Comparison

BoardForge vs MIDIPlex

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

Head to head
About

BoardForge

This app provides a versatile AUv3 plugin with ten professional-grade effects, including amp modelers and pitch correction. It offers a streamlined experience for musicians, eliminating complex routing and working seamlessly with popular DAWs on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Ten professional-grade effects
  • AUv3 plugin compatibility
  • Neural Amp Modeler (NAM)
  • Vocal pitch correction
  • MIDI mapping
  • Universal app for iPhone and iPad
Features
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BoardForge puts an entire pedalboard inside a single AUv3 plugin — twelve professional-grade pedals, one instance, zero routing headaches. BoardForge-exclusive: - Infinite Looper: Record, layer, undo, and clear endless loops with a dedicated looper pedal available exclusively inside BoardForge. - Boost: Clean, transparent gain to push your amp or the next pedal in the chain. - Overdrive: Warm, amp-like drive for classic crunch to searing lead tones. - Chorus: Lush, shimmering modulation for thick, wide guitar and bass tones. - Delay: Tempo-syncable echo, from subtle slap-back to ambient trails. - Reverb: Studio-quality space, from tight room to vast hall. - IOWah: Touch-sensitive auto-wah and envelope filter with vintage pedal vibes. - Equalizer: Precise tone-shaping to carve out your mix. - Noise Gate: Clean up hiss and hum without choking your playing. - NAM Pedal: Tone3000-powered Neural Amp Modeler for downloadable amp/pedal captures. - NAM Studio: Full Neural Amp Modeler engine with cab IR support. - VocalInKey: Voice pitch correction. AUv3 Compatibility: Works seamlessly in GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, Studio Camera, and any AUv3 host. Universal App: One purchase for iPhone and iPad. MIDI Mapping: Map any parameter to your MIDI controller.

About

MIDIPlex

Features
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MotionMIDI transforms your iPhone into a powerful motion-based MIDI controller. Use the built-in motion sensors to control MIDI notes and continuous controller (CC) data through expressive gestures. Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth MIDI or use compatible CoreMIDI connections to perform with your favorite music apps and hardware. Features: • Motion-controlled MIDI performance • Bluetooth MIDI support • MIDI Note Mode • MIDI CC Mode • Real-time gesture control • Adjustable sensitivity and calibration • Presets optimized for popular music apps • Low-latency performance • Clean, performance-focused interface Whether you're creating expressive synthesizer performances, controlling effects, or experimenting with new ways to interact with music, MotionMIDI offers a simple and intuitive way to make movement part of your performance. Compatible with CoreMIDI-enabled apps and hardware that support MIDI input.

Screenshots

BoardForge4 screens
MIDIPlex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MIDIPlex at $4.99 against BoardForge's $6.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

BoardForge costs $6.99 and MIDIPlex $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoardForge ships an update weekly, MIDIPlex every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BoardForge versus MIDIPlex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoardForgeMIDIPlex
Price$6.99$4.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.4 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRafael Guilherme BertholdoBRADLEY WAYNE MYERS

In-app purchases

None

BoardForge

No in-app purchases

None

MIDIPlex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BoardForge free?
BoardForge costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIDIPlex free?
MIDIPlex costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BoardForge or MIDIPlex have ads?
Neither BoardForge nor MIDIPlex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BoardForge or MIDIPlex?
BoardForge ships an update weekly, and MIDIPlex every 9 days. Most recently, BoardForge was updated on October 28, 2026 and MIDIPlex on October 31, 2026.

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