# iMPC vs AudioCopy

The clearest difference is price: AudioCopy at Free against iMPC's $9.99. AudioCopy also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). iMPC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (44% vs 26%). On ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

AudioCopy is free to download; iMPC costs $9.99 up front. AudioCopy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. iMPC asks for nothing beyond the download.

AudioCopy holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 24 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of iMPC's written reviews are positive against 26% of AudioCopy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iMPC ships an update every 10 months, AudioCopy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMPC | AudioCopy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.3 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impc/id584548447/reviews) | **[3.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiocopy/id719137307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **44.5% of reviews** | 25.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 440 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Akai Professional](https://appshunter.io/developer/373969727) | [Retronyms Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/307726643) |

## What reviewers say

### iMPC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impc/id584548447)

Transform your iPad into a powerful music production tool with this app. It offers a classic MPC workflow, extensive sample libraries, and advanced editing features to create beats and sequences. Easily record, overdub, and share your musical creations.

**Highlights:** Classic MPC workflow, Over 1,200 samples, Record and overdub beats, Built-in effects, Sampler with multiple input options, Export tracks to MPC Software, 16 Levels mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive workflow
- 💯 Great sample library
- 🎨 Classic MPC look and feel
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Weak metronome
- 🔢 Limited to 4 tracks
- 🔁 No sample editing after assignment
- 🔌 Lack of Audiobus/MIDI support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Exported audio quality issues
- Inconsistent MIDI implementation

**Requested features**

- Ability to chop samples
- More effects and sound processing options
- Increased track count
- Audiobus and MIDI integration
- Improved sample management and organization


### AudioCopy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiocopy/id719137307)

Access a vast library of royalty-free sound packs from renowned artists and producers. Easily copy and paste sounds between hundreds of compatible apps or export them for use anywhere. Includes a built-in recorder and editor for capturing and manipulating audio.

**Highlights:** Largest collection of royalty-free sound packs, Copy and paste sounds between apps, Access sounds in Files app, Built-in sound recorder, Convenient sound editor (trim, normalize, fade, reverse), Share audio to SoundCloud, YouTube, and Files app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deep And Raw Techno | Free | one-time |
| Classic Cutz | Free | one-time |
| Essential Club Collection | Free | one-time |
| Dub 2 DnB | Free | one-time |
| Melodic Collection | Free | one-time |
| Dark Swang Vol 1 | Free | one-time |
| Brysons Soul | Free | one-time |
| Dark Swang Vol 2 | Free | one-time |
| Metro Bang | Free | one-time |
| The Vault | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great content store
- 👍 Useful for moving audio between apps
- 👍 Integrates well with other music apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable file management and transfer
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing interface and poor user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings skipping or cutting out
- Inability to delete recordings
- Inconsistent in-app purchase restoration
- Crashes when trying to access certain features

**Requested features**

- Improved file organization and management
- Better integration with cloud storage services
- Audiobus support
- More genres and sound packs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMPC free?

iMPC costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AudioCopy free?

AudioCopy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iMPC or AudioCopy?

AudioCopy is rated higher. iMPC averages 2.3 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while AudioCopy averages 3.8 from 24 ratings.

### Do iMPC or AudioCopy have ads?

Neither iMPC nor AudioCopy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iMPC or AudioCopy?

iMPC ships an update every 10 months, and AudioCopy every 3 months. Most recently, iMPC was updated on October 6, 2026 and AudioCopy on October 11, 2026.

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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.*