Comparison

Block Dashboard vs MeloVox

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

Head to head
About

Block Dashboard

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
Currently charting
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Block Dashboard lets you make realtime configuration changes of your ROLI blocks without the need of a computer. Features: - Support ROLI Lightpad Block M, ROLI Lightpad Block and ROLI Seaboard block - Support multi connected devices at the same - Run in parallel with other music applications (lets you control the settings of your blocks while playing software synths) - Support MPE/Single/Multi mode - Support changes of midi channel - Support configuration of the sensitivity of each dimension (strike, press, glide, slide, lift) - Support Scale and Chord modes - For ROLI Lightpad block only: support loading of the default littlefoot note program, choice of the block mode (5x5, 4x4, 3x3, 2x2 grid). Note: It does not currently support presets. Closing the application will reset to default parameters.

About

MeloVox

This app generates up to five simultaneous vocal harmonies with advanced formant preservation for natural-sounding results. It offers automatic harmony generation or precise MIDI control, along with built-in effects like a noise gate, doubler, EQ, and reverb.

Highlights
  • Up to 5 simultaneous harmonies
  • Formant preservation
  • Automatic harmony generation
  • MIDI control for harmonies
  • Built-in noise gate
  • Vocal doubler, EQ, and reverb
  • Preset manager and Set List
Features
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MeloVox is an AUv3 vocal harmoniser designed to allow up to 5 simultaneous harmonies. You can either choose to have MeloVox automatically generate harmonies by listening to live input and creating harmonies based on the pitch of the incoming vocal, or you can use MIDI input to choose how to pitch the harmonies. You can choose from one of two algorithms, one more suitable to vocals which includes formant preservation, and another more traditional option for instruments. Unlike many pitch shifters, MeloVox is build on a phase vocoder capable of formant preservation, meaning much more natural sounding vocal harmonies. This is especially noticeable when pitching a vocal up an octave, which results in what is often called the Mickey Mouse effect. This is due to the fact that all frequencies are transposed up, along with the respective peaks in harmonics. This results in a sound which the vocal tract is incapable of producing, so it no longer sounds like a natural voice. MeloVox fixes this issue by preserving the formants. MeloVox is capable of producing up to 5 additional harmonies on top of the original vocal, and how it does that is down to the control mode setting. There are 5 different modes to choose from including Auto Sense, Fixed Pitch and three MIDI controllable modes called Chords, Melody and Vocoder. Auto Sense mode detects the frequency of the incoming vocal, and automatically harmonises using the specified key and scale. Fixed Pitch allows you to specify fixed offsets in a scale without the need to detect pitch. Chord and Melody modes use incoming MIDI data to precisely control the harmonies using MIDI notes from your master keyboard or DAW. And to top if off we have a traditional 12 band Vocoder which is incredibly easy to setup and use due to its internal carrier source. MeloVox includes a build in noise gate to remove unwanted background noise that helps with pitch tracking, and a vocal doubler which adds a spacious stereo effect to any monophonic vocal. MeloVox also features a 10 Band EQ add a reverb. All effects can be applied to either the original vocal or just the harmonies. A built in preset manager helps organize presets into categories using drag and drop, and the Set List can be created to provide quick real-time switching between presets and snapshots during a live session. You can even add your own acappella vocals to test out your presets as you create them. Features: ○ Up to 5 simultaneous harmonies. ○ Two different pitching algorithms. ○ Formant preservation. ○ 12 Band Vocoder. ○ Adjust the timbre of a vocal in formant mode. ○ Auto harmony mode. ○ MIDI control (CHORD and MELODY modes). ○ Build in noise gate. ○ Vocal doubler, EQ, Noise Gate and reverb. ○ Supports drag and drop of presets. ○ Preset manager. ○ Set List. ○ Output Monitor. ○ Definable colour schemes. ○ Drag and drop copying of presets. ○ Vocal Previews. ○ Easy backup of user created content.

Screenshots

Block Dashboard2 screens
MeloVox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Dashboard at 51% against MeloVox's 0%. Block Dashboard also leads on price ($3.99 vs $14.99) and ratings volume (14 vs 4). MeloVox's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support 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

Block Dashboard costs $3.99 and MeloVox $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MeloVox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Block Dashboard's written reviews are positive against 0% of MeloVox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Dashboard ships an update every 8 months, MeloVox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Block Dashboard versus MeloVox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock DashboardMeloVox
Price$3.99 — better$14.99
Rating2.9 (14 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#95 — better#193
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristophe Tornieri4Pockets.com

Customer experience

Block Dashboard

All ratings14 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive51.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative48.7%

MeloVox

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Block Dashboard

No in-app purchases

None

MeloVox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Dashboard free?
Block Dashboard costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeloVox free?
MeloVox costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Block Dashboard or MeloVox?
MeloVox is rated higher. Block Dashboard averages 2.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while MeloVox averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Block Dashboard or MeloVox have ads?
Neither Block Dashboard nor MeloVox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Dashboard or MeloVox?
Block Dashboard ships an update every 8 months, and MeloVox fortnightly. Most recently, Block Dashboard was updated on October 29, 2026 and MeloVox on October 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, Block Dashboard or MeloVox?
Block Dashboard currently peaks at #95 in the App Store charts, and MeloVox at #193. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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