MV08 vs Blofeld
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MV08
This app is a modern digital drum machine for iPhone and iPad, inspired by a classic hardware unit. It offers a vast library of sampled sounds, a powerful sequencer with deep step editing, and extensive pattern management capabilities for creating complex rhythms and loops.
- Over 218 sampled drum sounds
- Deep step editing for dynamic rhythms
- 128 pattern slots
- Master EQ and distortion
- Audiobus and Ableton Link compatible
- Record and export master output
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Introducing MV08, a new drum machine for iPhone and iPad. Inspired by one of the greatest drum machines of all time. Re-imagined with a modern touchscreen workflow. SOUND ARCHITECTURE The MV08 features over 200 16bit 44.1k wav files that have been faithfully sampled from one of the most important drum machines in history. (featuring 60 samples for the kick drum alone!). On top of the original voice controls we have added Pan, Pitch and two editable send effects per voice, along with a master 3 band EQ and Distortion. A POWERFUL SEQUENCER Keeping the classic XOX style sequencer from the original, we have added in some powerful updates bringing it into the 21st century: All of the voice controls can now be sequenced per step, giving you limitless freedom and possibilities to create evolving and innovative rhythms (not to mention killer bass lines!). Each pattern can be 1-64 steps long and played at either a 16 or 32 step resolution – giving you endless options to create complex time signatures and long evolving loops. FUN WITH PATTERNS There are 8 banks of 16 patterns giving you a total of 128 user patterns to play with, ensuring you don’t run out of space when inspiration strikes. We’ve created a separate demo bank to get you started featuring some classic rhythms from time gone by. You can even record the master output and export to your favourite DAW. FEATURES: - Over 218 rich 16 bit 44.1k wav samples - 60 individual samples for the kick drum alone - Additional pan, pitch and 2 x send effects per drum - Deep step editing to create dynamic and evolving rhythms - Master distortion and eq - Choose between 16 and 32 step resolution - Change the amount of steps for interesting time signatures - 128 pattern slots - Record and share your sets - Audiobus, Inter app audio and Ableton Link compatibility
Blofeld
Experience the classic Waldorf synthesizer sound on your iPad with this app. It offers a powerful wavetable engine for rich, expressive tones and can control hardware units. Compatible with existing soundsets and popular hosts, it brings iconic sounds to your mobile music production.
- Wavetable synthesis engine
- AUv3 support
- Hardware control
- Compatible with existing soundsets
- Classic Waldorf sound character
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The versatile Waldorf synthesizer classic Blofeld now also available for iPad including auv3 for hosts like Logic, Garageband, Cubasis, AUM and others. With the Blofeld app you can also control your hardware and it is compatible with existing Blofeld soundsets. The sound generation of the Blofeld plugin delivers the typical fat and rich Waldorf sound character that so many Waldorf users worldwide love when they are playing their Blofeld, Q, Q+, Microwave, Microwave II/XT or even the flagship, the Wave. The secret of its sound is a powerful wavetable engine that enables these intense and expressive sounds. This unique synthesis system is based on the revolutionary PPG synthesizers of the early 80s. When you hear the Blofeld for the first time, you’ll immediately remember those edgy, assertive or bell-like timbres that have been an integral part of countless worldwide hits since the PPG era.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MV08 at $3.99 against Blofeld's $24.99. MV08 also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 62%) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
MV08 costs $3.99 and Blofeld $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for MV08 against 4.6 for Blofeld. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 28 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of MV08's written reviews are positive against 62% of Blofeld's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MV08 | Blofeld |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $24.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (20 ratings) | 4.6 (28 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews — better | 62.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #198 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Milton | Waldorf Music |
Customer experience
MV08
Blofeld
Bugs and requests
MV08
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Blofeld
Reported bugs
2 issues- No presets at first, had to delete and re-download the app
- Some old sysex files don't import properly
Requested features
2 requests- Physical emulation mode based on the desktop hardware device
- Ability to favorite presets
In-app purchases
MV08
No in-app purchases
Blofeld
No in-app purchases









