Comparison

GSDSP MMMm vs plugdata

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

Head to head
About

GSDSP MMMm

This app provides a powerful MIDI modulation engine to control various plugins, hardware, and instruments. It offers a range of modulation sources like LFOs and random generators, and includes a dedicated performance skin for live use. It's a MIDI-only FX version for hosts requiring pure MIDI processing.

Highlights
  • MIDI CC control for plugins and hardware
  • LFO, Random, Envelope Follower modulators
  • XY pads for modulation
  • Dedicated Performance Skin for live use
  • AUv3 MIDI FX plugin
  • Desktop versions available
Features
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A powerful MIDI modulation engine for controlling plugins, hardware, and instruments using LFOs, random sources, macros, and audio-based modulation. Modulate Everything MMMm is a MIDI controller and modulation workstation designed to control any parameter that accepts MIDI CC — software instruments, plugins, external hardware, or any MIDI-capable device. Create modulation using LFOs, Random Generators, Envelope Followers, XY pads, and more. No more drawing of automation curves, keep your audio dynamic and exciting with ease. Perform Live MMMm includes a dedicated Performance Skin designed for low-light and stage environments. It uses a restrained, red-accented color palette that preserves focus and minimizes visual distraction while performing. The interface remains clear and readable in dark settings, ensuring stable workflow during your live performance. MMM vs MMMm MMM includes audio input, enabling Envelope Followers, audio-reactive modulation, and audio output — ideal when used as an audio plugin. MMMm, by contrast, is a MIDI-only FX version for hosts such as Logic Pro or AUM that require a pure MIDI processor. Both versions support MIDI input and output and provide the same core modulators. MMMm is an AUv3 midi effect plugin compatible with Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, GarageBand and many more. A Desktop version is also available for Windows and macOS (VST3 / AU / AAX). More information here: https://gs-dsp.com/products

About

plugdata

This app provides a visual programming environment for audio experimentation, prototyping, and education. It allows users to create and run audio patches on their mobile devices, enabling creative sound design on the go.

Highlights
  • Visual programming environment
  • Audio experimentation
  • Prototyping
  • Educational tool
  • Standalone application
  • Audio plugins
Features
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plugdata is visual programming environment for audio experimentation, prototyping and education. With plugdata for iOS, you can bring your plugdata patches with you everywhere you go. This app ships with a standalone application and audio plugins.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GSDSP MMMm at 100% against plugdata's 67%. GSDSP MMMm also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GSDSP MMMm holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of GSDSP MMMm's written reviews are positive against 67% of plugdata's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GSDSP MMMm ships an update every 6 weeks, plugdata every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GSDSP MMMm versus plugdata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGSDSP MMMmplugdata
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14 ratings) — better4.4 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1417 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGustav ScholdaTimothy Schoen

Customer experience

GSDSP MMMm

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

plugdata

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

GSDSP MMMm

No in-app purchases

None

plugdata

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GSDSP MMMm free?
GSDSP MMMm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is plugdata free?
plugdata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GSDSP MMMm or plugdata?
GSDSP MMMm is rated higher. GSDSP MMMm averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while plugdata averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.
Do GSDSP MMMm or plugdata have ads?
Neither GSDSP MMMm nor plugdata shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GSDSP MMMm or plugdata?
GSDSP MMMm ships an update every 6 weeks, and plugdata every 3 months. Most recently, GSDSP MMMm was updated on September 11, 2026 and plugdata on July 20, 2026.

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