Soundfont Pro vs PocketMonitor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Soundfont Pro
This app is a powerful tool for musicians and producers to import, play, and customize piano SoundFonts. It offers built-in synthesizer tools, professional effects, and multi-layering capabilities for creating unique sounds. Seamlessly integrate with DAWs and MIDI keyboards for a professional music production experience.
- Import and play piano SoundFonts
- Built-in synthesizer tools
- Professional audio effects
- Multi-layering and split sounds
- MIDI keyboard support
- AUv3 DAW integration
- Save and share creations
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Unleash Your Creativity with SoundFont Pro – The Ultimate Piano SoundFont Player SoundFont Pro is the essential app for musicians, producers, and sound designers who want to explore, play, and customize their own sounds. This powerful SoundFont player allows you to import and play high-quality piano SoundFonts, edit them with built-in synthesizer tools, and enhance your creations with professional effects. Whether you're creating your next masterpiece or simply exploring new sounds, SoundFont Pro gives you the flexibility and control to take your music to the next level—all from your iOS device. Features: 1. Play High-Quality Piano SoundFonts: Experience the beauty of rich, expressive piano sounds with SoundFont Pro’s extensive library of piano SoundFonts. From classical grand pianos to modern electronic keys, there's a sound for every style and genre. 2. Import and Customize Your Own Sounds: Bring your own SoundFonts to life by importing them directly into the app. With SoundFont Pro, you can modify, shape, and design your sounds to match your creative vision. 3. Built-In Synthesizer Tools: Take your sound customization further with SoundFont Pro’s integrated synthesizer functionality. Adjust filters, oscillators, envelopes, and more to fine-tune your sounds and create something truly unique. 4. Apply Professional-Grade Effects: Enhance your sound with a comprehensive suite of effects, including Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Distortion, and more. Add depth, character, and dynamics to your music with ease. 5. Multi-Layering and Split Sounds: Layer multiple sounds or split them across the keyboard to create dynamic, multi-textured compositions. Perfect for live performances or complex studio arrangements. 6. MIDI Support: Connect your MIDI keyboard for full control over your sounds and seamless integration into your existing setup. SoundFont Pro supports both MIDI input and output, making it perfect for both studio production and live performances. 7. AUv3 Support for DAW Integration: Use SoundFont Pro in your favorite DAW with AUv3 compatibility. Seamlessly integrate SoundFont Pro into your production workflow for a professional-grade experience on your iOS device. 8. Save and Share Your Creations: Record your sessions and save your customized sounds for future use. Share your creations with other musicians or back them up to the cloud with ease. Unlock the Full Potential of SoundFont Pro with Premium: Upgrade to the Premium version to access additional sound packs, exclusive features, and unlimited customization options. Take your music to new heights with more tools at your fingertips. Subscription Plans: 1 Month: $5.99 1 Year: $29.99 Prices may vary by region. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your Account Settings after purchase. Why SoundFont Pro? SoundFont Pro combines the power of a professional SoundFont player with advanced editing and synthesizer tools, all in a user-friendly interface. Whether you're performing live or producing in the studio, SoundFont Pro is your all-in-one solution for creating unique piano sounds and beyond. Download SoundFont Pro today and start shaping your sound! Terms of Service: https://taqs.im/terms Privacy Policy: https://taqs.im/privacy Got feedback or questions? Reach us at contact@taqs.im!
PocketMonitor
Stream your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) audio to your phone in real-time over Wi-Fi. Monitor your mix on a mobile device while you work, adjust output volume, and switch between audio sources with ease. Requires a companion sender plugin for your computer.
- Real-time audio streaming
- Wi-Fi connection to desktop sender
- Monitor signal activity
- Adjust output volume
- Switch between audio sources
- Requires desktop sender plugin
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PocketMonitor lets you stream your DAW audio to your phone over local Wi-Fi, so you can quickly check your mix on a real mobile device while you work. Use PocketMonitor to: • Listen to your mix on your phone in real time • Connect to your desktop sender plugin over the same Wi-Fi network • Monitor signal activity and adjust output volume • Switch between available desktop sources with a simple tap To use PocketMonitor, you’ll also need the PocketMonitor sender plugin on your computer. Download the PocketMonitor sender plugin from SHFTDAudio.com Available for: • macOS: VST3, AU • Windows: VST3 How it works: 1. Install the PocketMonitor sender plugin on your Mac or Windows computer 2. Put your computer and phone on the same Wi-Fi network 3. Load the plugin on your DAW master/output channel 4. Open the PocketMonitor app and connect PocketMonitor is built for fast, practical mix checking on the device your audience uses every day. Website: SHFTDAudio.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PocketMonitor at 100% against Soundfont Pro's 41%. PocketMonitor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Soundfont Pro's advantage is ratings volume (765 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Soundfont Pro sells 35 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and PocketMonitor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PocketMonitor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soundfont Pro has 765 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Soundfont Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of PocketMonitor's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Soundfont Pro | PocketMonitor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (765 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 765 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TAQS.IM | Jake Phillips |
Customer experience
Soundfont Pro
PocketMonitor
Bugs and requests
Soundfont Pro
Reported bugs
6 issues- Crashes when importing large soundfonts
- Soundfonts off pitch
- Doesn't accept SF2 files
- Select button doesn't work
- Constant crashing
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- Soundfont import issues
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for chromatic scale files
- Add mass import feature for soundfonts
- Improve soundfont importation and add custom categories
PocketMonitor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Soundfont Pro
- TAQS.IM Monthly PRO Access$5.991 Month
- TAQS.IM Yearly Premium Access7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- TAQS.IM Yearly PRO Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- CZ-101 SP Essentials$2.99
- DW8SP Digital Analog$2.99
- DXSevn Legend$2.99
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- Accordions$2.99
- Acoustic Bass$2.99
- Acoustic Guitars$2.99
- Brass Section$2.99
- Acoustic Pianos$2.99
- Brass Solo$2.99
- Choirs$2.99
- Electric Bass$2.99
- Electric Guitars$2.99
- Electric Pianos$2.99
- Synth Strings & Brass$2.99
- Woodwinds$2.99
- Synth Bass$2.99
- Synths$2.99
- JNO-106 I$2.99
- SK1 PK Child's Play$2.99
- Orchestral Strings$2.99
- Bells & Mallets$2.99
- Orchestral Plucked$2.99
- Orchestral Brass$2.99
- Pad Sounds$2.99
- Orchestral Sections$2.99
- Orchestral Woodwinds$2.99
- Bass Splits: Electric Acoustic$2.99
- JNO-106 II$2.99
- Ensembles$2.99
- Organs$2.99
- TAQSIM SoundFont Pro Lifetime$19.99
- TAQSIM SoundFont Pro Lifetime$29.99
PocketMonitor
- PocketMonitor Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- PocketMonitor Pro$29.99
Questions
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