Comparison

Easy Performer vs Sound Deck

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

Head to head
About

Easy Performer

This app allows users to play audio and video files with integrated lyric display for live performances or home use. It supports creating custom setlists, importing media from various cloud services, and offers advanced features like smooth fade-outs and MIDI control. Unlock full functionality with a PRO purchase.

Highlights
  • Audio and video playback
  • Real-time lyric display
  • Customizable setlists
  • Cloud media import
  • Smooth fade-out
  • MIDI plugin support
Features
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Welcome to EasyPerformer, the most powerful Audio, Video and Lyrics app. With Easy Performer you can easily play audio or video files by using our user-friendly interface. Perform live on stage, or at home while using all playback functionalities EasyPerformer offers. You can also insert your own lyrics to any of your songs, and show them realtime on the screen while performing. Create your own Setlists that each can handle up to 280 songs, with individually customisable settings. This can be useful if you need different song layouts at different moments. Import your audio- and video files easily from your local device or from an external cloud like iCloud, OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive e.t.c. We also have a unique tool to make importing your files even easier. To try this tool, go to the website “import.easyperformer.com” for more information. Improve your performance with features like smooth fade-out and setting a starting point for rehearsals. But there's more! Explore options like auto-play, song looping, showing what's played, starting videos in full screen, and much more. For the more advanced sound engineer familiar with MIDI, we also offer a Plugin! With the MIDI Plugin you will be able to configure MIDI commands within EasyPerformer. Add commands to your tracks at specific times of the Track, or simply add commands to single Pads. EasyPerformer is a handy app for pros in audio and video, or just for fun at home. Whether you're presenting at work or having a karaoke night, EasyPerformer is perfect. Easily enter your lyrics, and create custom karaoke sessions for all your songs. Enjoy better and easier audio playback with Easy Performer! You can use the app for free, but there's a limit on how many Pads and Setlists you can use. Purchase PRO to unlock EasyPerformer and gain access to all Pads and unlimited Setlists!

About

Sound Deck

This app provides a preloaded sound panel with a variety of sound effects. Users can record and add their own sounds to a personal panel, transforming their device into a creative audio studio for fun or soundscape creation.

Highlights
  • Preloaded sound effects panel
  • Record custom sound effects
  • Add sounds to personal panel
  • Transform device into sound studio
  • Creative audio adventures
Features
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Sound Deck is your fast, customizable soundboard for streaming, live shows, podcasts, gaming, and content creation. Build a deck that fits your workflow. Choose your grid, add the sounds you need, and tap any pad to play it instantly. Organize your library by category, move sounds around your deck, and keep your best effects ready when the moment happens. Create original sound effects with AI, preview them, save them to My Sounds, and add them to your deck whenever you’re ready. You can also import your own audio files to make SoundDeck completely yours. FEATURES • Customizable soundboard grids• Instant sound playback• Add, remove, rearrange, and replace sound pads• Import your own audio files• AI sound-effect generation• Preview AI sounds before adding them• Categories and My Sounds library• Stop all sounds with one tap• Designed for creators, streams, podcasts, shows, and more Start free with 10 AI sound creations and 20 personal sound imports. SoundDeck Pro unlocks up to 200 AI sound creations per month and unlimited personal sound imports. Subscription terms: Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings.

Screenshots

Easy Performer4 screens
Sound Deck3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sound Deck at none against Easy Performer's shown. Sound Deck also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Easy Performer's advantage is ratings volume (139 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Easy Performer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Sound Deck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sound Deck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Easy Performer has 139 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy Performer ships an update fortnightly, Sound Deck every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Easy Performer versus Sound Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy PerformerSound Deck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (139 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings139 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRV Applications B.V.Henrique Bersani

Customer experience

Easy Performer

All ratings139 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral18.8%
Negative14.5%

Sound Deck

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Easy Performer

Reported bugs

30 issues
  • MIDI device not remembered
  • MIDI device recognition is difficult
  • MP3 videos displayed upside down
  • Video playback starts without audio
  • Playhead does not move in video playback
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  • Some files won't play through completely
  • App crashes or does not load without Wi-Fi
  • Unreliable file system access
  • Importing songs is difficult and troublesome
  • Not recognizing files in Apple Music
  • Cannot import from Apple Music (DRM issues)
  • Sync Library issues with Apple Music
  • Tracks not visible in EP search
  • Claims it can't download from iCloud
  • Nothing happens when clicking on Apple Music track
  • Issues with adding additional tracks
  • Copy and paste text for lyrics not working
  • Loading songs onto pads is clunky
  • Making individual setlists is awkward
  • Moving between pads in setlist is awkward
  • Random glitch causing a burst of sound before track stops
  • Limited number of tracks loaded on iPad after iPhone purchase
  • App requires Wi-Fi for verification
  • File input always goes to file system and nothing happens
  • Songs start automatically even in double tap mode
  • Double tapping track starts song instead of showing info
  • Some files wouldn't play all the way through
  • App crashes or does not load without Wi-Fi
  • Issues with Apple Music import
  • Video playback glitches (audio sync, playhead)

Requested features

34 requests
  • Allow MIDI device to be remembered
  • Improve MIDI device recognition sequence
  • Add independent audio outputs
  • Easier text editing for lyrics/metadata
  • Support for PDF import alongside music
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  • Support for vertical iPad use
  • Add EQ options for tweaking audio
  • Option to highlight played songs (pads light up)
  • Improve copy/paste functionality for lyrics
  • Clarify Sound Cue file import process
  • Add rewind button on pads screen
  • Improve song loading onto pads
  • Make setlist creation and navigation less awkward
  • Add Bluetooth foot control support
  • Allow individual setlist saving and recall
  • Add fade in and fade out options
  • Add split view functionality
  • Enable mixing of triggered sounds
  • Improve Apple Music integration and DRM handling
  • Allow individual track stop/play next option
  • Add option to stop tracks after playback or continue
  • Improve video playback sync and playhead behavior
  • Display MP3 videos correctly (not upside down)
  • Add zoom on music loaded on pads
  • Implement a marker system for pads
  • Allow more than two samples per pad (mini mixer)
  • Enable individual sample editing within a pad
  • Improve song start behavior (prevent auto-start on double tap)
  • Add option to display pad colors for visual distinction
  • Improve loop playback to avoid cuts
  • Add a 'play/stop' button on pads
  • Add 'fade in' and 'fade out' features
  • Add 'time' display
  • Add 'color button' for pads

Sound Deck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Easy Performer

One-time2
  • MIDI Plugin$17.99
  • EasyPerformer Pro$39.99
2 purchases

Sound Deck

Subscriptions2
  • SoundDeck$1.991 Month
  • SoundDeck Pro$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Easy Performer free?
Easy Performer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sound Deck free?
Sound Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Easy Performer or Sound Deck?
Sound Deck is rated higher. Easy Performer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Sound Deck averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Easy Performer or Sound Deck have ads?
Easy Performer shows ads; Sound Deck does not.
Which is updated more often, Easy Performer or Sound Deck?
Easy Performer ships an update fortnightly, and Sound Deck every 3 weeks. Most recently, Easy Performer was updated on October 17, 2026 and Sound Deck on October 3, 2026.

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