# Tabletop vs iMPC Pro 2

The clearest difference is price: Tabletop at Free against iMPC Pro 2's $6.29. Tabletop also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 35%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). iMPC Pro 2's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 85). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Tabletop is free to download; iMPC Pro 2 costs $6.29 up front. Tabletop sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and iMPC Pro 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iMPC Pro 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMPC Pro 2 has 1.1K ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Tabletop's written reviews are positive against 35% of iMPC Pro 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tabletop ships an update every 3 months, iMPC Pro 2 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabletop | iMPC Pro 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.29 |
| Rating | [3.3 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop/id436080882/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impc-pro-2/id1294928298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 85 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **53.9% of reviews** | 34.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 323 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Retronyms Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/307726643) | [Akai Professional](https://appshunter.io/developer/373969727) |

## What reviewers say

### Tabletop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop/id436080882)

Create music with a modular studio environment. Mix and match over 40 virtual instruments, effects, and sequencers to compose songs, beats, and mashups. Expand your sound palette by purchasing additional devices.

**Highlights:** Modular music creation environment, Over 40 virtual instruments and effects, Mix and match devices, Create beats, songs, and mashups, Piano roll timeline editor, MIDI support, Share music to SoundCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EKKO | $1.99 | one-time |
| WHIRL | $2.99 | one-time |
| Verve | $2.99 | one-time |
| XFADE | $2.99 | one-time |
| TT-303 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cueboard | $2.99 | one-time |
| GLITCHBOARD | $3.99 | one-time |
| Deadbeat | $3.99 | one-time |
| X0X Drum Deranger | $7.99 | one-time |
| RS4000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle E | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful features
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Innovative modular design
- 🎨 Versatile music creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 High CPU usage
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔇 Poor sound quality

**Reported bugs**

- Synth parameters not saving properly
- Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Unreliable audio export

**Requested features**

- MIDI support
- Improved sequencing capabilities
- More free sound modules
- Waveform editing and sample management


### iMPC Pro 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impc-pro-2/id1294928298)

This app is a comprehensive music creation tool that combines a powerful sampler and beatmaker with advanced features for vocal tracks and Audio Units integration. It allows for real-time audio manipulation, flexible song sequencing, and offers a vast library of sound kits and packs to enhance your productions.

**Highlights:** Audio track recording and real-time manipulation, Audio Units instrument integration, Advanced song sequencing and mixing, Extensive sound kits and free sound packs, Multi-touch audio clip editing, Tutorial series for music production

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Producer Subscription (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| iMPC Pro Professional Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Producer Subscription (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| Professional Subscription (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great workflow
- 👍 Powerful features
- 🔥 Awesome sound quality
- 💡 Spotify sampling
- 🎨 Attractive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to import own samples
- 🤔 Confusing UI elements
- 🔇 Lack of metronome in playback
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with controllers

**Reported bugs**

- Audio track recording issues
- Disappearing samples and projects
- Unstable performance on iPad Pro
- Exporting problems with static and glitches

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize pad sizes
- Per-track effects and EQ
- Improved MIDI support
- Seamless project transfer from previous versions
- Expanded file management options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabletop free?

Tabletop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iMPC Pro 2 free?

iMPC Pro 2 costs $6.29, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tabletop or iMPC Pro 2?

iMPC Pro 2 is rated higher. Tabletop averages 3.3 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while iMPC Pro 2 averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Tabletop or iMPC Pro 2 have ads?

Neither Tabletop nor iMPC Pro 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tabletop or iMPC Pro 2?

Tabletop ships an update every 3 months, and iMPC Pro 2 every 5 months. Most recently, Tabletop was updated on July 6, 2026 and iMPC Pro 2 on September 24, 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.*