Comparison

iMPC for iPhone vs apeFilter

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

apeFilter

This app offers advanced audio equalization with up to 36 peak filters and spectral grid compilers for precise sound sculpting. It supports various audio input methods and includes effects like reverb and delay.

Highlights
  • 36 Peak Filters
  • Spectral Grid Compilers
  • AudioUnit V3 & Inter-App Audio Support
  • Built-in Stereo Sampler
  • ClassicVerb and Delay FX
  • MIDI Control
Features
Currently charting
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apeFilter is a sophisticated Equaliser, the DSP is based on the Biquad/Cascade filters, very fast! The graphical interaction provides a great tool to design an extremely precise and smooth frequency response by directly manipulating up to 36 Peaks Filters. The Spectral Grid compilers increase the complexity and coherence between the filters bandwidth space. You can create your pitch space by the way of four different criteria of construction by determining a pitches grid: Fibonacci, Harmonic, Geometric and Scalar. Use apeFilter for sculpt your sound through the embedded sampler or LIve from Audiobus or Inter-Audio-App Input. Among the FX chain, an amazing ClassicVerb is available. + AudioUnit V3 (FX) + Inter-App Audio (FX) + Audiobus (Full) + Ableton Link + Audio Interface support + Microphone input + 72 Peak Filters for Spectral Grid Compilers + 4 Spectral Grid Compilers: Fibonacci, Harmonic, Geometric and Scalar + 6 Common Filters: Lowpass, Hipass, Bandpass, Notch, Lowshelf, Hishelf + MIDI Note On/Off messages, for playing Filters Frequency and Filters Peaks Gain + Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support (sender and FX) + Built In Stereo Sampler with varispeed + Control Manager LFO for Parameters + Midibus, Virtual Midi and Network: 14 bit NRPN controllers + File Manager, sharing common audio files via iTunes, Dropbox and AudioCopy + Snapshot Presets Morphing Pad + Post Fx Chain: Stereo Delay, Amazing ClassicVerb and Dynamic compressor/expander

Screenshots

iMPC for iPhone4 screens
apeFilter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: apeFilter at 100% against iMPC for iPhone's 35%. apeFilter also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). iMPC for iPhone's advantage is price ($6.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). 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 apeFilter $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

apeFilter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of iMPC for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 100% of apeFilter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMPC for iPhone ships an update every 6 months, apeFilter every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
iMPC for iPhone versus apeFilter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMPC for iPhoneapeFilter
Price$6.99 — better$7.99
Rating2.8 (84 ratings)4.8 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings84 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#198 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkai ProfessionalapeSoft

Customer experience

iMPC for iPhone

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

apeFilter

All ratings33 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

apeFilter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iMPC for iPhone

No in-app purchases

None

apeFilter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iMPC for iPhone free?
iMPC for iPhone costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is apeFilter free?
apeFilter costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iMPC for iPhone or apeFilter?
apeFilter is rated higher. iMPC for iPhone averages 2.8 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while apeFilter averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.
Do iMPC for iPhone or apeFilter have ads?
Neither iMPC for iPhone nor apeFilter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iMPC for iPhone or apeFilter?
iMPC for iPhone ships an update every 6 months, and apeFilter every 2 months. Most recently, iMPC for iPhone was updated on October 11, 2026 and apeFilter on October 11, 2026.

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