Comparison

MTVP vs Studio Field

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

Head to head
About

MTVP

Features
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MTVP is a MIDI-controlled video player with a timecode display for music composing and scoring. I had a very simple need: Use my synth/sequencer to control playback of :30/:60/:90 second social media videos on my iPhone, with a timecode display, for scoring music. Existing apps are heavy, had a ton of features I didn't want or need, and were all overkill for this simple task. I just wanted to control a video via PLAY/STOP/CONTINUE sent from my synth/sequencer, and see a timecode to understand timing. MTVP does this simply and easily, because that's all it does. Features: - Responds to MIDI system transport messages: play, stop, and continue (with SPP) - Supports MIDI CC control of start/stop/continue via custom configuration - Timecode display - Auto BPM detection from MIDI clock - Hybrid clock sync (timecode corrects to MIDI clock every beat) - Use app with a saved video or no video - Loads video files locally. Takes a bit longer to load, but no privacy concerns and works even without an internet connection. - Mute video audio - Mute toggle, On, and Off available as custom CC mapping for hardware control - Bluetooth support - Auto/Light/Dark appearances - MIDI connection selection, memory, and state detection - Connect directly via cable or use a Mac as a wireless MIDI hub - Supports Apple Shortcuts - Works on Apple Silicon Macs, too! - Works with any MIDI-compatible DAW, sequencer, or software Configuration: - Tap on the TIMECODE to configure preferences

About

Studio Field

This pocket sound lab offers a drum machine, bass synth, ambient synth, and microphone sampler for iPhone and iPad. It also includes a companion Mac app for managing your OP-1 Field device, allowing you to capture and shape sounds anywhere.

Highlights
  • Drum machine with 8 procedural voices
  • Deep bass synth with ladder filter
  • Ambient synth for lush pads
  • Microphone sampler with iCloud sync
  • Companion Mac app for OP-1 Field management
  • Stereo sampling directly to OP-1 Field
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Studio Field is a powerful companion for your Teenage Engineering devices - manage, back up, transfer, organize, and preview your content from iPhone or iPad. Your purchase also includes Studio Field for Mac, with libraries and backups synced through private iCloud. Supports: • OP-1 field • OP–XY • OP-1 original • OP-Z • EP–133 K.O. II • EP–1320 medieval • EP–40 riddim • TP-7 OP-1 FIELD • Connect over USB-C • Browse, transfer and preview tapes • Full device backup and restore, synced with Mac through iCloud • Multitrack tape playback with mute, solo and tape speed • Searchable offline Field manual OP–XY • Connect over USB-C to import and send projects, samples and presets • Full backup and restore with iCloud sync • Record stereo USB audio and sync takes with Mac • Searchable offline OP–XY manual TP-7 • Connect over USB-C • Browse and manage recordings directly from iPhone or iPad • Transfer recordings between TP-7 and your Library • Full device backup and restore • Sync your TP-7 Library and backups with Mac through private iCloud OP-1 ORIGINAL • Connect over USB • Browse tape, synth, drum and album • Save content to your Library or send it back to the device • Convert original tapes to OP-1 field format • Full-disk backup and restore • Searchable offline OP-1 original manual OP-Z • Connect over USB-C • Browse projects, samplepacks, bounces and config • Save content to your Library or send it back to OP-Z • Full-disk backup and restore • Searchable offline OP-Z manual EP SERIES Dedicated support for EP–133 K.O. II, EP–1320 medieval and EP–40 riddim. • Browse and manage samples over USB • Each EP has its own Library, backups and iCloud space • Sync EP Libraries and backups with Mac LIBRARY & ICLOUD • Dedicated Library and backups for each supported device • Optional private iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac • Share tapes, albums, samples and recordings through AirDrop, Files, Mail and more STORE Discover free and premium sound packs for OP-1 field and OP–XY, created in collaboration with Colors In Space / John Gorton. • Preview packs before installing • One-click install sends every file to the correct location on your device • No need to understand folder structures or manually manage files • Save packs to your Library for later PLAYGROUND When you don’t have hardware connected, sketch ideas with the built-in Drum Machine, Bass Synth, Ambient Synth and Microphone Sampler. INCLUDED — STUDIO FIELD FOR MAC Your purchase also includes the full Studio Field for Mac — with device management, browsing and preview, backups, Libraries, Workspace, Store, Tape Club, Community and more. Direct USB features require a supported device, a data-capable USB cable, and the correct USB transfer mode on the connected device. Playground and Library features work without external hardware. DISCLAIMER Lithium ehf. is an independent developer and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Teenage Engineering. “OP-1,” “OP-1 field,” “OP–XY,” “OP-Z,” “EP–133 K.O. II,” “EP–1320 medieval,” “EP–40 riddim,” “TP-7” and “Teenage Engineering” are trademarks of their respective owners. https://studiofield.app/privacy https://studiofield.app/terms

Screenshots

MTVP1 screens
Studio Field4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MTVP at Free against Studio Field's $29.99. MTVP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Studio Field's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On ads and device support 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

MTVP is free to download; Studio Field costs $29.99 up front. Studio Field sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. MTVP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MTVP ships an update every 4 months, Studio Field every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MTVP versus Studio Field: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTVPStudio Field
PriceFree — better$29.99
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew SchultzLithium ehf

In-app purchases

None

MTVP

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Studio Field

One-time10
  • OP-1 Field Dust$9.99
  • OP-1 Field Field Memories$9.99
  • OP-1 Field Analog Classics$14.99
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  • OP-XY Yesterday's Machines$14.99
  • OP-XY Analog Classics Pro$14.99
  • OP-XY Sound In Motion$14.99
  • OP-XY Memory Bloom$14.99
  • OP-XY Koto Skies$14.99
  • OP-XY BRISTOL$19.99
  • OP-XY Memories$19.99

Questions

Is MTVP free?
MTVP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Studio Field free?
Studio Field costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do MTVP or Studio Field have ads?
Neither MTVP nor Studio Field shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MTVP or Studio Field?
MTVP ships an update every 4 months, and Studio Field every 5 days. Most recently, MTVP was updated on October 12, 2026 and Studio Field on October 16, 2026.

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