Comparison

MetaGrid Pro vs IFB Inventory

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

IFB Inventory

This app helps film and broadcast crews manage communication equipment on set. It allows for easy tracking of devices, assignment to team members, and provides a clear overview of gear status, availability, and history.

Highlights
  • Color-coded gear status overview
  • Fast check-in/check-out
  • Timestamped history
  • Offline functionality
  • iCloud syncing
Features
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Film sets, broadcast crews, and live productions rely on communication equipment. IFB Inventory makes it easy to track your devices, assign them to team members, and know exactly what’s available, in use, or lost/damaged — right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. • Clear, color-coded overview of gear status • Faster check-in/check-out on busy sets • Reliable history with timestamps • Works offline and syncs later via iCloud

Screenshots

IFB Inventory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MetaGrid Pro at Free against IFB Inventory's $8.99. MetaGrid Pro also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). IFB Inventory's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On 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

MetaGrid Pro is free to download; IFB Inventory costs $8.99 up front. MetaGrid Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. IFB Inventory asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IFB Inventory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MetaGrid Pro has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MetaGrid Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, IFB Inventory every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MetaGrid Pro versus IFB Inventory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetaGrid ProIFB Inventory
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating4.0 (26 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size338 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetaSystem Solutions Sp. z o.o.Sam Kashefi

Customer experience

MetaGrid Pro

All ratings26 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative32.4%

IFB Inventory

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MetaGrid Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time8
  • Menu Button$3.99
  • Pads$4.99
  • XY Pad$4.99
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  • LP Media Composer Grid$4.99
  • Gesture Pad$14.99
  • MetaGrid Pro Full Version$39.99
  • GridVista$49.99
  • MetaGrid Pro - Lifetime Access$199.00
None

IFB Inventory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MetaGrid Pro free?
MetaGrid Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IFB Inventory free?
IFB Inventory costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MetaGrid Pro or IFB Inventory?
IFB Inventory is rated higher. MetaGrid Pro averages 4.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while IFB Inventory averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MetaGrid Pro or IFB Inventory have ads?
Neither MetaGrid Pro nor IFB Inventory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MetaGrid Pro or IFB Inventory?
MetaGrid Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and IFB Inventory every 8 days. Most recently, MetaGrid Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and IFB Inventory on October 30, 2026.

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