# iConnectivity iConfig vs AudioLayer

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.

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.

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.

iConnectivity iConfig ships an update every 3 months, AudioLayer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iConnectivity iConfig | AudioLayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [1.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconnectivity-iconfig/id687451669/reviews) | **[4.4 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiolayer/id1381478666/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **179** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iConnectivity](https://appshunter.io/developer/482076873) | [Harry Gohs](https://appshunter.io/developer/382428644) |

## What reviewers say

### iConnectivity iConfig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconnectivity-iconfig/id687451669)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AudioLayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiolayer/id1381478666)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SoundFont Import | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎹 Powerful multi-layer sampling capabilities
- 📥 EXS24 and SFZ file import support
- 🎯 Round-robin functionality for realistic instruments
- ⚡ Efficient performance on older devices
- 🎚️ Comprehensive effects rack with quality sound

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes across multiple iOS versions
- ⚠️ Stability issues in AUM and other hosts
- 🔌 High CPU/DSP usage causing performance spikes
- 🔋 Battery drain and device heating
- ❌ Missing undo function

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Time-stretching/pitch-shifting capability
- Program Change MIDI support
- Undo/Redo functionality
- GigaSampler .gig library support
- Soundfont SF2 import (now paid feature)


## Frequently asked 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 October 14, 2026 and AudioLayer on October 15, 2026.

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