Comparison

Midi Studio vs KORG Module Pro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Modular MIDI control surface
  • Wi-Fi and USB connectivity
  • Faders, knobs, buttons, XY pads
  • Customizable layouts (Pro version)
  • CoreMidi message support
  • Velocity sensitive keys
Features
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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

About

KORG Module Pro

This app provides a high-quality mobile sound module for iOS devices, offering professional piano and keyboard sounds. It's ideal for live performance and music production, allowing users to create studio-quality music anywhere with just an iOS device and a MIDI keyboard. Expandable sound libraries and integration with other music apps enhance its capabilities.

Highlights
  • High-quality piano and keyboard sound engines
  • Six dedicated sound engines
  • Ultra-low latency
  • AUv3 support
  • Set list function with score viewer
  • Expansion sound libraries
  • Performance recording and sharing
Features
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The best sounds, available to everyone. Announcing a new high-quality mobile sound module app for iOS! • Achieved the #1 position*on the App Store* in the Top Paid Music App category *USA, UK, Japan, Germany, France, Italy, Canada and much more! 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 new microKEY, you can play studio-quality keyboard and grand piano sounds anywhere. You can also use the sounds of KORG Module for the KORG Gadget music production app. Maintaining its position at the forefront of mobile music apps, KORG now offers you a new style of performance and production with KORG Module for iOS. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS ● Stunningly high-quality piano and a full range of keyboard sound engines ● Six dedicated sound engines : Acoustic Piano/Electric Piano/Clav/Organ/Multi/Hybrid ● Ultra-low latency sound engine ● AUv3 support ● With just an iPad/iPhone and the new microKEY, you can enjoy great sound anywhere ● Mobile music production in tandem with KORG Gadget ● Convenient set list function with a PDF/image score viewer and music player ● Power-up even more with expansion sound libraries: TRITON Best Selection / Ivory Mobile Grand and more! ● Easily record your performances, and share song sketches on SoundCloud ● Integrating iOS technology that's indispensable for the mobile environment *** Stunningly high-quality piano and a full range of keyboard sound engines *** KORG Module has five dedicated sound engines, providing a number of high-quality sounds that can be played back on your iOS using the "NATIVE ENGINE”. These engines feature technology that was developed for KORG's historic line of workstations and synthesizers including: Acoustic Piano, Electric Piano, Clav, Organ, Multi, and Hybrid. Each display has carefully selected parameters, making it convenient and easy to adjust the sounds. We’ve also carefully ensured ideal playability and designed the system for ultra-low latency. Once you experience the quality of the sounds being produced from the slim body of your iPad, you'll agree that Module is radically different than anything else currently on the market. *** With just an iPad/iPhone and the new microKEY, you can enjoy great sound anywhere *** KORG Module and the microKEY are the best possible combination for a mobile performance environment. With the new microKEY which supports a damper, or the microKEY Air which provides a wireless connection via Bluetooth MIDI, your iPad can transform into a high-quality sound module. In your room, in a practice studio, or performing on stage,, it's easy to set up and immerse yourself in a superb playing experience wherever you are. Of course you can also use any MIDI keyboard that can connect to your iPad via Apple Lightning - USB camera adapter. The velocity curve function conforms the sound to your playing dynamics, so you'll be able to perform comfortably using any MIDI keyboard. Even if you don't have a MIDI keyboard, you can use the apps on-screen keyboard, phrase function, or MIDI player to play the sounds. The MIDI player can load and play standard MIDI files for your listening enjoyment. *** Mobile music production in tandem with KORG Gadget *** You can also use the high-quality KORG Module sounds inside KORG Gadget, the mobile music production app. If you have Module and Gadget, the five tools Salzburg, Montreal, Alexandria, Firenze, and Glasgow are added inside, allowing access the same way as Gadget. These five powerful gadgets will add even more variety to your music productions, raising your music to the next level. Whether for performance or for production, both of these apps deliver ultimate sound. More info at korg.com

Screenshots

Midi Studio4 screens
KORG Module Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Midi Studio at $1.99 against KORG Module Pro's $39.99. Midi Studio also leads on iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.6). KORG Module Pro's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 65). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Midi Studio costs $1.99 and KORG Module Pro $39.99 up front. Midi Studio sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and KORG Module Pro sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KORG Module Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KORG Module Pro has 1.2K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 64% and 64% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Midi Studio ships an update every 5 weeks, KORG Module Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Midi Studio versus KORG Module Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidi StudioKORG Module Pro
Price$1.99 — better$39.99
Rating4.0 (65 ratings)4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews — better63.7% of reviews
Number of ratings651.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size500 MB1.7 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVITALIY TARASYUKKORG INC.

Customer experience

Midi Studio

All ratings65 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews177 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral8.5%
Negative27.1%

KORG Module Pro

All ratings1,222 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews353 reviews
Positive63.7%
Neutral13.9%
Negative22.4%

User reviews

Midi Studio

From 65 App Store ratings

What 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 Pro

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎹 Excellent sound quality
  • 🎨 Versatile sound library
  • 📋 Useful set list functionality
  • 🔌 Good MIDI integration
  • 💻 Seamless integration with Korg Gadget

Room to improve

  • 🔇 Low volume/output issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and stability problems
  • 🔀 Inconsistent behavior when switching patches
  • 🔒 Difficulty restoring purchased content
  • 🔍 Limited sound customization options

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 Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Purchased content not appearing or disappearing
  • Sustain pedal not functioning properly
  • Polyphony issues causing notes to drop out
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add split and layer functionality
  • Implement MIDI learn capabilities
  • Improve set list management with reordering and copying
  • Add support for background audio and AUv3
  • Provide better integration with other Korg apps

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Midi Studio

One-time10
  • 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
20 purchases

KORG Module Pro

One-time20
  • Hybrid Synth Essential 2$4.99
  • Future Synths$4.99
  • London Symphonic Orchestra$6.99
Show 17 more
  • Dream Pop$6.99
  • Petrichor$6.99
  • Shoulder Pads$6.99
  • Space Western$6.99
  • Wurley Electric Piano$9.99
  • Mellow Tape Keyboard$9.99
  • Soundiron Voice of Rapture Soprano$9.99
  • Wild Kits$9.99
  • Dreamy Synths$9.99
  • Organ & Clav Collection$19.99
  • TRITON Best Selection$19.99
  • 80's Electric Piano$19.99
  • Orchestral Dreams$19.99
  • Classic EP-88M$19.99
  • Ivory Mobile American D$29.99
  • Ivory Mobile Grand$29.99
  • Module Performance Expansion$29.99

Questions

Is Midi Studio free?
Midi Studio costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is KORG Module Pro free?
KORG Module Pro costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Midi Studio or KORG Module Pro?
KORG Module Pro is rated higher. Midi Studio averages 4.0 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while KORG Module Pro averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Midi Studio or KORG Module Pro have ads?
Neither Midi Studio nor KORG Module Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Midi Studio or KORG Module Pro?
Midi Studio ships an update every 5 weeks, and KORG Module Pro monthly. Most recently, Midi Studio was updated on September 26, 2026 and KORG Module Pro on September 27, 2026.

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