Comparison

AudioShare vs iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone

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

Head to head
About

AudioShare

Manage all your sound and MIDI files with this comprehensive audio document manager. Organize, record, trim, convert, and transfer audio files between apps and your computer. It's an essential tool for music creators.

Highlights
  • Organize audio and recordings
  • Record external input
  • Record live output of other apps
  • Import/Export via Document Pickers
  • WiFi Drive file transfer
  • Convert between sound file formats
  • Trim and normalize audio
Features
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A sound file manager with powerful import and export abilities. If you are using music-making apps, then this tool is a must-have! Organize all your soundfiles and midifiles on your device, and manage your AUM recordings. Record, trim, convert, normalize, transfer, export, import, zip, unzip. Create folders, rename and move files and folders around, put everything where you can find it. Use it to transfer files between apps and between your device and computer. For example, transfer your new track from your favorite music-making app and import into the AudioShare library, then share it on your SoundCloud account, or transfer it into other apps. Or record your live-jam from other IAA or Audiobus apps. You can record directly in the app, from microphone, external audio interfaces, Inter-App Audio, or other Audiobus compatible apps. Preview and play soundfiles with waveform display and looping, trim and normalize soundfiles, and convert to other file formats such as M4A AAC or ALAC (Apple Lossless), WAV, AIFF, CAF with options for bit rate or bit depth and sample rate. FEATURES • Organize audio and recordings in files and folders • Record external input (such as microphone) directly in app • Record the live output of other Audiobus-compatible apps • Record Inter-App Audio node apps • Plays and records in 96k, 48k, 44.1k, 22k, 11k and 8k sample rates • Plays and records 16, 24 and 32 bit files • General pasteboard Audio Copy/Paste • Import/Export through standard iOS Files system • AudioShare FileProvider extension allows direct access to your sound file library from within other apps • Built-in Dropbox client • Use "Open in" from other apps or to open a file in other apps • WiFi Drive: transfer files from/to any computer on your local network • Import songs from your on-device Music library • Easy Import/Export from/to AudioShare-compatible apps • Access files through iTunes File Sharing • Playback of almost any kind of soundfile • Add notes with the built-in text editor • Trim, apply fade ins and fade outs • Convert between sound file formats • Normalize • Send your sounds by email

About

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone

Create music with a powerful sampler, vocal recording, and Audio Unit integration. Manipulate audio in real-time, sequence songs faster, and access exclusive sound kits. Learn beatmaking with integrated tutorials.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio manipulation
  • Audio Unit instrument integration
  • Advanced song sequencing
  • Exclusive sound kits and packs
  • 64-track mixer with FX
  • Multi-touch audio editing
Features
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iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone fuses innovative song creation with the iconic MPC workflow. iMPC Pro gave us a powerful sampler and beatmaker, and now iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone has evolved into a full fledged song creation tool with the addition of vocal tracks, Audio Units integration, a sleek new design and tons of new features! AUDIO TRACKS: Within the audio tracks, you can time warp, pitch shift, and rearrange your audio clips in real time. The sophistication of real time manipulation is captured in a simple workflow and sleek interface. You can choose from multiple input sources to record, including external mic channels, hardware audio interfaces, and IAA. Import existing projects from iMPC Pro and add your vocal tracks easily. AUDIO UNIT TRACKS: You can now load any Audio Units instrument into an Audio Unit Track! Control your AU instrument with a classic piano keyboard interface and an iMPC interface with note variation, Flux Link, Note Repeat, 16 Levels, and more. The app also features an improvement to the workflow for song creation. Song sequencing is faster, more powerful, and more flexible, so you have complete creative control. 100% NEW SOUND KIT AND MORE: Designed exclusively for iMPC Pro 2, these kits cover some of the most iconic and cutting-edge beat genres available, from producers including ADSR, Rawcutz, SampleTools by Cr2, Niche Audio, and Sample Magic. Each kit includes 16 Hi Quality samples featuring sounds from 808’s to melodic hits and stabs, designed for the best user experience possible. iMPC Pro 2 also comes with 5 additional Sound Packs for FREE (valued at $35). Grab these packs in the AudioCopy Content Store: Essential Club Collection, Classic Cuts, Dub 2 DnB, Melodic Collection, and The Diploma! You can use them in hundreds of AudioCopy compatible apps (including iMPC and iMPC Pro). iMPC UNIVERSITY: Unlock producer secrets and learn how to become a full fledged song creator with this tutorial series. iMPCU unlocks one course per day and gives you the tools you need to take your music to the next level. Fun for both new and experienced users, iMPC Pro 2 offers an expansive dive into the world of beatmaking and song editing through these courses. We’re excited for you to try it! FEATURES: Audio Tracks: - Record from built in mic, external mics, audio interfaces, instruments, etc. - Record from Inter App Audio Apps - Warp Tracks and Clips to match tempo - Access several quick editing features on Audio Clips (Pitch shift, Time Stretch, Amplify, Crop, Split, Duplicate) - Drag to arrange Audio Clips, snap them to an adjustable grid setting - Advanced waveform editing AudioUnit integration: - Audio Unit tweak mode with full keyboard support (including 2 dozen scale modes from Chromatic to Blues to Aeolian) --- - 100% New Sound Set, with 5 additional free Sound Packs - Sample sounds from Spotify - 64 Track Mixer with EQ and 4 FX sends (Reverb, Delay, Chorus/Flange, and one Inter App Audio Effect) - Chop-shop provides intuitive multi-touch editing, trimming, auditioning, splicing, splicing and processing samples - Tracks View shows an overview of all the tracks in your song - 16 Levels mode with attack, velocity, length, and tuning settings for quickly creating variations of sounds - Live Sequence queuing for real-time performance and playback - Time correct: 1/8 note - 1/32T with variable swing - MPC Note Repeat featuring 1/8 note - 1/32T timing with latch - IAA and Ableton Link support - Share beats and songs seamlessly to YouTube - 4 Mute Groups and custom-designed envelopes for all pads - AudioCopy and AudioPaste support - Improved integration and support for iMPC Pro Packs and other Sound Packs from the AudioCopy Content Store - Expert MIDI support including multiple maps and more - New Song Arrangement workflow and integrated Song Mode makes song creation easier than ever Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AudioShare4 screens
iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

AudioShare and iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of AudioShare's written reviews are positive against 43% of iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone's. AudioShare also leads on price ($4.99 vs $12.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On rating, ratings volume, 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

AudioShare costs $4.99 and iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone $12.99 up front. iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. AudioShare asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for AudioShare against 4.6 for iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 858 and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of AudioShare's written reviews are positive against 43% of iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AudioShare ships an update every 5 months, iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
AudioShare versus iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudioShareiMPC Pro 2 for iPhone
Price$4.99 — better$12.99
Rating4.7 (858 ratings) — better4.6 (1.8K ratings)
Positive reviews88.7% of reviews — better43.4% of reviews
Number of ratings8581.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#65 — better#108
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB328 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKymatica ABAkai Professional

Customer experience

AudioShare

All ratings849 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews524 reviews
Positive88.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative7.8%

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone

All ratings1,825 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive43.4%
Neutral15.7%
Negative40.9%

User reviews

AudioShare

From 858 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Essential for iOS music production
  • 🔍 Excellent audio file management
  • 🔊 High-quality recording and editing
  • 🔀 Seamless integration with other apps
  • 💾 Reliable file storage and organization

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Limited file browser integration
  • 🔊 Occasional audio quality issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain concerns
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great beat maker
  • 👍 Surprisingly powerful
  • 👍 Smooth workflow
  • 👍 Awesome tool
  • 👍 Dope app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes a lot
  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 🐛 Unstable
  • 🐛 Laggy
  • 🔒 Can't import own samples

Bugs and requests

AudioShare

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • SoundCloud upload button not working
  • Inability to rename files easily
  • Crashes when using the pasteboard feature
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add MP3 conversion option
  • Implement iCloud sync and sharing
  • Improve editing tools (e.g., timeline, markers)
  • Introduce a metronome and tempo tools
  • Add support for more cloud storage services

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when chopping samples
  • Audio dropouts
  • Orientation issues
  • Spotify integration not working
  • Audiocopy integration issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • Allow importing own samples
  • Improve sample editing workflow
  • Add more effects
  • Implement Ableton Link
  • Sync samples across iPhone and iPad
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  • Expand sound library

In-app purchases

None

AudioShare

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone

Subscriptions4
  • Producer Subscription (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • Professional Subscription (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Professional Subscription (Annual)$9.991 Year
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  • Producer Subscription (Annual)$69.991 Year

Questions

Is AudioShare free?
AudioShare costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone free?
iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AudioShare or iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone?
AudioShare is rated higher. AudioShare averages 4.7 out of 5 from 858 ratings, while iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.
Do AudioShare or iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone have ads?
Neither AudioShare nor iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AudioShare or iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone?
AudioShare ships an update every 5 months, and iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone every 3 months. Most recently, AudioShare was updated on November 6, 2026 and iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone on November 2, 2026.
Which is more popular, AudioShare or iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone?
AudioShare currently peaks at #65 in the App Store charts, and iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone at #108. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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