# BounceBud Physics Based MIDI vs EG Nodes

The clearest difference is price: BounceBud Physics Based MIDI at $3.99 against EG Nodes's $19.99. BounceBud Physics Based MIDI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). EG Nodes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (93 vs 11). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

BounceBud Physics Based MIDI costs $3.99 and EG Nodes $19.99 up front. EG Nodes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. BounceBud Physics Based MIDI asks for nothing beyond the download.

BounceBud Physics Based MIDI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EG Nodes has 93 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of BounceBud Physics Based MIDI's written reviews are positive against 92% of EG Nodes's.

BounceBud Physics Based MIDI ships an update every 5 weeks, EG Nodes weekly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BounceBud Physics Based MIDI | EG Nodes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncebud-physics-based-midi/id6464171933/reviews)** | [4.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eg-nodes/id6466639463/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 92.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) | [Elliott Garage](https://appshunter.io/developer/454709866) |

## What reviewers say

### BounceBud Physics Based MIDI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncebud-physics-based-midi/id6464171933)

This app generates MIDI notes through a unique physics-based system. Balls collide with customizable keyboards, triggering MIDI events. It offers extensive control over note scales, velocity, and MIDI channels for diverse musical creations.

**Highlights:** Physics-based generative MIDI sequencing, Customizable keyboards with MIDI note triggers, Adjustable ball count, speed, and size, Configurable key/scale, velocity, and octave ranges, Individual MIDI output per keyboard, MIDI input for 'shoot walls' interaction, Toggleable ball collision behavior

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### EG Nodes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eg-nodes/id6466639463)

This app is a clip-based audio unit host and MIDI sequencer for creating musical projects. It offers a variety of built-in MIDI and audio nodes for generating sequences, recording, and sampling. Users can load external Audio Units and automate parameters for unique compositions.

**Highlights:** Clip-based Audio Unit host, Built-in MIDI generators (Note/Chord, Arpeggio, Sequencer), Audio recording and sampling, Load external AU3 instruments and effects, Scene and automation control, Flexible MIDI routing, Standalone and AUv3 modular sequencer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Innovative concept and workflow
- 🚀 Fast idea generation
- ✨ Inspiring and creative
- 🔧 Powerful and flexible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sampler won't play correctly
- 🐛 Sampler features inconsistent
- 🐛 Random arming and recording into disabled scenes
- 🐛 Crashes with some apps
- 🐛 Too much crashing results in losing work

**Reported bugs**

- Sampler won’t play correctly
- Sampler features don’t work consistently
- Scenes getting armed and recordings going into them despite disabling them
- Crashes with some apps
- Crashing results in losing work

**Requested features**

- Easy way to report bugs without login/account
- Keep save/refresh options on screen
- Audio recording or looping module
- Audio clip module, like a looper
- 16 steps per page for sequencers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BounceBud Physics Based MIDI free?

BounceBud Physics Based MIDI costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EG Nodes free?

EG Nodes costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BounceBud Physics Based MIDI or EG Nodes?

BounceBud Physics Based MIDI is rated higher. BounceBud Physics Based MIDI averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while EG Nodes averages 4.8 from 93 ratings.

### Do BounceBud Physics Based MIDI or EG Nodes have ads?

Neither BounceBud Physics Based MIDI nor EG Nodes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BounceBud Physics Based MIDI or EG Nodes?

BounceBud Physics Based MIDI ships an update every 5 weeks, and EG Nodes weekly. Most recently, BounceBud Physics Based MIDI was updated on September 21, 2026 and EG Nodes on September 21, 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.*