KORG Module Pro vs SoundNote 〜奏メモ〜
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KORG Module Pro
This app provides a high-quality mobile sound module for iOS devices, offering professional piano and keyboard sounds. It's ideal for live performance and music production, allowing users to create studio-quality music anywhere with just an iOS device and a MIDI keyboard. Expandable sound libraries and integration with other music apps enhance its capabilities.
- High-quality piano and keyboard sound engines
- Six dedicated sound engines
- Ultra-low latency
- AUv3 support
- Set list function with score viewer
- Expansion sound libraries
- Performance recording and sharing
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The best sounds, available to everyone. Announcing a new high-quality mobile sound module app for iOS! • Achieved the #1 position*on the App Store* in the Top Paid Music App category *USA, UK, Japan, Germany, France, Italy, Canada and much more! Ideal for performance and music production, KORG Module is a high-quality sound module app for iOS that contains a professional sound library. With just your iPad/iPhone and a MIDI keyboard such as the new microKEY, you can play studio-quality keyboard and grand piano sounds anywhere. You can also use the sounds of KORG Module for the KORG Gadget music production app. Maintaining its position at the forefront of mobile music apps, KORG now offers you a new style of performance and production with KORG Module for iOS. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS ● Stunningly high-quality piano and a full range of keyboard sound engines ● Six dedicated sound engines : Acoustic Piano/Electric Piano/Clav/Organ/Multi/Hybrid ● Ultra-low latency sound engine ● AUv3 support ● With just an iPad/iPhone and the new microKEY, you can enjoy great sound anywhere ● Mobile music production in tandem with KORG Gadget ● Convenient set list function with a PDF/image score viewer and music player ● Power-up even more with expansion sound libraries: TRITON Best Selection / Ivory Mobile Grand and more! ● Easily record your performances, and share song sketches on SoundCloud ● Integrating iOS technology that's indispensable for the mobile environment *** Stunningly high-quality piano and a full range of keyboard sound engines *** KORG Module has five dedicated sound engines, providing a number of high-quality sounds that can be played back on your iOS using the "NATIVE ENGINE”. These engines feature technology that was developed for KORG's historic line of workstations and synthesizers including: Acoustic Piano, Electric Piano, Clav, Organ, Multi, and Hybrid. Each display has carefully selected parameters, making it convenient and easy to adjust the sounds. We’ve also carefully ensured ideal playability and designed the system for ultra-low latency. Once you experience the quality of the sounds being produced from the slim body of your iPad, you'll agree that Module is radically different than anything else currently on the market. *** With just an iPad/iPhone and the new microKEY, you can enjoy great sound anywhere *** KORG Module and the microKEY are the best possible combination for a mobile performance environment. With the new microKEY which supports a damper, or the microKEY Air which provides a wireless connection via Bluetooth MIDI, your iPad can transform into a high-quality sound module. In your room, in a practice studio, or performing on stage,, it's easy to set up and immerse yourself in a superb playing experience wherever you are. Of course you can also use any MIDI keyboard that can connect to your iPad via Apple Lightning - USB camera adapter. The velocity curve function conforms the sound to your playing dynamics, so you'll be able to perform comfortably using any MIDI keyboard. Even if you don't have a MIDI keyboard, you can use the apps on-screen keyboard, phrase function, or MIDI player to play the sounds. The MIDI player can load and play standard MIDI files for your listening enjoyment. *** Mobile music production in tandem with KORG Gadget *** You can also use the high-quality KORG Module sounds inside KORG Gadget, the mobile music production app. If you have Module and Gadget, the five tools Salzburg, Montreal, Alexandria, Firenze, and Glasgow are added inside, allowing access the same way as Gadget. These five powerful gadgets will add even more variety to your music productions, raising your music to the next level. Whether for performance or for production, both of these apps deliver ultimate sound. More info at korg.com
SoundNote 〜奏メモ〜
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大切な楽器との時間を、あなたらしく美しく残す。 「SoundNote」は、大人のための、シックで洗練された楽器練習記録アプリです。 幼すぎないモーヴピンクとボタニカルな線画をあしらった上品なデザインが、あなたの毎日のモチベーションを高めます。 趣味のサックス、ピアノ、ギター、バイオリンなど、あらゆる楽器に対応。 日々の練習をただの「データ」としてではなく、あなたの一歩一歩の成長という「ギフト」として美しく可視化します。 ◆ 心ときめく機能たち 【タップだけのスマート記録】 カレンダーの日付をタップするだけで、すぐに記録画面へ。練習時間、使用した楽器、練習内容(音出し・基礎練習・曲通しなど)を迷わずサッと入力できます。 【ひと目でわかるカレンダー】 その日にどれくらい練習したかがカレンダー上に上品に表示されます。スタンプが溜まっていくような感覚で、続けるのが楽しくなります。 【美しく情緒的な分析画面】 年・月・週ごとの総練習時間を、雑誌の1ページのような美しいタイポグラフィと滑らかなグラデーションのグラフで表示。項目ごとの内訳もひと目でわかります。 ◆ こんな方におすすめです ・毎日の練習をもっとオシャレに、モチベーション高く記録したい方 ・ごちゃごちゃしたツールではなく、シンプルで洗練されたUIが好きな方 ・複数の楽器や、基礎練習・曲練習のバランスを綺麗に管理したい方 ・大人可愛い世界観で、日記のようにつづりたい方 今日から「SoundNote」を開いて、あなたと楽器の特別な物語を記録してみましょう。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SoundNote 〜奏メモ〜 at $0.49 against KORG Module Pro's $39.99. SoundNote 〜奏メモ〜 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). KORG Module Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.5). 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
KORG Module Pro costs $39.99 and SoundNote 〜奏メモ〜 $0.49 up front. KORG Module Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SoundNote 〜奏メモ〜 asks for nothing beyond the download.
KORG Module Pro ships an update monthly, SoundNote 〜奏メモ〜 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KORG Module Pro | SoundNote 〜奏メモ〜 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.99 | $0.49 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.7 GB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KORG INC. | Kouki Yoshimoto |
Bugs and requests
KORG Module Pro
Reported bugs
4 issues- Purchased content not appearing or disappearing
- Sustain pedal not functioning properly
- Polyphony issues causing notes to drop out
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Add split and layer functionality
- Implement MIDI learn capabilities
- Improve set list management with reordering and copying
- Add support for background audio and AUv3
- Provide better integration with other Korg apps
SoundNote 〜奏メモ〜
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KORG Module Pro
- Hybrid Synth Essential 2$4.99
- Wurley Electric Piano$9.99
- Mellow Tape Keyboard$9.99
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- Organ & Clav Collection$19.99
- TRITON Best Selection$19.99
- 80's Electric Piano$19.99
- Orchestral Dreams$19.99
- Classic EP-88M$19.99
- Ivory Mobile Grand$29.99
- Module Performance Expansion$29.99
SoundNote 〜奏メモ〜
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is KORG Module Pro free?
Is SoundNote 〜奏メモ〜 free?
Do KORG Module Pro or SoundNote 〜奏メモ〜 have ads?
Which is updated more often, KORG Module Pro or SoundNote 〜奏メモ〜?
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