Comparison

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone vs Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit

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

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About

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone

Create music with a powerful sampler, vocal recording, and Audio Unit integration. Manipulate audio in real-time, sequence songs faster, and access exclusive sound kits. Learn beatmaking with integrated tutorials.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio manipulation
  • Audio Unit instrument integration
  • Advanced song sequencing
  • Exclusive sound kits and packs
  • 64-track mixer with FX
  • Multi-touch audio editing
Features
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iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone fuses innovative song creation with the iconic MPC workflow. iMPC Pro gave us a powerful sampler and beatmaker, and now iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone has evolved into a full fledged song creation tool with the addition of vocal tracks, Audio Units integration, a sleek new design and tons of new features! AUDIO TRACKS: Within the audio tracks, you can time warp, pitch shift, and rearrange your audio clips in real time. The sophistication of real time manipulation is captured in a simple workflow and sleek interface. You can choose from multiple input sources to record, including external mic channels, hardware audio interfaces, and IAA. Import existing projects from iMPC Pro and add your vocal tracks easily. AUDIO UNIT TRACKS: You can now load any Audio Units instrument into an Audio Unit Track! Control your AU instrument with a classic piano keyboard interface and an iMPC interface with note variation, Flux Link, Note Repeat, 16 Levels, and more. The app also features an improvement to the workflow for song creation. Song sequencing is faster, more powerful, and more flexible, so you have complete creative control. 100% NEW SOUND KIT AND MORE: Designed exclusively for iMPC Pro 2, these kits cover some of the most iconic and cutting-edge beat genres available, from producers including ADSR, Rawcutz, SampleTools by Cr2, Niche Audio, and Sample Magic. Each kit includes 16 Hi Quality samples featuring sounds from 808’s to melodic hits and stabs, designed for the best user experience possible. iMPC Pro 2 also comes with 5 additional Sound Packs for FREE (valued at $35). Grab these packs in the AudioCopy Content Store: Essential Club Collection, Classic Cuts, Dub 2 DnB, Melodic Collection, and The Diploma! You can use them in hundreds of AudioCopy compatible apps (including iMPC and iMPC Pro). iMPC UNIVERSITY: Unlock producer secrets and learn how to become a full fledged song creator with this tutorial series. iMPCU unlocks one course per day and gives you the tools you need to take your music to the next level. Fun for both new and experienced users, iMPC Pro 2 offers an expansive dive into the world of beatmaking and song editing through these courses. We’re excited for you to try it! FEATURES: Audio Tracks: - Record from built in mic, external mics, audio interfaces, instruments, etc. - Record from Inter App Audio Apps - Warp Tracks and Clips to match tempo - Access several quick editing features on Audio Clips (Pitch shift, Time Stretch, Amplify, Crop, Split, Duplicate) - Drag to arrange Audio Clips, snap them to an adjustable grid setting - Advanced waveform editing AudioUnit integration: - Audio Unit tweak mode with full keyboard support (including 2 dozen scale modes from Chromatic to Blues to Aeolian) --- - 100% New Sound Set, with 5 additional free Sound Packs - Sample sounds from Spotify - 64 Track Mixer with EQ and 4 FX sends (Reverb, Delay, Chorus/Flange, and one Inter App Audio Effect) - Chop-shop provides intuitive multi-touch editing, trimming, auditioning, splicing, splicing and processing samples - Tracks View shows an overview of all the tracks in your song - 16 Levels mode with attack, velocity, length, and tuning settings for quickly creating variations of sounds - Live Sequence queuing for real-time performance and playback - Time correct: 1/8 note - 1/32T with variable swing - MPC Note Repeat featuring 1/8 note - 1/32T timing with latch - IAA and Ableton Link support - Share beats and songs seamlessly to YouTube - 4 Mute Groups and custom-designed envelopes for all pads - AudioCopy and AudioPaste support - Improved integration and support for iMPC Pro Packs and other Sound Packs from the AudioCopy Content Store - Expert MIDI support including multiple maps and more - New Song Arrangement workflow and integrated Song Mode makes song creation easier than ever Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit

Create professional talkbox sounds and melodies with a versatile keyboard interface. Explore various scales and harmonies, and add expressive effects like vibrato and pitch bends. Ideal for musicians and beginners alike.

Highlights
  • Classic Sawtooth Talkbox Sound
  • Programmable harmonies and chords
  • 30-key chromatic keyboard
  • Jam Stack for improvisation
  • Vibrato, modulation, and pitch bends
  • 9 popular scales
Features
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Poly Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit is designed from the ground up for playing talkbox on the ElectroSpit ESX-1 mobile talkbox or any traditional talkbox, and comes with the perfect talkbox sound. The user interface is optimized for playing pro-quality melodies and harmonies with a keyboard layout that lets you fly. 30+ keys on your phone screen give you more room to express yourself. Easily add vibrato, modulation and pitch bends by dragging your fingers side to side or with the on screen pitchbend and modulation wheels to increase the funk and soul in your talkbox sound. You can also use pressure or shake to add vibrato. No musical training? No problem! Just slide your finger on the Jam Stack and get funky. The intuitive Jam stack allows you to improvise in one of 9 popular scales in any key. Technical Features: -Classic Sawtooth Talkbox Sound -Programmable harmonies -Programmable backing chords -30 key chromatic keyboard -Octave Transpose -Key Transpose -Pitchbend Wheel -Modulation Wheel -Portamento -Glide Time -9 Popular Scales like Blues and Pentatonic -Fine Tuning -works with ESX-1 Mobile Talkbox or any traditional talkbox - Selectable color skins - vertical keyboard mode Minimum Requirements: iPad 5th Gen, iPhone 6s, iOS 14 or better. iPhone 6s Plus or better recommended

Screenshots

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone4 screens
Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit at 100% against iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone's 43%. Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 2) and chart position (#10 vs unranked). On ads, device support 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

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone costs $3.29 and Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit $4.99 up front. iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone has 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 100% of Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone versus Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMPC Pro 2 for iPhonePoly Talkbox by ElectroSpit
Price$3.29 — better$4.99
Rating4.6 (1.8K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size328 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkai ProfessionalElectroSpit Inc.

Customer experience

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone

All ratings1,825 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive43.3%
Neutral15.8%
Negative40.8%

Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when chopping samples
  • Audio dropouts
  • Orientation issues
  • Spotify integration not working
  • Audiocopy integration issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • Allow importing own samples
  • Improve sample editing workflow
  • Add more effects
  • Implement Ableton Link
  • Sync samples across iPhone and iPad
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  • Expand sound library

Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone

Subscriptions4
  • Producer Subscription (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • Professional Subscription (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Professional Subscription (Annual)$9.991 Year
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  • Producer Subscription (Annual)$69.991 Year
None

Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone free?
iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone costs $3.29, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit free?
Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone or Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit?
Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit is rated higher. iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone or Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit have ads?
Neither iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone nor Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone or Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit?
iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit every 5 days. Most recently, iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone was updated on October 22, 2026 and Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit on October 22, 2026.

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