Comparison

KORG iKaossilator vs Egoist

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

Egoist

This app lets you extract grooves from any audio file, transforming your music library into a sound source. It offers tools for sketching tracks with sample slicing, basslines, beats, and effects, suitable for both studio and on-the-go use.

Highlights
  • Audio Unit v3 & Standalone
  • Sample slicing and manipulation
  • Onboard bass and beat synthesizers
  • Effect sequencer
  • Pattern chaining for song creation
  • Slice keyboard functionality
  • iCloud synchronization
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Egoist is a groove instrument. Load any audio file and squeeze the groove out of it! Try your mp3 library and use it as a sound source! The additional onboard bass, beat and fx units make Egoist the perfect track sketch tool in the studio and on the road. • Audio Unit v3 & Standalone • Quick + Easy track sketching, based on sample slicing • Minimal, yet effective bass line • Unique beat box with more than 1000 drums from vintage to electronic • Effect Sequencer • Randomizers in all areas • iCloud Synchronization of Presets and Samples • AudioShare • Mixdown / Bounce • Full Midi Support (Virtual, Network, Bluetooth, Extern) • Music Library Access SLICER: The Slicer arranges up to 16 slices of the loaded sample. Apply different parameters like Reverse, Attack, Decay, Level and pitch with the sequencer. Using the 16 available patterns, up to 16 different samples can be used at any time. BASS & BEAT: Egoist includes a great sounding bassline synthesizer/sequencer. The bassline synth offers a mean and strong sound, with different lowpass filter flavors and overdrive. The versatile sequencer is capable of notes and pitch bends of any length. The internal beat box offers kick, snare and hihat, along with a simple sequencer. If you imagine, that you can change the drum sounds with each pattern, limitations start to get you inspired! EFFECTRIX INSIDE: The Effect unit brings funky hickups to your tracks. Engage tapestop, looper, reverb or filter at any time to give your beats that otherworldly feel and create stunning breaks! SONG SEQUENCER: Chain your patterns! Or create stunning breakbeats by changing patterns quickly! The internal Part/Song sequencer lets you sketch your pattern progressions and line out your next track. ALWAYS SPECIAL: The very special Slice Keys turn Egoist into a slice keyboard! Play the sequencer steps on the keyboard, with all their settings and effects, you will not believe how cool that is!

Screenshots

KORG iKaossilator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Egoist at Free against KORG iKaossilator's $19.99. KORG iKaossilator's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 65) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence 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

Egoist is free to download; KORG iKaossilator costs $19.99 up front. KORG iKaossilator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Egoist 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for KORG iKaossilator against 4.6 for Egoist. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KORG iKaossilator has 1.2K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of KORG iKaossilator's written reviews are positive against 73% of Egoist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KORG iKaossilator ships an update every 4 months, Egoist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KORG iKaossilator versus Egoist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKORG iKaossilatorEgoist
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better4.6 (65 ratings)
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews — better72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better65
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB437 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKORG INC.Sugar Bytes GmbH

Customer experience

KORG iKaossilator

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

Egoist

All ratings64 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral10.4%
Negative16.9%

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

Egoist

From 65 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Fun and creative app
  • 🎵 Great for sample-based music
  • 💡 Powerful and flexible
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Fast idea sketching

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Storage options messed up
  • 🗑️ Included samples can't be deleted
  • 🐛 Crashes on import
  • 💩 Waste of money
  • 🔊 Dated effects

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

Egoist

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Import crashes the library
  • Drums not working with AUv3 release
  • MIDI learn menu shows up too quickly and sticks
  • Saved works are inconsistent (tempo changes, patterns disappear)
  • Error Audiocopy - File of zero bytes when bouncing
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  • Dropbox not working
  • App is laggy and sluggish on iPad Pro
  • Slicer portion is very sluggish with bad latency
  • App is sluggish and jerky on older iPads
  • Does not work well in Audiobus or AUM

Requested features

14 requests
  • Allow users to delete included samples
  • Put user files at the top of the list
  • Support 'Files App' storage
  • Add preference to turn off MIDI learn menu
  • Add more filters
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  • Needs export to desktop version
  • Add another slicer track
  • Add own samples to drum and bass sections
  • Release 'Factory' App on iOS
  • Add Ableton Link (if not already present)
  • Update effects
  • Improve storage options
  • Fix import crashes
  • Allow preset sharing between Mac and iOS versions

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KORG iKaossilator

One-time1
  • EDM Sound Set$2.99
1 purchases

Egoist

One-time1
  • Egoist Full Version$29.99

Questions

Is KORG iKaossilator free?
KORG iKaossilator costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Egoist free?
Egoist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KORG iKaossilator or Egoist?
KORG iKaossilator is rated higher. KORG iKaossilator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Egoist averages 4.6 from 65 ratings.
Do KORG iKaossilator or Egoist have ads?
Neither KORG iKaossilator nor Egoist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KORG iKaossilator or Egoist?
KORG iKaossilator ships an update every 4 months, and Egoist every 2 months. Most recently, KORG iKaossilator was updated on November 10, 2026 and Egoist on November 1, 2026.

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