Comparison

PSA1000 vs ULTIMIDI

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

Head to head
About

PSA1000

This audio plugin emulates a classic '90s analog guitar preamp, offering rich saturation for various instruments and mix processing. It features independent channel controls, stereo widening, and phase manipulation for modern versatility.

Highlights
  • Analog saturation emulation
  • Independent left/right channel controls
  • Dry/Wet mix knob
  • Mid/Side processing
  • Stereo widening circuit
  • Phase Reverse switch
Features
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The PSA1000 Analog Saturation Unit plugin is a modern recreation of a '90s classic analog guitar preamp which is used in recording studios all around the world! It is used and "abused" for recording and characterizing not only guitars but also electric pianos, organs, synthesizers, electric basses and many other instruments. The original unit has found its place even in the mix stage for processing all type of sounds, as drum rooms, percussions, vocals, kicks, snares and sound fx too! For creating the PSA1000 Analog Saturation Unit plugin, Nembrini Audio has carefully modeled the original analog circuits and finely refined it by ear as all its products. Nembrini Audio also adds new features that brings the PSA1000 Analog Saturation Unit plugin to modern days: - Independent controls for left and right channels with individual and global links - Dry/Wet mix knob for both channels - Mid/Side operation - Spread circuit to widen the stereo field - Analog Link circuit to simulate the difference between left and right channels as in real analog world - Phase Reverse switch to take advantage of the original phase changes in the real analog unit when used in parallel - In and Out level knobs for maximum versatility Works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect

About

ULTIMIDI

Design custom MIDI touch control surfaces with a free-form canvas. Assign gestures, physics, and automation to faders, knobs, and more. Connect to any MIDI-capable app or hardware for a personalized music creation experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable MIDI touch control surfaces
  • Free-form canvas for layout design
  • Assign gesture bindings and automation
  • Connect to MIDI apps and hardware
  • Advanced control logic and routing
  • Cloud saving for controller layouts
Features
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Design custom MIDI touch control surfaces with ease. Assign gesture bindings, physics behaviors, automation, visual design, and more on the fly. ----- Make your instrument feel like YOU. ULTIMIDI lets you build your perfect controller layout on a free-form canvas. Add faders, knobs, XY pads, buttons, joysticks, step sequencers, and MUCH more, then arrange and connect them together exactly how you want. Advanced Connectivity: - Connect to any MIDI-capable app, hardware synth, DAW, or Bluetooth MIDI enabled device. (Network connectivity features coming soon!) Automation Capabilities: - Hand draw your LFO curves or instantly adjust a step sequencer. ULTIMIDI prioritizes ZERO menus when in performance mode. Set up your automation targets ahead of time, and adjust them instantly with your own UI layout. Powerful control logic: - Need that fader to push to 75% only when button A and button B are pressed at the same time? No problem. - Chain actions, build logic gates, bind global gestures, and sync them all with with an internal or external MIDI clock. - Complex routing is made simple with zero coding knowledge required. Other Goodies: - Keep multiple controller layouts locally or save them to the cloud - Cross platform capabilities - Map anything with an external MIDI controller - Loop your control devices - Show photos / video on your canvas - Much more Designed for YOU, the creative musician who wants to connect all of their gear together for ease of use in performance or studio workflows without kneeling down to the manufacturer's idea of a "convenient" layout. ----- ULTIMIDI is a growing platform empowering musicians with simple to use MIDI tools that pack a punch under the hood. Music production can be a highly technical pursuit. For some of us that's part of the enjoyment of the activity, and for others, we just want to play. ULTIMIDI seeks to find a balance between complex routing / logic behaviors, and a no-code, open canvas interface that is fun and enjoyable to use. So whether you just want a few knobs with custom emoji cursors, or you want to create a full control surface brain to connect your entire studio together, ULTIMIDI does it all. Inject your soul and creative eye into your control surface, without abandoning technical complexity. ----- ULTIMIDI is in active development, we are actively adding in new features and control devices. Any future additions to the standard version or the currently available add-on packs will be automatically applied to purchases made today. Join the touch control movement!

Screenshots

PSA10001 screens
ULTIMIDI3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PSA1000 at 100% against ULTIMIDI's 0%. PSA1000 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). ULTIMIDI's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 17 months). 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

ULTIMIDI is free to download; PSA1000 costs $19.99 up front. ULTIMIDI sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. PSA1000 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PSA1000 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PSA1000 has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PSA1000's written reviews are positive against 0% of ULTIMIDI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PSA1000 ships an update every 17 months, ULTIMIDI every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
PSA1000 versus ULTIMIDI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPSA1000ULTIMIDI
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNembrini AudioNicholas Hogan

Customer experience

PSA1000

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ULTIMIDI

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

PSA1000

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

ULTIMIDI

One-time4
  • Performance Pack$25.00
  • Stepped Controls Pack$25.00
  • Automation Pack$25.00
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  • Standard Upgrade$50.00

Questions

Is PSA1000 free?
PSA1000 costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ULTIMIDI free?
ULTIMIDI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PSA1000 or ULTIMIDI?
PSA1000 is rated higher. PSA1000 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while ULTIMIDI averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PSA1000 or ULTIMIDI have ads?
Neither PSA1000 nor ULTIMIDI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PSA1000 or ULTIMIDI?
PSA1000 ships an update every 17 months, and ULTIMIDI every 5 weeks. Most recently, PSA1000 was updated on October 18, 2026 and ULTIMIDI on October 6, 2026.

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