# KORG iKaossilator vs Egoist

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | KORG iKaossilator | Egoist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-ikaossilator/id452559831/reviews)** | [4.6 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egoist/id859084874/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | **80.3% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 437 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KORG INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363714046) | [Sugar Bytes GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/614418826) |

## What reviewers say

### KORG iKaossilator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-ikaossilator/id452559831)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EDM Sound Set | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egoist/id859084874)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Egoist Full Version | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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