# Manager for OP1 vs SPL

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manager for OP1 | SPL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manager-for-op1/id1521159543/reviews) | **[3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spl-12/id1549379598/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 24.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Red Door Endeavors Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1256077244) | [Delta Seven Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1355331300) |

## What reviewers say

### Manager for OP1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manager-for-op1/id1521159543)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $79.99 | one-time |


### SPL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spl-12/id1549379598)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Functionality | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manager for OP1 free?

Manager for OP1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SPL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Manager for OP1 or SPL?

SPL is rated higher. Manager for OP1 averages 2.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while SPL averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Manager for OP1 or SPL have ads?

Neither Manager for OP1 nor SPL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Manager for OP1 or SPL?

Manager for OP1 ships an update every 4 months, and SPL every 6 days. Most recently, Manager for OP1 was updated on October 22, 2026 and SPL on October 23, 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.*