# Easy Performer vs Sound Deck

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Easy Performer | Sound Deck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-performer/id1617292282/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-deck/id6470239624/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV Applications B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568507172) | [Henrique Bersani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384634153) |

## What reviewers say

### Easy Performer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-performer/id1617292282)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MIDI Plugin | $17.99 | one-time |
| EasyPerformer Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and load sets
- 👍 Great for live performances
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 👍 Web import is convenient
- 👍 Individual volume control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 MIDI device recognition issues
- 🐛 Clunky song loading
- 🐛 Awkward setlist creation/navigation
- 🐛 No rewind button on pads
- 🐛 App requires Wi-Fi for verification

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Sound Deck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-deck/id6470239624)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SoundDeck | $1.99 | per month |
| SoundDeck Pro | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*