalism-2000-plus-auv3/id1547016343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **139** |
| Positive reviews | 19.3% of reviews | **54.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Music Group Research UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/510031620) | [Audiobus Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/672585101) |

## 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


### LE05

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/le05-digitalism-2000-plus-auv3/id1547016343)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Undo/redo button
- Release for computer (Logic Pro)
- Add Audiobus connection
- More 80s, Synthwave, Funky, Italo disco sounds
- Add a record button


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*