Comparison

KORG iKaossilator vs miRack

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

Head to head
About

KORG iKaossilator

Create music with intuitive touch controls and a variety of built-in sounds. This app lets you play melodies and phrases by simply touching the screen, layering up to five parts with a loop sequencer. Share your creations or perform live with DJ-style controls.

Highlights
  • Intuitive X-Y pad for sound control
  • 150 diverse built-in sounds
  • Loop sequencer for up to five parts
  • Real-time loop control for live performance
  • Audio export and SoundCloud sharing
  • Visual effects synchronized with performance
Features
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The inspiringly creative Kaossilator comes to iPhone! Korg has revolutionized the musical instrument world with their dynamic line of Kaoss products, using an intuitive X-Y pad to provide expressive musical control. The palm-sized KAOSSILATOR synthesizer placed modern music-making in the hands of thousands of musicians and non-musicians alike. Now that same excitement has been captured in the iKaossilator app for iPhone! [Highlights] ● Play sounds by simply stroking, tapping, or rubbing the screen with your finger ● Bold Visual Effects move along with your performance and add excitement ● 150 diverse built-in sounds cover any style of dance music ● Scale/Key settings allow anyone to perform with musical precision ● Easily create tracks with the loop sequencer using up to five parts ● Control loops in real time for DJ-Style live performances ● Audio Export records and saves your performance, just as you heard it ● SoundCloud allows users to share and remix loops with other users worldwide ● WIST capability allows wireless sync-start with other music apps ● AudioCopy/AudioPaste Support ● Audio Loop Import ● Seamless operation in tandem with the Kaossilator 2 ■ Perform Using A Single Finger iKaossilator uses the unique X-Y interface made famous by Korg’s entire Kaoss Line, including the original hand-held KAOSSILATOR. Create melodies and phrases simply by stroking, tapping, or rubbing the touch screen with your finger; no musical knowledge is required. ■ Bright, Colorful Visual Effects iKaossilator is also focused on its graphic design, which shows up beautifully on the iPhone's high-quality display. The visual effects on the iPhone's display move along with your performance and add excitement. These bold, colorful graphics provide an exciting performance experience. ■ 150 Diverse Sounds Covering Many Musical Styles Use the 150 built-in sounds to perform and produce a broad range of dance music styles including hip-hop, house, techno, dubstep, nu-disco, and electro. Enjoy the synth leads and synth bass sounds you expect from a synthesizer. The drum sounds let you play and manipulate various patterns simply by moving your finger. ■ Loop Sequencer The built-in loop sequencer lets you layer up to five musical parts. To create a track, simply assign a loop such as synth, bass, chords, sound effects, or drums to each part. Fifty loops created by professional musicians are built-in to help you get started quickly. In addition to its track-making capabilities, this loop sequencer is also a great feature for live performance. The Mix Play feature makes it easy to enjoy live remixing; you can switch seamlessly to another loop or extract a specific part from another loop while the playback continues. ■ Audio Export You can record your performance in real time, or export a completed loop as an audio file. By sending your creations to a Mac or PC via iTunes, you can share them with your friends or use them in a full-fledged music production. You can also upload them directly to SoundCloud. ■ Share Loops on SoundCloud n online audio platform that's very popular among musical creators. The loops you create can be uploaded directly to SoundCloud from within the app. If you attach the loop data, it will be shared to other users' loop lists. Users worldwide will be exposed to new loops they've never heard, and can combine them with their own loops to create remixes. It's a new way of enjoying music by and unleashing your iKaossilator’s potential throughout the world. ∗ When using SoundCloud, you must observe SoundCloud Ltd.'s terms of use, such as the prohibition on uploading songs whose copyright is the property of a third party. Follow us! ● Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/korg.iapps ● Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/korg_iapps

About

miRack

This app offers a comprehensive Eurorack-style modular synthesizer environment for creating custom synths, audio/MIDI effects, and controlling other applications. It features a vast library of modules and integrates with hardware and software for flexible music production and live performance.

Highlights
  • Polyphonic Eurorack-style modular environment
  • Over 800 third-party modules
  • AUv3 plugin hosting
  • Multi-channel audio input/output
  • MIDI input/output with clock sync
  • Ableton Link support
  • iCloud patch syncing
Features
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miRack is a polyphonic Eurorack-style modular environment. It aims to provide user experience and audio quality close to those of the real Eurorack hardware. miRack can be used to build custom synthesizers, audio and MIDI effects, control other apps and equipment, as a playground to explore and learn modular synths, and for live performances. miRack is also available on macOS, including Audio Unit and VST plugins. * Comes with more than 800 modules created by third-party developers and adapted for mobile devices by miRack team. New modules are added regularly. * Includes AUv3 plugin. Can work as an instrument, audio effect or MIDI processor. Supports parameter automation to record and automate changes of almost any virtual module control. * AUv3 hosting capabilities (in-app purchase). Incorporate any AUv3 instrument, effect or MIDI effect plugins into your patches. * Controller module (in-app purchase) allows to design AUv3 user interface for your patch. * Multi-channel audio input and output (in both standalone and AUv3 modes), with full support for Expert Sleepers audio interface modules to integrate with hardware Eurorack equipment. * MIDI input and output, including MIDI clock sync, and MIDI learn function. Automate and control your patch, or control other software and hardware instruments with powerful sequencer modules. * Ableton Link support to synchronise with other music software on the same device or over network. * iCloud support to sync patches between iOS and macOS app versions. * Visit patchstorage.com/platform/mirack for inspiration and to share your patches.

Screenshots

KORG iKaossilator4 screens
miRack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: miRack at weekly against KORG iKaossilator's every 4 months. miRack also leads on price ($14.99 vs $19.99). KORG iKaossilator's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 14.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

KORG iKaossilator costs $19.99 and miRack $14.99 up front. KORG iKaossilator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and miRack sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

miRack holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 682 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of KORG iKaossilator's written reviews are positive against 86% of miRack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KORG iKaossilator ships an update every 4 months, miRack weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
KORG iKaossilator versus miRack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKORG iKaossilatormiRack
Price$19.99$14.99 — better
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings)4.8 (682 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews85.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better682
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB359 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKORG INC.MIFKI PTY LTD

Customer experience

KORG iKaossilator

All ratings1,213 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews380 reviews
Positive80.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative12.9%

miRack

All ratings674 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral6.2%
Negative7.9%

User reviews

KORG iKaossilator

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 👍 Great sounds and features
  • 🎨 Versatile and creative
  • 🎉 Lots of fun to play with
  • 💻 Works well on both iPhone and iPad

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔇 Limited sound library
  • 🔒 No ability to import own samples
  • 🔊 No individual volume control for instruments
  • 🔍 Difficult to precisely hit notes

miRack

From 682 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful modular synth capabilities
  • 👍 Intuitive touch-based interface
  • 🎨 Vast selection of modules
  • 💰 Great value for the price
  • 🔌 Seamless integration with external controllers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 📚 Lack of built-in documentation and tutorials
  • 🔀 Difficulty navigating and managing patches
  • 🔇 Missing audio recording and export features

Bugs and requests

KORG iKaossilator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when trying to export to Ableton
  • Shared tracks not loading properly
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Dropbox integration not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more sound packs and expansion options
  • Implement MIDI sync and export capabilities
  • Include a grid view for more precise note input
  • Allow individual volume control for each instrument
  • Add an arpeggiator feature

miRack

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Knob controls sometimes become unresponsive
  • Saving and loading patches can be unreliable
  • Compatibility issues with older iPad models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add polyphonic support
  • Implement undo/redo functionality
  • Integrate with popular DAWs and audio apps
  • Provide more comprehensive module library
  • Add preset management and sharing options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KORG iKaossilator

One-time1
  • EDM Sound Set$2.99
5 purchases

miRack

One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • AUv3 Hosting Modules$4.99
  • Controller Module$4.99

Questions

Is KORG iKaossilator free?
KORG iKaossilator costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is miRack free?
miRack costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KORG iKaossilator or miRack?
miRack is rated higher. KORG iKaossilator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while miRack averages 4.8 from 682 ratings.
Do KORG iKaossilator or miRack have ads?
Neither KORG iKaossilator nor miRack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KORG iKaossilator or miRack?
KORG iKaossilator ships an update every 4 months, and miRack weekly. Most recently, KORG iKaossilator was updated on October 27, 2026 and miRack on October 26, 2026.

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