Comparison

Mellowsound vs DIVA EVO

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

Head to head
About

Mellowsound

Experience the iconic sounds of a 1960s keyboard sampler with this app. It offers professional audio quality, allowing you to play vintage orchestra sounds on your device. Customize your sound with various effects and recording options.

Highlights
  • Authentic Mellotron emulation
  • Professional 16-bit/44.1Khz audio
  • Photo-realistic user interface
  • Blend mode for two instruments
  • MIDI and Audio Unit support
  • In-app purchases for more instruments and FX
Features
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Play the iconic Mellotron keyboard sampler heard on The Beatles, Radiohead and King Crimson records — now on your iPhone, iPad & Mac. Mellowsound is built from real recordings of our own Mellotron M400, sampled note by note across all instrument tapes. Every sound is authentic, every detail is preserved. Professional audio quality — 16bit / 44.1kHz Photo-realistic vintage interface AUv3 Audio Unit — plug into any DAW or AUM FREE VERSION includes: • 3 instruments: Flute, Clarinet & Sax • Blend mode: play two instruments simultaneously • Full Mixer, Metronome • MIDI & MIDI Mapping • AudioBus & Inter-App Audio (iOS) FULL VERSION (IAP) includes: • 18 Mellotron instruments: Strings, Piano, Flute, Guitar, Vibraphone and more • User Presets • ADSR Envelope • 6 FX: Tube Amp, Tremolo, Chorus, Pitch-shifter, Delay & Reverb • Live Recording CHAMBERLIN PACK (IAP) includes: • 18 additional instruments: Brass, Pizzicato Violins, Cello, Harpsichord and more Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: contact@fingerlab.net Stay tuned! The Fingerlab Team

About

DIVA EVO

Features
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Unleash the full power of your DIVA EVO speaker system—right from your iPhone and iPad. With advanced Bluetooth® 5.0 Low Energy (BLE) connectivity, the DIVA EVO app puts professional-grade DSP and mixer control at your fingertips, giving you the freedom to shape your sound anytime, anywhere. Whether you're a DJ, musician, performer, or audio professional, DIVA EVO transforms the way you manage your sound—fast, intuitive, and incredibly powerful. - Control multiple DIVA EVO speakers simultaneously with seamless connectivity - Instantly adjust master volume and fine-tune individual channel levels - Sculpt your perfect mix with a precision parametric EQ - Enhance your performance with delay, HPF, and ducking on MIC/LINE/GUIT channels - Switch effortlessly between 4 optimized EQ modes (LIVE, MUSIC, DJ, MONITOR) - Adapt to any environment with 3 smart location presets (POLE, FLOOR, BRACKET) - Maximize bass performance with NORMAL or CARDIOID subwoofer modes - Create an immersive stereo experience with Bluetooth TWS linking between systems From small gigs to large stages, DIVA EVO gives you the control, flexibility, and performance edge you need to sound your best—every time. Download DIVA EVO for free today and take your sound to the next level.

Screenshots

Mellowsound4 screens
DIVA EVO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DIVA EVO at none against Mellowsound's 2. Mellowsound's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Mellowsound sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DIVA EVO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mellowsound ships an update every 4 weeks, DIVA EVO fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mellowsound versus DIVA EVO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMellowsoundDIVA EVO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (237 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings237 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size899 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFingerlabProel

Bugs and requests

Mellowsound

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatibility with some iOS versions and devices
  • Issues with Inter-App Audio and AUv3 functionality
  • Keyboard not responsive or disappearing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to blend/layer multiple instruments
  • Expanded sound library with more Mellotron presets
  • Sustain pedal support
  • MIDI channel selection
  • Improved performance in DAWs

DIVA EVO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mellowsound

One-time2
  • Chamberlin Instruments Pack$8.99
  • Full Version$9.99
None

DIVA EVO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mellowsound free?
Mellowsound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DIVA EVO free?
DIVA EVO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mellowsound or DIVA EVO have ads?
Neither Mellowsound nor DIVA EVO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mellowsound or DIVA EVO?
Mellowsound ships an update every 4 weeks, and DIVA EVO fortnightly. Most recently, Mellowsound was updated on November 4, 2026 and DIVA EVO on October 31, 2026.

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