Manager for OP1 vs SPL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Manager for OP1
Easily sync, save, and share your OP-1 projects. Import and export all four tracks to and from your device via USB. Offers iCloud Drive synchronization and cross-platform compatibility.
- Sync projects with iCloud Drive
- Cross-platform iOS/iPadOS/macOS support
- Import/export all 4 tracks
- Export stereo files for sharing
- Preview projects with 4-track playback
- USB project import/export
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Compatible Devices: Original OP-1 OP-1 Manager is the quickest and easiest way to sync, save, and share your OP-1 Projects. By connecting your device over USB you can import and export all four tracks to and from your OP-1. Key features include: • Syncs projects with iCloud Drive • Cross-platform iOS / iPadOS / MacOS support • Import and export all 4 tracks to and from your OP-1 • Easily export stereo files of your projects to quickly share • Preview your projects by seamlessly playing back all 4 tracks at once • Conveniently import and export projects through the app over USB Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SPL
This utility app serves as a companion for the E-mu SP-12 drum machine, enabling users to save and load sequencer and sound memory data via MIDI. It includes a manual and sample banks for connection verification, with an upgrade option for custom sound loading.
- Save and load sequencer data
- Save and load sound memory data
- MIDI connection support
- Built-in manual
- Sample banks for connection verification
- Upgrade for custom sound loading
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The SPL-12 Sampling Percussion Librarian is a companion app for the E-mu SP-12 Sampling Percussion drum machine. The application makes no sound on it's own. It's purpuse is to provide a convenient way to save and load sequencer and sound memory data via a MIDI connection. A built-in manual will guide you through the process of connecting your unit. A provided set of sample banks help you to verify your MIDI connection first and you can upgrade to the full version with a one-time in-app purchase to load your own sounds and sequences. We hope enthusiasts will find this utility useful and keep the spirit of 12-bit sampling alive for many years to come. Enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SPL at 100% against Manager for OP1's 24%. SPL also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). Manager for OP1's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Manager for OP1 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SPL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SPL holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Manager for OP1's written reviews are positive against 100% of SPL's.
Manager for OP1 ships an update every 4 months, SPL every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Manager for OP1 | SPL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (12 ratings) | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 24.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 9.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Red Door Endeavors Inc. | Delta Seven Kft. |
Customer experience
Manager for OP1
SPL
In-app purchases
Manager for OP1
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Purchase$79.99
SPL
- Full Functionality$29.99
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