Comparison

SoundFont Pro vs HandCompose

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

HandCompose

Features
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HandCompose는 손가락만으로 곡을 만드는 멀티트랙 작곡 앱입니다. 클립을 배치하고, 피아노롤에서 노트를 그리고, 128가지 악기와 9가지 드럼 킷으로 바로 들어 보세요. ■ 바로 시작하는 작곡 • 첫 실행부터 드럼·베이스·피아노·키보드 데모 곡이 준비되어 있어 곧바로 소리를 들을 수 있습니다 • 빈 칸을 탭하면 클립이 생기고, 클립을 탭하면 피아노롤이 열립니다 • 길게 눌러 클립과 노트를 옮기고, 모서리를 끌어 길이를 바꿉니다 • 두 손가락으로 가로·세로를 따로 확대할 수 있습니다 ■ 자동 작곡 • 장르(팝·록·재즈·발라드·EDM·펑크·로파이·보사노바·R&B·왈츠), 템포, 길이, 조성을 고르면 드럼·베이스·코드·패드·멜로디로 된 곡을 만들어 줍니다 • 인트로·벌스·코러스·브리지·아웃트로로 구성되고, 구간마다 클립으로 나뉘어 바로 편집할 수 있습니다 • 마음에 들지 않는 파트는 트랙 편집에서 다시 만들 수 있고, 실행 취소로 이전 곡을 되돌립니다 ■ 피아노롤과 드럼 편집기 • 1/1~1/16 그리드로 노트 길이와 스냅을 바꿉니다 • 세기(벨로시티) 레인으로 셈여림을 조절합니다 • 드럼 트랙은 이름 붙은 드럼 레인에 다이아몬드로 찍고, 8비트·록·하우스·힙합·왈츠 등 리듬 패턴을 한 번에 불러옵니다 • "다른 트랙 듣기"를 켜면 편곡 전체와 함께 들으며 편집합니다 ■ 128가지 악기, 최대 16트랙 • General MIDI 전 악기와 GS 드럼 킷 9종 (GeneralUser GS 사운드폰트) • 트랙마다 볼륨·팬·리버브, 뮤트·솔로 • 템포(40~300 BPM), 박자(2/4~12/4), 반복 구간, 카운트인 메트로놈 ■ 불러오기와 내보내기 • MIDI 파일을 불러와 트랙으로 추가합니다 • MP3·M4A·WAV 등 오디오 파일을 오디오 트랙으로 불러와 반주에 맞춰 작곡합니다 • MIDI 파일 또는 오디오(M4A)로 내보내 공유 시트로 파일 앱 저장, AirDrop, 다른 앱 열기를 할 수 있습니다 ■ MIDI 건반 연결 • USB 또는 블루투스 MIDI 건반을 연결하면 편집 중인 트랙의 소리로 바로 연주됩니다 ■ 자동 저장과 5개 슬롯 • 작업은 자동으로 저장되고, 5개의 슬롯에 곡을 따로 보관합니다 • 실행 취소·다시 실행을 지원합니다 ■ 개인정보 • 어떠한 데이터도 수집하지 않으며 네트워크를 사용하지 않습니다

Screenshots

SoundFont Pro3 screens
HandCompose4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HandCompose at 5.0 against SoundFont Pro's 4.4. HandCompose also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 35) and ads (none vs shown). SoundFont Pro's advantage is ratings volume (775 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. SoundFont Pro sells 35 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. HandCompose asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HandCompose holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoundFont Pro has 775 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundFont Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, HandCompose every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SoundFont Pro versus HandCompose: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundFont ProHandCompose
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (775 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings775 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAQS.IMseol do sim

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

HandCompose

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

35 purchases

SoundFont Pro

Subscriptions3
  • 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
One-time32
  • 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
None

HandCompose

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoundFont Pro free?
SoundFont Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HandCompose free?
HandCompose is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SoundFont Pro or HandCompose?
HandCompose is rated higher. SoundFont Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 775 ratings, while HandCompose averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SoundFont Pro or HandCompose have ads?
SoundFont Pro shows ads; HandCompose does not.
Which is updated more often, SoundFont Pro or HandCompose?
SoundFont Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and HandCompose every 2 days. Most recently, SoundFont Pro was updated on October 30, 2026 and HandCompose on October 31, 2026.

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