Comparison

iConnectivity iConfig vs AudioLayer

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

Head to head
About

iConnectivity iConfig

Configure and manage advanced MIDI routing and audio settings for iConnectivity MIDI interfaces. Save and load custom routing configurations to simplify complex setups. Name inputs and process MIDI data in various ways.

Highlights
  • MIDI routing configuration
  • Audio settings management
  • Save and load routing snapshots
  • Name input sources
  • Selective MIDI routing
  • MIDI processing options
Features
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iConnectivity iConfig is a companion app to iConnectivity's MIDI interfaces. iConnectivity iConfig provides access to some sophisticated MIDI features in the iConnectivity MIDI interface connected to your system, as well as the audio settings. It allows you to save and open complete routing and processing Snapshot files that make working with sophisticated systems very simple. You can name inputs, route MIDI selectively, and process MIDI in various ways.

About

AudioLayer

This app is a powerful mobile multi-sampler for music production, offering advanced features for creating and manipulating complex instruments. It integrates seamlessly with iOS production environments and supports iCloud for easy collaboration and storage.

Highlights
  • Streaming Sample Engine (SSE)
  • Hierarchical Layer and Zone editing
  • Seamless Instrument Switching (SIS)
  • Integrated audio sample recorder
  • Auto Sampler for hardware synths
  • AUv3 AudioUnit integration
  • iCloud storage and collaboration
Features
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AudioLayer satisfies the most sought after gap for contemporary music production on iOS devices. AudioLayer is a full featured open standard audio multi-sampler pushing the boundaries beyond what has been available even in the desktop music production worlds. And all this integrated in all relevant iOS production environments especially the emerging AUv3 AudioUnit standard. - SSE - Streaming Sample Engine - The ultra efficient Streaming Sample Engine SSE is capable of playing hundreds of voices of big multi-sampled instruments even in strictly resource limited applications like using multiple instances of AudioLayer in AudioUnit host environments. Innovative features like Sub Sample Looping for perfect loops even in the audible range extend the range of applications even further. - Multiple storage options - The consequent usage of the open file structure of the Files app makes organising even large sample libraries a breeze. Sample recordings and Instrument designs made with AudioLayer are seamlessly available across all your devices and desktop using either iCloud storage or external SSD. The iCloud option opens up new forms of collaborations with musicians all around the world to share your creations and work together. - Multi Scope Editing - To support the creation of complex multi-sampled instruments AudioLayer allows you to use a hierarchical structure of Layers and Zones each with it’s own sound manipulation parameters. A unique element of AudioLayer is the possibility to decide for each Zone at which Scope level your editing apply: For the all Zones in the Instrument, for the Layer only or individually for this Zone only. This opens a whole new world of creative options for sound mangling. For sound manipulation you can use a full set of Filters, Envelopes and LFOs to shape the pitch, timbre and level of the sound of each Zone. SIS - Seamless Instrument Switching The unique architecture of the Streaming Sample Engine allows for instant loading of even complex instruments and makes this switching from one Instrument to the next without cutting off the sound! And this includes of course also different effect settings - Easy Design Workflow - The built in audio sample recorder let you create Instruments on the fly in seconds. The Music Effect AudioUnit / Audiobus effect plugin of AudioLayer let you record multi-samples semi automatically directly inside your preferred host and instantly create an Instrument with the help of several Auto mapping options available. This includes file name based mapping of key ranges and velocities and automatic pitch detection. For the creatives we’ve also integrated a special “Single Cycle Waveform” detector making the use of this special files a breeze. - Auto Sampler feature for easy creation of Sample Instruments from hardware synthesiser. - Versilian Studio Sample Library ( VCSL/VSCO ) with excellent strings and orchestra samples for free download - Exchange libraries with XinematiX App Integration • Stand-alone App • Sample import for EXS24 and SFZ Format • AUv3 AudioUnit Instrument and Music Effect • Inter App Audio • Audiobus 3 Input/Effect with state saving support. • Audio recorder with share function. • Ableton Link compatible.

Screenshots

iConnectivity iConfig4 screens
AudioLayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iConnectivity iConfig at Free against AudioLayer's $12.99. iConnectivity iConfig also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). AudioLayer's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 1.7) and review sentiment (56% vs 20%). 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

iConnectivity iConfig is free to download; AudioLayer costs $12.99 up front. AudioLayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iConnectivity iConfig asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AudioLayer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioLayer has 179 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of iConnectivity iConfig's written reviews are positive against 56% of AudioLayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iConnectivity iConfig ships an update every 3 months, AudioLayer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 2, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iConnectivity iConfig versus AudioLayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriConnectivity iConfigAudioLayer
PriceFree — better$12.99
Rating1.7 (27 ratings)4.4 (179 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews55.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27179 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB242 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiConnectivityHarry Gohs

Customer experience

iConnectivity iConfig

All ratings27 ratings
Positive14.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative81.5%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative72.5%

AudioLayer

All ratings179 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral16.1%
Negative28.2%

Bugs and requests

iConnectivity iConfig

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AudioLayer

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes on startup (splash screen)
  • Reverb and chorus effects cause sound to disappear
  • Pitch resets to -24 after stopping Logic Pro playback
  • Layer voice polyphony controls not working properly
  • SFZ batch import distributes samples incorrectly across layers
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  • EXS24 import fails for complex instruments (pianos, drum kits)
  • MIDI source names display as 'Unknown Name'
  • Plugin window resizing required to access all controls
  • Sample end marker positioning doesn't work in all view sizes
  • Soundfont import module shows as missing despite purchase
  • App becomes unresponsive when loading complex instruments
  • Control Change 11 (Expression) not received
  • Autosampler function button missing after update
  • Settings not saved properly as AUv3 plugin
  • Instrument loading defaults to first instrument in host
  • Click/pop noises in sustain loops
  • Inter-Audio (IAA) compatibility broken

Requested features

17 requests
  • Time-stretching/pitch-shifting capability
  • Program Change MIDI support
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • GigaSampler .gig library support
  • Soundfont SF2 import (now paid feature)
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  • MIDI learn for real-time parameter control
  • Expression (CC11) and other CC support
  • Multi-output support for individual zone routing
  • Batch import and file management improvements
  • Instrument selection screen persistence in MIDI mode
  • Bit reduction effect for vintage sampler emulation
  • Better local file management and folder organization
  • Modulation wheel pitch control
  • Transposition features
  • Disk streaming for larger libraries
  • Macro/customizable GUI support
  • Purge unused samples function

In-app purchases

None

iConnectivity iConfig

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AudioLayer

One-time1
  • SoundFont Import$3.99

Questions

Is iConnectivity iConfig free?
iConnectivity iConfig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AudioLayer free?
AudioLayer costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iConnectivity iConfig or AudioLayer?
AudioLayer is rated higher. iConnectivity iConfig averages 1.7 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while AudioLayer averages 4.4 from 179 ratings.
Do iConnectivity iConfig or AudioLayer have ads?
Neither iConnectivity iConfig nor AudioLayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iConnectivity iConfig or AudioLayer?
iConnectivity iConfig ships an update every 3 months, and AudioLayer fortnightly. Most recently, iConnectivity iConfig was updated on July 2, 2026 and AudioLayer on September 28, 2026.

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