# Sharp Smart Control vs SoundFont Pro

The clearest difference is rating: SoundFont Pro at 4.4 against Sharp Smart Control's 3.2. SoundFont Pro also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 17 months) and review sentiment (40% vs 14%). Sharp Smart Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoundFont Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Sharp Smart Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

SoundFont Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoundFont Pro has 777 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Sharp Smart Control's written reviews are positive against 40% of SoundFont Pro's.

Sharp Smart Control ships an update every 17 months, SoundFont Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sharp Smart Control | SoundFont Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharp-smart-control/id1450486569/reviews) | **[4.4 (777 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundfont-pro-sf2-player/id1631188357/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **777** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **40.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frontier Smart Technologies Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/386290316) | [TAQS.IM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457405202) |

## What reviewers say

### Sharp Smart Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharp-smart-control/id1450486569)

Control your internet radio device with ease using this app. Manage favorite stations, search for new ones, and access various audio sources like local radio, FM, DAB, AUX, and Bluetooth.

**Highlights:** Internet Radio Control, Favorite Station Management, Radio Station Search, Multiple Audio Source Support (FM, DAB, AUX, Bluetooth), Software Update Checks, Multi-Room Support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SoundFont Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundfont-pro-sf2-player/id1631188357)

This music app allows musicians to import, play, and customize SoundFonts with built-in synthesizer tools and professional effects. It supports MIDI and AUv3 for seamless integration into production workflows. Create and share your unique sounds from your iOS device.

**Highlights:** Import and play piano SoundFonts, Built-in synthesizer tools, Professional-grade effects, Multi-layering and split sounds, MIDI keyboard support, AUv3 for DAW integration, Save and share creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TAQS.IM Monthly PRO Access | $5.99 | per month |
| TAQS.IM Yearly Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| TAQS.IM Yearly PRO Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Brass Section | $2.99 | one-time |
| Acoustic Pianos | $2.99 | one-time |
| Brass Solo | $2.99 | one-time |
| Choirs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Electric Guitars | $2.99 | one-time |
| TAQSIM SoundFont Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| TAQSIM SoundFont Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Fantastic experience
- 👍 Classical piano
- 👍 Can import own soundfonts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup
- 🐛 Crashes when importing large soundfonts
- 🐛 Soundfonts off pitch
- 🐛 Soundfont import issues
- 🐛 Doesn't accept SF2 files

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when importing large soundfonts
- Soundfonts off pitch
- Doesn't accept SF2 files
- Select button doesn't work
- Constant crashing

**Requested features**

- Add support for chromatic scale files
- Add mass import feature for soundfonts
- Improve soundfont importation and add custom categories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sharp Smart Control free?

Sharp Smart Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SoundFont Pro free?

SoundFont Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sharp Smart Control or SoundFont Pro?

SoundFont Pro is rated higher. Sharp Smart Control averages 3.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while SoundFont Pro averages 4.4 from 777 ratings.

### Do Sharp Smart Control or SoundFont Pro have ads?

SoundFont Pro shows ads; Sharp Smart Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sharp Smart Control or SoundFont Pro?

Sharp Smart Control ships an update every 17 months, and SoundFont Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sharp Smart Control was updated on November 2, 2026 and SoundFont Pro on November 13, 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.*