iRig BlueBoard vs Analog Rack Delay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRig BlueBoard
This app enables wireless MIDI control for musicians using a compatible pedalboard. It allows for the setup and configuration of the hardware unit, letting you change banks, presets, and control parameters in any Core MIDI app from a distance. You can customize MIDI assignments, select modes, and manage settings for your performance.
- Wireless MIDI control
- Footswitch bank and preset changes
- Parameter control in Core MIDI apps
- Dual Mode operation (Program/Control Change)
- Editable MIDI assignments
- Selectable MIDI channel
- Bluetooth signal strength indicator
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THE IRIG BLUEBOARD APP FOR IPHONE, IPAD, AND IPOD TOUCH, WORKS IN TANDEM WITH IK’S NEW IRIG BLUEBOARD, THE FIRST WIRELESS MIDI PEDALBOARD FOR IOS AND MAC, CONTROLLING THE SETUP AND CONFIGURATION OF THE HARDWARE UNIT. The iRig BlueBoard pedalboard features 4 backlit footswitches that let you change banks and presets, and control parameters in any Core MIDI-compatible app (like AmpliTube or SampleTank) from up to 10 meters away. It’s also equipped with 2 expression pedal inputs that let you connect pedals (not included) and control continuously variable parameters like wah and volume. This app allows the communication between the iRig BlueBoard controller and any Core MIDI apps running on your iOS device. Also, iRig BlueBoard app lets you setup the hardware unit, and configure its 32 banks of settings for iRig BlueBoard’s 4 footswitches. Setup the MIDI parameters you want to control, switch between the PROGRAM CHANGE and CONTROL CHANGE operating modes, set the MIDI channel iRig BlueBoard will transmit on, browse and rename banks, browse patches in Core MIDI apps, and much more. iRig BlueBoard features: - Compatibility with any Core MIDI compatible app - Dual Mode operation (Program Change or Control Change mode) - Editable MIDI assignments for each pad - Selectable MIDI Channel - External Controllers Calibration - Pads Backlight regulation - Battery life indicator - Bluetooth signal strength indicator More apps information: www.ikmultimedia.com/irigblueboardapp www.amplitube.com www.amplitube.com/fender www.ikmultimedia.com/vocalive www.sampletank.com Accessories information: www.ikmultimedia.com/irigblueboard www.irighd.com www.ikmultimedia.com/irig www.irigstomp.com www.irigmidi.com
Analog Rack Delay
This audio plugin offers the powerful delay algorithms of Nembrini Audio in a user-friendly package. It features BPM sync, a stereo spread circuit, and a rich analog tube preamp for unique signal coloration. Use it as a standalone app or within other music production software.
- Analog delay algorithms
- BPM Sync
- Stereo spread circuit
- Tube preamp coloration
- Standalone app
- AudioUnit v3 effect
- Inter-App Audio effect
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The Analog Rack Delay plugin is the power of Nembrini Audio’s delay algorithms in a simple package! BPM Sync, stereo spread circuit and a very juicy sound! Nembrini Audio has taken the guitarists most preferred analog and digital effect pedals and has repacked it in new rack style plugins easy to use and extremely powerful at the same time, with the addition of a custom design tube preamp virtual circuit which gives color to the signal in a very special way. Just insert the Analog Rack Delay plugin in your tracks to hear its beautiful analog tube coloration! Works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Analog Rack Delay at 100% against iRig BlueBoard's 19%. Analog Rack Delay also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 15 months). iRig BlueBoard's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iRig BlueBoard ships an update every 15 months, Analog Rack Delay every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRig BlueBoard | Analog Rack Delay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IK Multimedia US, LLC | Nembrini Audio |
Customer experience
iRig BlueBoard
Analog Rack Delay
In-app purchases
iRig BlueBoard
No in-app purchases
Analog Rack Delay
No in-app purchases
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