Comparison

iMPC for iPhone vs EG Pulse

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

Head to head
About

iMPC for iPhone

Transform your iPhone into a powerful music production studio. Create beats with over 600 samples, editable programs, and sequences. Record, overdub, and apply built-in effects for endless creative possibilities.

Highlights
  • Over 600 samples
  • 47 editable programs
  • 80 editable sequences
  • Built-in sampler with mic, line-in, and turntable recording
  • Built-in effects (delay, bit crusher, compressor)
  • Export to MPC Software and share to social media
  • 16 Levels mode and Note Variation slider
Features
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Turn your iPhone into an MPC with more than 600 samples, 47 editable programs, 80 editable sequences, and iconic MPC workflow. Need help? Have an issue or question? Please email us at support@retronyms.com. iMPC brings the look and feel of the classic Akai Pro MPC to your iPhone. iMPC includes everything you need to create a beat quickly and easily. With features including built-in effects, plus the ability to create new sequences and record and overdub beats, the possibilities are endless. The app’s built-in sampler can record samples three different ways: using the mic on the iPhone, using the line input on the iPhone, or using the multi-touch turntable interface in iMPC to record samples directly from iTunes or other music libraries. - Exclusive iMPC sound set and classic Akai Professional sound library - "3D Perform" controls -- use your iPhone's motion sensors to control parameters - Export tracks to MPC Software for use with MPC Renaissance and MPC Studio - Share on SoundCloud, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or export to your computer - 16 Levels mode: 16 levels of attack, velocity, length, and tuning - Note Variation slider: adjust attack, velocity, length, and tuning as you play - Trim and categorize samples, undo takes and erase samples - Create new sequences, record and overdub beats - Live Sequence queuing for real-time performance and playback - Simple drag and drop program creation - Effects include delay, bit crusher, master compressor/limiter - Time correct: 1/8 note - 1/32T with variable swing - Note Repeat: 1/8 note - 1/32T timing, with latch - AudioCopy beats and sequences to compatible apps - AudioPaste samples from hundreds of compatible apps

About

EG Pulse

Create intricate rhythms and beats with a powerful drum machine and sampler. Import your own sounds, edit samples, and apply effects. Use it standalone or as an AudioUnit within other music production apps.

Highlights
  • Standalone and AU3 AudioUnit support
  • Import and edit custom drum samples
  • Individual pad effects (reverb, delay, EQ)
  • Pattern automation and probability mode
  • Over 40 included drumkits and 180 grooves
  • Ableton Link and MIDI support
Features
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EG Pulse is the ultimate Drum Machine / Sampler for iOS. It can be used both in standalone or hosted as AudioUnit AU3 inside apps like GarageBand, AUM, BeatMaker3, NanoStudio2, n-Track9 and others. The solid ElliottGarage sequencing engine has been updated and expanded, and you can now create ultra precise trap rhythms, hip hop grooves, electronic beats, rock and acoustic drum tracks and more. EG Pulse comes with more than 40 drumkits and more than 180 grooves already included to cover many different genres from EDM, House, Trap, Hip Hop and Electronic Music to Rock, Metal, Reggae or Jazz; moreover, you can create your custom drumkit importing samples with simple drag & drop or combining the builtin kits, and you can modify them inside the app with the sample editor (sample start, attack time, release time and sample length). Each of the 16 pads can be also pitched and panned in the mixer section of the app and also reverb, delay, bitcrusher and eq can be set individually. Each pattern can be automated to obtain dynamic changes and with the probability mode you can create always new grooves adding randomization and human feel to them. EG Pulse contains drumkits and presets created by some of the best iOS Beat Makers and Producers like SoundOfIzrael, Soundtrack Loops, the Beat Community and more. Full feature list: - Standalone & AU3 Audio Unit - Pads View, Grid View, Mixer, Automation View, FX View & Song View - Chromatic Pads - Play melodic line like on a keyboard - 64 step audio engine - 1/8, 1/12, 1/16, 1/32 & 1/64 quantization - Samples Drag & drop from File App (supports multiple files import) - Import of Wave, AIFF, M4a, MP3 audio files or MOV and MP4 video screen recording (audio will be extracted) - Kit sharing (left swipe on a kit to access additional menu) - Fill & Autofill (every 2, 4, 8, 16 bars) - Custom drumkit & user banks save - Song view - Pad Roll (with 1/8, 1/12, 1/16, 1/32 & 1/64 quantization) - Ableton Link - Step recording into grid view - Polyrhythms - Choke groups - Mixer with Solo, Mute, Volume, Gain, Pan, Pitch - Automation of Pitch, Volume and Pan for each pad and pattern dependant - Probability to create unpredictable and random patterns - Samples editor (Start offset, attack time, release time, length) - AU Fx - put EG Pulse in the FX slot of your daw and record any incoming audio - Time stretching - Loop bpm detection and automatic sync to tempo (works with 4 bar loops) - Transient detection and audio slice - Pitch detection and pitch shifting - Bank import/export - Midi In with MIDI learn to control pads - MIDI out to host (AU3 version) - Midi Program Change to switch patterns - FX (Reverb, Delay, Bitcrusher and EQ) for each pad - Tap tempo & Swing - More than 40 drumkits and 180 grooves created by iOS Producers and Beat Makers - Bank presets covering several genres - Ableton Live Set Export support for patterns - Multi stems export of patterns - AU3 Multi output - Route up to 16 separate stems to any daw supporting multi-output AU EG Pulse will give you a free Ableton Live Lite license - follow the instructions inside the app to get it

Screenshots

iMPC for iPhone4 screens
EG Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EG Pulse at 4.4 against iMPC for iPhone's 2.8. EG Pulse also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 35%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). iMPC for iPhone's advantage is price ($6.99 vs $14.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

iMPC for iPhone costs $6.99 and EG Pulse $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EG Pulse holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 147 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of iMPC for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 67% of EG Pulse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMPC for iPhone ships an update every 6 months, EG Pulse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
iMPC for iPhone versus EG Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMPC for iPhoneEG Pulse
Price$6.99 — better$14.99
Rating2.8 (84 ratings)4.4 (147 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews67.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings84147 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#172 — better#181
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB268 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkai ProfessionalElliott Garage

Customer experience

iMPC for iPhone

All ratings84 ratings
Positive36.9%
Neutral16.7%
Negative46.4%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative50.0%

EG Pulse

All ratings147 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral11.4%
Negative21.6%

Bugs and requests

iMPC for iPhone

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when editing samples
  • Playback issues with iOS 9 and later
  • Bluetooth connectivity problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add song mode to link sequences
  • Implement Audiobus support
  • Improve sample chopping and editing
  • Allow importing samples from cloud storage

EG Pulse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iMPC for iPhone

No in-app purchases

None

EG Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iMPC for iPhone free?
iMPC for iPhone costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EG Pulse free?
EG Pulse costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iMPC for iPhone or EG Pulse?
EG Pulse is rated higher. iMPC for iPhone averages 2.8 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while EG Pulse averages 4.4 from 147 ratings.
Do iMPC for iPhone or EG Pulse have ads?
Neither iMPC for iPhone nor EG Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iMPC for iPhone or EG Pulse?
iMPC for iPhone ships an update every 6 months, and EG Pulse every 4 days. Most recently, iMPC for iPhone was updated on September 28, 2026 and EG Pulse on September 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, iMPC for iPhone or EG Pulse?
iMPC for iPhone currently peaks at #172 in the App Store charts, and EG Pulse at #181. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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