# Block Dashboard vs MusiKraken

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MusiKraken at 97% against Block Dashboard's 51%. MusiKraken also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 8 months). Block Dashboard's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $9.99) and chart position (#60 vs #195). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Block Dashboard costs $3.99 and MusiKraken $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MusiKraken holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Block Dashboard's written reviews are positive against 97% of MusiKraken's.

Block Dashboard ships an update every 8 months, MusiKraken every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Dashboard | MusiKraken |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [2.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-dashboard/id1469611330/reviews) | **[5.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musikraken/id1538781007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 51.3% of reviews | **97.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | #195 |
| Size | 3 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Tornieri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469611329) | [Snarp](https://appshunter.io/developer/376179401) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Dashboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-dashboard/id1469611330)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Configure ROLI Blocks in real-time without a computer. Adjust sensitivity, MIDI channels, and modes for various ROLI Block models. Run alongside other music apps for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Real-time configuration, No computer needed, Multi-device support, Run with other music apps, MPE/Single/Multi mode support, MIDI channel changes, Sensitivity configuration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MusiKraken

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musikraken/id1538781007)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful, customizable MIDI controller. Utilize built-in sensors and connected hardware to create unique musical expressions and control instruments or software. Supports advanced MIDI features and audio unit plugins.

**Highlights:** Modular MIDI controller editor, Device sensor inputs (touch, motion, camera, mic), Connect external devices (game controllers, Apple Watch), MIDI effects and routing, Audio Unit (AUv3) plugin hosting, MIDI 2.0 support, OSC data output

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Dashboard free?

Block Dashboard costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MusiKraken free?

MusiKraken costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Block Dashboard or MusiKraken?

MusiKraken is rated higher. Block Dashboard averages 2.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while MusiKraken averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.

### Do Block Dashboard or MusiKraken have ads?

Neither Block Dashboard nor MusiKraken shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Dashboard or MusiKraken?

Block Dashboard ships an update every 8 months, and MusiKraken every 4 weeks. Most recently, Block Dashboard was updated on October 26, 2026 and MusiKraken on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Block Dashboard or MusiKraken?

Block Dashboard currently peaks at #60 in the App Store charts, and MusiKraken at #195. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*