Virtual EP vs MusePad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Virtual EP
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Virtual expression pedal and whammy bar. This app sends a midi message to Apple Midi Network or to BLE devices.
MusePad
This app is a versatile MPE controller for music producers, offering customizable rigs with various devices like pads, keyboards, and controllers. It allows for on-the-fly layout switching, MIDI learning with DAWs, and dynamic key/scale adjustments. Save and recall your setups as reusable projects for studio, rehearsal, or live performances.
- 6D MPE controller
- Multiple device types (pads, keyboard, controllers)
- Customizable layouts and modes
- MIDI Learn with DAW integration
- Dynamic key/scale switching
- Project-based workflow for saving and sharing setups
- Bluetooth and Network MIDI connectivity
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Muse Pad is a 6D MPE controller designed for music producers. Build expressive rigs with multiple device types, switch layouts on the fly, and map any control in seconds—then save everything as reusable projects. Highlights Multiple devices: Pads, Keyboard, Controllers, and more Modes and layouts tailored to playing styles and stages Custom velocity curves per device for consistent feel MIDI Learn with DAW: map sliders, arc knobs, bend wheel, XY pad, camera tracker Dynamic key/scale switching for instant musical context Project‑based workflow: save, recall, and share setups Connectivity Bluetooth MIDI and Network MIDI for wireless stages Works with leading DAWs, synths, and hardware via CoreMIDI Devices & Controls Pads: velocity‑sensitive grooves, drum racks, finger drumming Keyboard: in‑key/chromatic/regular modes, octave, and split layouts Controllers: sliders, arc knobs, bend wheel, XY pad, switches Per‑control ranges, smoothing, inversion, and scaling Projects Save complete device states, mappings, keys/scales, and curves Create variations for studio, rehearsal, and live shows Built for Musicians Refine touch with curves, and automate parameter changes via MIDI Learn Pricing Standard: monthly subscription or one‑time lifetime unlock Manage subscriptions in‑app; restore purchases anytime Privacy & Support https://muse-pad-web.vercel.app/muse-pad No unnecessary data collection; designed for reliable performance Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual EP at none against MusePad's 4. MusePad's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. MusePad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Virtual EP asks for nothing beyond the download.
Virtual EP ships an update every 7 months, MusePad every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Virtual EP | MusePad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcos Gennari Patroni | Shenzhen Comus Electronic Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
Virtual EP
No in-app purchases
MusePad
- Muse Pad MIDI Controller Standard$4.991 Month
- Muse Pad Course Plan (Monthly)$7.991 Month
- Muse Pad Course Plan (Yearly)$49.991 Year
- Muse Pad MIDI Controller Standard$14.99
