Midi Studio vs KORG Module
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Midi Studio
This app acts as a modular MIDI control surface, allowing users to remotely control software and hardware via Wi-Fi or USB. It offers various touch controls like faders, knobs, and XY pads for music production and studio setups.
- Modular MIDI control surface
- Wi-Fi and USB connectivity
- Faders, knobs, buttons, XY pads
- Customizable layouts (Pro version)
- CoreMidi message support
- Velocity sensitive keys
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Warning: This app is a Midi controller and does not include a sound engine or synth. -----------REVIEWS----------- Midi Studio is a fantastic midi controller app that do not provide a sound but to control the sound in the studio. It's pretty unique and should be the one stand out from the crowd. - Best10Apps.com! #Midi Studio is rated as a killer app by Apps4iDevices.com! #Midi Studio was rated as App-of-the-Week by iDesignSound.com! -----------ABOUT----------- Midi Studio is a modular MIDI control surface for iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad. It supports sending CoreMidi messages over a Wi-Fi network using the UDP protocol for sending and receiving MIDI messages. The application allows to remote control and receive feedback from software and hardware that implement the MIDI protocols such as Apple Logic Pro/Express, Ableton Live, Max for Live, Cubase, Pro Tools, FL Loops and many others. The interface provides a number of different touch controls to send and receive messages: Faders / Rotary controls / Encoder controls / Push buttons / Toggle buttons / XY pads / LEDs / Labels, etc. !!!WARNING, by default app not include "Ability to create custom layouts". This feature available only through built-purchase or you can buy a "Midi Studio Pro" version. Midi Studio Features: -[Ability to create custom layouts] -[CoreMidi] -[WI-FI] -[USB adapters, like "Apple camera connection kit", etc], with original Apple's pc to iPhone/iPod cable it will not work! -[True Velocity Sensitive ] (with the force of impact) -[Modulation] -[Drums] -[Faders] -[Knobs] -[Buttons] -[Touch pads] -[Two Keyboards] -[Different Keys Size] -[Custom Key Scale] - (Like: Major, Minor, Klezmer, etc...) iPAD VERSION INCLUDE: -Keyboard Layout - free -Drums Layouts - free -Drums 4x4 - free -All XY Pads - free -Live Pad - free -Mixer - free -Ability to create custom layouts - Built-in purchase only -CD PLAYER layout - Built-in purchase only -VINYL PLAYER layout - Built-in purchase only -DJ MIXER layout - Built-in purchase only -Surface and Transport Layouts (DAW CONTROL) - Built-in purchase only -Live Drums Layout - Built-in purchase only Transport and Surface Layouts works with: -Generic mode -Logic Pro -Live -Cubase/Nuendo -HUI / PRO TOOLS -Reason -Reaper -FL Studio iPHONE/iPOD VERSION INCLUDE: -Keyboard Layout - free -Drums Layouts - free -XY Pads - free -Mixer - free -Ability to create custom layouts - Built-in purchase only -Live Drums Layout - Built-in purchase only For more info visit: www.wiksnet.com
KORG Module
This app offers professional piano and keyboard sounds for mobile devices. The free version provides access to high-quality piano sounds, with options to unlock more sound libraries and features through in-app purchases or by connecting Korg MIDI controllers.
- High-quality piano and keyboard sounds
- Customizable sound sets with over 30 libraries
- AUv3 support
- Ultra-low latency sound engine
- Unlock sounds with Korg MIDI controllers
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The best sounds, available to everyone. FREE version lets you experience the high-quality piano & keyboard sound. Announcing a new high-quality mobile sound module app for iOS! • KORG Module Pro (Full version): Achieved the #1 position on Ideal for performance and music production, KORG Module is a high-quality sound module app for iOS that contains a professional sound library. With just your iPad/iPhone and a MIDI keyboard such as the KORG microKEY, you can play studio-quality keyboard and grand piano sounds anywhere. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS ● With just an iPad/iPhone and the new microKEY, you can enjoy great sound anywhere ● Stunningly high-quality piano for free. ● Customize your sound set: Available over 30 sound libraries from the Store page. ● AUv3 support ● Ultra-low latency sound engine ● Unlock additional 4 sounds by connecting Korg MIDI controllers/synthesizers. Check the details from www.korg.com/bundle. More info at https://www.korg.com/products/software/korg_module/ !
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: KORG Module at Free against Midi Studio's $1.99. KORG Module also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (772 vs 65). Midi Studio's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 52%) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
KORG Module is free to download; Midi Studio costs $1.99 up front. Midi Studio sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and KORG Module sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
KORG Module holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KORG Module has 772 ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Midi Studio's written reviews are positive against 52% of KORG Module's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Midi Studio ships an update every 5 weeks, KORG Module monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Midi Studio | KORG Module |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (65 ratings) | 4.6 (772 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews — better | 51.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 65 | 772 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 500 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VITALIY TARASYUK | KORG INC. |
Customer experience
Midi Studio
KORG Module
User reviews
Midi Studio
From 65 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎛️ Versatile MIDI controller with multiple layout options
- 🚀 Low latency wireless MIDI connection over WiFi
- 💡 Velocity-sensitive keyboards and drum pads
- 🎹 Works seamlessly with popular DAWs (Logic, Ableton, Reason, Reaper)
- 👍 Easy to set up and intuitive interface
Room to improve
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases for custom layouts ($15-$23)
- 📦 Extremely large app size (500MB+) for a MIDI controller
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 📚 Poor documentation and unclear setup instructions
- 🚫 No customer support or unresponsive support team
KORG Module
From 772 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎹 Great sounds and interface
- 🎨 Realistic piano and organ sounds
- 💻 Works well as an AUv3 plugin
- 🔍 Helpful as a teaching tool
- 🎚️ Excellent sound quality and options
Room to improve
- 🔁 Frequent need to restore purchases
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with Korg hardware
- 🔒 Confusing purchase options and restrictions
- 🔋 Causes device heating issues
- 🔇 Low volume compared to other apps
Bugs and requests
Midi Studio
Reported bugs
12 issues- App crashes on startup or during use
- MIDI keyboard and drum pads frequently break or become unresponsive
- Dropped MIDI events during performance
- Connectivity issues between iOS devices
- In-app purchase store causes crashes
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- Developer website shows revoked certificate
- Latency issues on WiFi connections
- UI quirks when editing layouts
- Device slowdown when app is running
- Inconsistent drum pad transposition (two semitones instead of one)
- Crashes on specific iOS versions (iOS 11.3.1 reported)
- iPhone performance issues (crashes on iPhone, works on iPad)
Requested features
12 requests- Bluetooth MIDI support as alternative to WiFi
- MIDI learn function for easier configuration
- IAA (Inter-App Audio) or Audiobus support
- Editable drum pad layouts with half-step intervals
- Configuration profiles for switching between instruments
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- LED feedback on fader positions
- Full-screen optimization for larger devices
- Comprehensive user manual and tutorials
- Standalone sound generation capability
- USB connection option for lower latency
- System message options
- Preset configurations for popular DAWs included by default
KORG Module
Reported bugs
4 issues- Purchased sounds disappearing after updates
- Inability to delete individual modules to save space
- Inconsistent behavior with Bluetooth MIDI controllers
- Crashes when using certain expansion packs
Requested features
5 requests- Add virtual pitch bend and modulation wheels
- Improve Gadget integration and availability of IAPs
- Implement AUv3 support for better integration
- Provide a more intuitive and streamlined interface
- Add more instrument categories like brass, woodwinds, and Latin percussion
In-app purchases
Midi Studio
- Live Drums Layout$0.99
- CD Player Layout$0.99
- Vinyl Player Layout$0.99
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- Buy ready-made layout$1.99
- Buy Control$1.99
- DJ Mixer Layout$1.99
- Buy Gold Layout$4.99
- Daw Control Layouts$4.99
- Buy Premium Layout$9.99
- Create Custom Layouts$14.99
KORG Module
- 7-day trial:TRITON Best selectFree
- 7-day trial : Organ & ClavFree
- 7-day trial : Module Perf ExpFree
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- 7-day trial : Ivory GrandFree
- 7-day trial : Ivory American DFree
- 7-day trial:Essential CompleteFree
- 7-day trial Hybrid 2Free
- 7-day trial : 80s Dance PopFree
- 7-day Trial : GENERAL 128Free
- 7-day trial : OASYS PianoFree
- 7-day Trial: M1 Best SelectionFree
- 7-day Trial : Wild KitsFree
- 7-day Trial : Neo SoulFree
- 7-day trial : 80's E.PianoFree
- 7-day Trial : Classic EP-88MFree
- 7-day trial : Dreamy SynthsFree
- Hybrid Synth Pack 2$4.99
- Space Western$6.99
- TRITON Best Selection$19.99
- Module Performance Expansion$29.99
- Essential Complete$39.99
