Comparison

MetaGrid Pro vs NextoTalk

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

Head to head
About

MetaGrid Pro

This app provides a touch-native controller for desktop applications, adapting its interface to show the right tools when you switch apps. It offers deep integrations, customizable layouts, powerful macros, and advanced DAW/MIDI control for faster workflows.

Highlights
  • Adaptive interface based on active app
  • Deep integration with creative apps
  • Full layout customization
  • Ready-to-use presets for major apps
  • Multi-step macro creation
  • Gesture pads for intuitive control
  • Advanced DAW and MIDI tools
Features
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Experience a touch-native controller that goes beyond hardware and traditional control apps. Switch apps, and MetaGrid Pro instantly adapts to show the right tools. Work faster with deep app integrations, customizable layouts, powerful macros, advanced DAW/MIDI control, and a growing library of ready-to-use presets. CORE FEATURES: • Adaptive Interface Your layouts update the moment you switch apps, windows, or tools. MetaGrid Pro adapts in real time — changing controls based on the active app, frontmost window, incoming MIDI, keyboard shortcuts, or Apple Scripts. For supported DAWs, it can also switch layouts based on track selection to stay in sync with your workflow. • Deep App Integration Control creative apps on Mac and PC more efficiently. On macOS, access every menu command in tools like Photoshop, Figma, Blender, and DaVinci Resolve — even ones without shortcuts. Run Apple Shortcuts and Keyboard Maestro macros directly, with no shortcut assignments required. • Full Customization Design every detail of your workspace. Resize any object, arrange flexible layouts, and style each grid with skins, adjustable chrome, and backgrounds — including curated textures and images. Every object is fully customizable with palettes, colors, layout options, thousands of icons, or your own artwork. • Presets Start fast with ready-to-use presets for major Apple apps, leading DAWs (Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One, UAD Luna), audio tools like iZotope RX, design apps like Blender and Figma, and game audio systems like Wwise and FMOD. All presets are editable for Premium users, with optional expert-built multi-grid presets available for advanced workflows. • Master Control Turn repetitive tasks into instant actions with multi-step macros. Combine shortcuts, text insertions, menu commands, MIDI messages, pauses, and more — all from a single tap. • Gesture Pads Control apps with futuristic, highly responsive gesture pads. Multi-finger taps, swipes, and pans offer fast, intuitive navigation and fluid interaction. • Advanced Button Types Use momentary and latching switches, menu-driven buttons, multiple button layouts, and interactive switch groups that adapt to your workflow and provide clear feedback. • Advanced DAW / MIDI Tools Control your DAW with shortcut-free integration. Access extensive command sets in Cubase, Nuendo, Logic Pro, Studio One, and Ableton Live. MetaGrid Pro can switch layouts based on track selection or active editors in supported DAWs. Perform and shape sound with the Piano Keyboard, Drum Pads, and XY Pad — all from a touch-native interface. GENEROUS FREE VERSION: • One fully customizable workspace • Functional MIDI fader grid • Preview all presets (macros disabled) GO PREMIUM FOR COMPLETE CONTROL: • Unlimited workspaces, grids, and profiles • Macro triggering everywhere • Fully functional presets for major Apple apps • Popular presets for leading Mac and PC apps • Optional expert-made presets for advanced workflows • Advanced DAW command integration • Import and export profiles, workspaces, grids, and objects FROM US TO YOU: MetaGrid Pro is designed to give you more power, more speed, and more freedom than traditional controller tools. Going Premium helps us push that vision even further. COMMAND YOUR WORKFLOW. ONE TAP AT A TIME. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NextoTalk

Features
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NextoTalk is a push-to-talk, walkie-talkie app from Nextologies designed to streamline communication for production teams. Instant voice messaging ensures effective collaboration and fast responses, making it ideal for managing live events and remote production workflows. Stay connected and in control with the simplicity and reliability of NextoTalk.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NextoTalk at none against MetaGrid Pro's 20. MetaGrid Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. MetaGrid Pro sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NextoTalk asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MetaGrid Pro versus NextoTalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetaGrid ProNextoTalk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size338 MB31 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMetaSystem Solutions Sp. z o.o.Nextologies Limited

In-app purchases

20 purchases

MetaGrid Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time18
  • Hi-Tech Shapes Pack$1.99
  • Hi-Tech Images Pack$1.99
  • Hi-Tech Textures Pack$1.99
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  • Brushed Aluminium Textures$1.99
  • Menu Button$3.99
  • Keyboard Pack$4.99
  • Pads$4.99
  • XY Pad$4.99
  • Photoshop Grid$4.99
  • LP Media Composer Grid$4.99
  • Figma Grid$4.99
  • Gesture Pad$14.99
  • Powermacros for Logic Pro$14.99
  • Powermacros Expansion$19.99
  • Control Series: CSS for Cubase$29.99
  • MetaGrid Pro Full Version$39.99
  • GridVista$49.99
  • MetaGrid Pro - Lifetime Access$199.00
None

NextoTalk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MetaGrid Pro free?
MetaGrid Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NextoTalk free?
NextoTalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MetaGrid Pro or NextoTalk have ads?
Neither MetaGrid Pro nor NextoTalk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MetaGrid Pro or NextoTalk?
MetaGrid Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and NextoTalk every 3 weeks. Most recently, MetaGrid Pro was updated on October 21, 2026 and NextoTalk on October 30, 2026.

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