# Launch Buttons vs 7III Tap

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 7III Tap at 92% against Launch Buttons's 38%. 7III Tap also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Launch Buttons's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 7III Tap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Launch Buttons asks for nothing beyond the download.

7III Tap holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Launch Buttons's written reviews are positive against 92% of 7III Tap's.

Launch Buttons ships an update every 2 months, 7III Tap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Launch Buttons | 7III Tap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launch-buttons-live-control/id942090167/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7iii-tap-live-midi-controller/id6499097273/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XAN Software GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/942090166) | [Simon Lang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740812494) |

## What reviewers say

### Launch Buttons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launch-buttons-live-control/id942090167)

This app acts as a MIDI controller for music production software, allowing users to perform tracks without needing physical hardware. It offers a grid of buttons, scene and transport controls, and can be expanded with additional features through an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** MIDI controller for music production, 8x8 button grid, Scene and transport controls, Step sequencer (with script), Scale mode (with script), Apple Watch extension

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well with Ableton Live
- 🚀 Low latency performance
- ✨ Great for music creation beginners
- 💡 Useful as a MIDI controller alternative
- 🌟 Good concept and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Many users can't get it to work
- 💸 Requires payment for full functionality
- 🔇 No built-in sounds (MIDI controller)
- 🔌 Connection issues with Ableton
- 🤔 Confusing to set up

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work for many users
- Cannot connect to Ableton Live
- Buttons don't respond
- Pads don't light up
- Transport controls perform wrong functions

**Requested features**

- Make the app fully functional without payment
- Improve connection stability
- Iron out minor glitches
- Add status indicator or labeled buttons
- Provide visual feedback when buttons are pressed


### 7III Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7iii-tap-live-midi-controller/id6499097273)

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful MIDI controller for music production. It offers versatile views for instruments, sequencers, clip launching, and mixing, allowing for hands-on control of compatible software and hardware. Experience full functionality with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Device view with keyboards and sequencers, Clips view for launching and editing, Mixer view with integrated clips, Customizable MIDI CC control, USB and WiFi connectivity, Portrait and landscape modes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tap Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Launch Buttons free?

Launch Buttons is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 7III Tap free?

7III Tap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Launch Buttons or 7III Tap?

7III Tap is rated higher. Launch Buttons averages 2.2 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while 7III Tap averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Launch Buttons or 7III Tap have ads?

Neither Launch Buttons nor 7III Tap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Launch Buttons or 7III Tap?

Launch Buttons ships an update every 2 months, and 7III Tap fortnightly. Most recently, Launch Buttons was updated on October 16, 2026 and 7III Tap on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*