# AudioShare vs KORG Gadget 3

The clearest difference is price: AudioShare at $4.99 against KORG Gadget 3's $39.99. AudioShare also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (89% vs 76%). KORG Gadget 3's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 858). On rating, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

AudioShare costs $4.99 and KORG Gadget 3 $39.99 up front. KORG Gadget 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. AudioShare asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for AudioShare against 4.8 for KORG Gadget 3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 858 and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of AudioShare's written reviews are positive against 76% of KORG Gadget 3's.

AudioShare ships an update every 5 months, KORG Gadget 3 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AudioShare | KORG Gadget 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $39.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (858 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audioshare/id543859300/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-gadget-3/id791077159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 858 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.8% of reviews** | 75.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | #75 |
| Size | 11 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kymatica AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/522046659) | [KORG INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363714046) |

## What reviewers say

### AudioShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audioshare/id543859300)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### KORG Gadget 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-gadget-3/id791077159)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create music with a comprehensive suite of over 40 virtual instruments and effects. This powerful yet intuitive ecosystem allows you to quickly turn your musical ideas into finished tracks, offering a vast sound library and flexible workflow for various genres.

**Highlights:** Over 40 virtual instruments and drum machines, New Santa Ana (Guitar) and Sydney (Sampler) gadgets, 5 new insert effects (IFX), Intuitive user interface and workflow, Genre select system for songwriting, AUv3 support for iOS integration, Extensive sound library with 6,000+ programs

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bilbao | $9.99 | one-time |
| Abu Dhabi | $9.99 | one-time |
| Madrid | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gladstone | $14.99 | one-time |
| Kamata | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lisbon | $14.99 | one-time |
| Vancouver | $14.99 | one-time |
| Stockholm | $14.99 | one-time |
| Otorii | $14.99 | one-time |
| Santa Ana | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for creating rave and dance music
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Powerful sound design capabilities
- 💡 Useful for live performance
- 👍 Excellent workflow for sketching ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Expensive with many in-app purchases
- 🔀 Randomized saved project order
- 🔍 Difficult to precisely control zoom and note editing
- 🔓 Issues with restoring purchased content

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues with latest update
- Imported samples limited to 5 seconds
- Bilbao sampler crashes when importing WAV files
- Gadget instruments not showing up in AUv3 lists

**Requested features**

- Add more acoustic drum and bass sounds
- Implement MIDI out functionality
- Allow customizable scales and tunings
- Add a proper sampler with more advanced features
- Improve copy/paste and track management capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AudioShare free?

AudioShare costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is KORG Gadget 3 free?

KORG Gadget 3 costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AudioShare or KORG Gadget 3?

KORG Gadget 3 is rated higher. AudioShare averages 4.7 out of 5 from 858 ratings, while KORG Gadget 3 averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do AudioShare or KORG Gadget 3 have ads?

Neither AudioShare nor KORG Gadget 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AudioShare or KORG Gadget 3?

AudioShare ships an update every 5 months, and KORG Gadget 3 monthly. Most recently, AudioShare was updated on November 10, 2026 and KORG Gadget 3 on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, AudioShare or KORG Gadget 3?

AudioShare currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and KORG Gadget 3 at #75. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*