# MKSensation Xtreme vs VB3m

The clearest difference is price: VB3m at $14.99 against MKSensation Xtreme's $24.99. VB3m also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (78% vs 48%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

MKSensation Xtreme costs $24.99 and VB3m $14.99 up front. MKSensation Xtreme sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. VB3m asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for MKSensation Xtreme against 4.4 for VB3m. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 41 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of MKSensation Xtreme's written reviews are positive against 78% of VB3m's.

MKSensation Xtreme ships an update every 5 months, VB3m fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MKSensation Xtreme | VB3m |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **$14.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mksensation-xtreme/id1544475311/reviews)** | [4.4 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb3m/id1560880479/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #197 | **#177** |
| Size | 320 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIDIculous LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/579058990) | [Genuine Soundware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560880481) |

## What reviewers say

### MKSensation Xtreme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mksensation-xtreme/id1544475311)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app offers a faithful digital recreation of a classic piano sound module, renowned for its use in gospel music. It provides powerful layering and live performance capabilities, replacing traditional hardware setups with a single, flexible application.

**Highlights:** Accurate sampled representation of MKS-20 piano module, Powerful layering and live performance flexibility, Eight independent sound sources with full control, Host AUv3 instruments and effects, Seamless sound switching, MIDI learn functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Micro Grand | $4.99 | one-time |
| Clarity Grand Piano | $7.99 | one-time |
| Upright Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Incredible sound quality
- 🎹 Excellent for live performance
- 💡 Great value for price
- 🤝 Responsive support team
- 🎹 Amazing gospel presets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 App instability
- 🐛 Download issues
- 🐛 Sound not playing properly
- 🐛 MIDI connection problems

**Reported bugs**

- Latency after last update
- Download indicator remains zero
- App stalls then crashes
- Playback issue after OS update (thud/squeal)
- Some sounds won't play properly

**Requested features**

- Felt pianos, shimmers, arps, plucks, risers
- Embedded pad drones
- Latch/hold patches button
- Velocity window feature
- Dark mode


### VB3m

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb3m/id1560880479)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app is a virtual tonewheel organ emulator, meticulously recreating the sound and functionality of the classic Hammond B3. It offers advanced features like dual manuals, pedalboard, physical modeling, and a versatile rotary speaker effect, all controllable via MIDI.

**Highlights:** Dual manuals and pedalboard, Physical modeling engine, Rotary speaker effect, Tube overdrive simulation, MIDI CC mapping, AUv3 plugin support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Authentic organ sound
- ✨ Excellent sound quality
- 💻 Great for live performances
- 💡 Incredible value for price
- 🚀 Fast and stable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Graphics are pixelated/blurry
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🐞 Sound gets stuck
- 🔌 Issues with GarageBand integration
- 📉 Not as good as dedicated hardware

**Reported bugs**

- Sound gets stuck
- Non funziona più (stops working)
- Non riesco più a sentire il suono (no sound after iPad update)
- Sounds get stuck, developer not responding
- UI is pixelated and needs a refresh

**Requested features**

- Add parametric EQ
- Adjustable sustain
- Adjustable Leslie transition speed
- Save drawbar registrations
- Reverse color keys for quick access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MKSensation Xtreme free?

MKSensation Xtreme costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is VB3m free?

VB3m costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MKSensation Xtreme or VB3m?

MKSensation Xtreme is rated higher. MKSensation Xtreme averages 4.5 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while VB3m averages 4.4 from 41 ratings.

### Do MKSensation Xtreme or VB3m have ads?

Neither MKSensation Xtreme nor VB3m shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MKSensation Xtreme or VB3m?

MKSensation Xtreme ships an update every 5 months, and VB3m fortnightly. Most recently, MKSensation Xtreme was updated on October 25, 2026 and VB3m on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MKSensation Xtreme or VB3m?

MKSensation Xtreme currently peaks at #197 in the App Store charts, and VB3m at #177. 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.*