Comparison

SoundPrism Pro vs jAmp Percussive

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

Head to head
About

SoundPrism Pro

This app is a professional composition tool and MIDI controller that generates harmonic sound textures and cinematic tracks. It offers a new way to control synthesizers and visualize musical relationships, allowing users to compose film scores, create loops, and generate music for video games.

Highlights
  • Professional composition tool
  • MIDI controller
  • Harmonic sound texture generator
  • Visualize musical relationships
  • Control VSTis and synthesizers
  • Accelerometer input for MIDI CC
Features
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What is SoundPrism Pro? * a professional composition tool and midi controller * an interactive generator for harmonic sound textures and epic cinema tracks * a completely new way to control existing VSTis, synthesizers and sound modules * an intuitive way to visualize and internalize musical relationships * an innovative way to interact musically with geometric pitch space visualizations * a way to define awesome pitch layouts by using the new PitchClassShifter What can I do with it? * compose film soundtracks * find new chord progressions for your tracks * create loops with advanced tonality * compose epic sound textures for your next video game * provide your media presentations with self made music Where do I find detailed info? * watch the Trailer (composed with SoundPrism Pro) at www.youtube.com/audanika * check out the interactive manual at www.soundprismhowto.com * read our blog audanika.tumblr.com to find out more about the scientific theory behind * try SoundPrism standard to test SoundPrism (without MIDI and PitchClassShifter) ***New Expression feature:*** - SoundPrism Pro now supports Accelerometer Input to control MIDI CC Events - go to out www.soundprismhowto.com to find out more What our users are saying: "I urge all of you to pick up Sound Prism Pro- one of my top 3 music apps. Now with more midi!" Jim Guthrie (composer of Swords&Sworcery:EP) -http://bit.ly/hUiylq "I had a GREAT time playing it before and will make a video of myself playing later today!! I LOVE it!!" Jordan Rudess via Skype "It took less than a few minutes to create verse and chorus melodies that work together. In this quick demo I used some free Roland TR-808 samples and a software Korg Wavestation through D16′s Devastor distortion. Truly inspirational." Oliver Chesler - http://bit.ly/hucUWf "I'm not a keyboard player, and the way this app already plays the chords for you, you get a whole new sound from the Sound Module you use." Comment on PalmSounds http://bit.ly/hGv53g "SoundPrism Pro as a wireless midi controller for iPad is pretty darned useful" Paul Bailey via Twitter "I own many midi apps, SoundPrism Pro is by far the best a Beautiful app Thank you" Cane Creek via Twitter

About

jAmp Percussive

This AUv3 audio plugin uses physical modeling to create realistic drum and cymbal sounds. It features a built-in sequencer for rhythm creation and offers extensive sound customization. Seamlessly integrate it into your music production workflow.

Highlights
  • Realistic drum sounds via physical modeling
  • Diverse drum presets
  • Sound customization parameters
  • Built-in sequencer for rhythm creation
  • Internal groove system
  • AUv3 integration with DAWs
  • MIDI triggering and output
Features
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Discover the power of percussion with jAmp Percussive, a versatile AUv3 audio plugin perfect for musicians, producers, and sound designers. This drum synthesizer uses physical modeling to bring realistic drum and cymbal sounds to your fingertips, and it also includes a handy sequencer to create intricate rhythms effortlessly. Key features: 1. Realistic Drum Sounds: With physical modeling synthesis, jAmp Percussive simulates real drum components to give you authentic and dynamic drum sounds. Customize each sound to fit your unique style and needs. 2. Diverse Drum Presets: Explore a wide range of drum sounds. 3. Sound Customization: Tweak your drum sounds with adjustable parameters like pitch, decay, and filters. Create unique percussive textures that blend seamlessly into your music. 4. Built-in Sequencer: Easily create and arrange drum patterns with the built-in sequencer. The user-friendly interface allows you to visualize and edit your sequences, making rhythm creation a breeze. 5. Internal Groove System: Add a funky touch to your tracks with the internal groove system that automatically creates engaging and dynamic rhythms. Let your music groove effortlessly. 6. AUv3 Integration: jAmp Percussive works smoothly with your favorite DAWs and music production apps that support AUv3 plugins. Enjoy a seamless workflow as you integrate its powerful features into your projects. Individual output per channel and MIDI output is also supported. 7. MIDI Triggering: Trigger drum sounds using MIDI for even more control and flexibility. Integrate jAmp Percussive with your MIDI setup to play and program drum sounds directly from your MIDI controller or sequencer. Get the manual at https://github.com/janm31415/jAmpPercussive

Screenshots

SoundPrism Pro4 screens
jAmp Percussive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: jAmp Percussive at Free against SoundPrism Pro's $4.99. jAmp Percussive also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). SoundPrism Pro's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 13) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

jAmp Percussive is free to download; SoundPrism Pro costs $4.99 up front. SoundPrism Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and jAmp Percussive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

jAmp Percussive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of SoundPrism Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of jAmp Percussive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundPrism Pro ships an update every 3 months, jAmp Percussive fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SoundPrism Pro versus jAmp Percussive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundPrism ProjAmp Percussive
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (53 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrace Cloud GmbHJan Maes

Customer experience

SoundPrism Pro

All ratings53 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews511 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative10.8%

jAmp Percussive

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SoundPrism Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Audiobus and inter-app MIDI connectivity problems
  • Inconsistent performance across different iOS devices
  • Issues with exporting and sharing recorded content

Requested features

5 requests
  • Built-in arpeggiator and looping capabilities
  • More sound customization and synthesis options
  • Improved recording and playback functionality
  • Expanded MIDI integration and control options
  • Ability to create and save custom chord progressions

jAmp Percussive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SoundPrism Pro

One-time10
  • Guitar Sound Pack$0.99
  • Trance Soundpack Pro$0.99
  • Choir Soundpack$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Organ SoundPack$0.99
  • Airy Pad Sound Pack$0.99
  • Euro Synth Sound Pack$0.99
  • Lead Synth Sound Pack$0.99
  • Midnight Skin$1.99
  • Snow Skin$1.99
  • Sound Bundle 1$1.99
1 purchases

jAmp Percussive

One-time1
  • jAmp Percussive Activation$7.99

Questions

Is SoundPrism Pro free?
SoundPrism Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is jAmp Percussive free?
jAmp Percussive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SoundPrism Pro or jAmp Percussive?
jAmp Percussive is rated higher. SoundPrism Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while jAmp Percussive averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do SoundPrism Pro or jAmp Percussive have ads?
Neither SoundPrism Pro nor jAmp Percussive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoundPrism Pro or jAmp Percussive?
SoundPrism Pro ships an update every 3 months, and jAmp Percussive fortnightly. Most recently, SoundPrism Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and jAmp Percussive on November 4, 2026.

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