Comparison

MIDI FX PRO vs SoundBoard Studio PRO

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

Head to head
About

MIDI FX PRO

This app is a powerful MIDI workstation for iOS and Mac, allowing users to control and process MIDI signals. It offers features like harmonization, transposition, arpeggiation, and sequencing for external or virtual synths. It also includes internal instruments and effects for mobile music creation.

Highlights
  • MIDI signal processing
  • Harmonize, Transpose, Arpeggiate
  • Sequencer for synths
  • Delay/looper
  • Internal instruments (drums, piano, synth)
  • Filter notes by velocity
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Buy once and get the iOS and Mac apps (with Family Sharing) This is the Unlocked Version of MIDI FX. You can buy this version instead of unlocking the free one through IAP Control your MIDI signals and process them in any combination of ways: Harmonize, Transpose, Arpeggiate, etc... Or use the Sequencer to play any external or virtual synth. Use a MIDI interface to unlock the power of the app to control multiple synths with one keyboard, play one note and generate chords, basslines, etc... Use the delay/looper or filter notes based on velocity or other parameters to send to different synths/effects. A MIDI workstation in your pocket (or your iPad/Mac) You can also use some internal instruments (drums sampler, piano or synth) if you are away from your MIDI gear, and sequence whole songs inside the app, or use other synth apps as input/output for MIDI FX. Your imagination is the limit!

About

SoundBoard Studio PRO

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Welcome to SoundBoardStudioPRO, the revolutionary app that transforms the way you interact with sounds! Whether you're a musician, a DJ, a performer, or just someone who loves to play with audio, SoundBoardStudioPRO is your perfect companion. With its intuitive interface and powerful features, SoundBoardStudioPRO lets you create and customize your own soundboard in just a few taps. Key Features: Customizable Buttons: Assign any audio file to a button, label it, and play it with just a tap. Real-time Audio Effects: Adjust pitch and volume sliders in real-time to create unique sound effects. Easy File Management: Import your audio files effortlessly and organize them within the app. Editing Mode: Switch to edit mode to quickly update button settings and audio files. CoreData Integration: Your settings are saved automatically, ensuring your customizations are always available. Responsive Design: Optimized for all device sizes, ensuring a seamless experience on any screen. With Soundboard, the possibilities are endless. Customize your soundboard to suit your needs, experiment with different audio effects, and bring your sound creations to life. Whether you're on stage, in the studio, or just having fun, Soundboard gives you the power to make every sound your own. Download SoundBoardStudioPRO today and start your journey into a world of creative audio possibilities!

Screenshots

MIDI FX PRO1 screens
SoundBoard Studio PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SoundBoard Studio PRO at every 4 days against MIDI FX PRO's monthly. SoundBoard Studio PRO also leads on price ($4.99 vs $9.99). MIDI FX PRO's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.7 vs 26.0). On 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 FX PRO costs $9.99 and SoundBoard Studio PRO $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIDI FX PRO ships an update monthly, SoundBoard Studio PRO every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MIDI FX PRO versus SoundBoard Studio PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDI FX PROSoundBoard Studio PRO
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.7 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJorge ArroyoWu You Jhen

In-app purchases

None

MIDI FX PRO

No in-app purchases

None

SoundBoard Studio PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDI FX PRO free?
MIDI FX PRO costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoundBoard Studio PRO free?
SoundBoard Studio PRO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MIDI FX PRO or SoundBoard Studio PRO have ads?
Neither MIDI FX PRO nor SoundBoard Studio PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIDI FX PRO or SoundBoard Studio PRO?
MIDI FX PRO ships an update monthly, and SoundBoard Studio PRO every 4 days. Most recently, MIDI FX PRO was updated on October 24, 2026 and SoundBoard Studio PRO on October 30, 2026.

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