# LK vs iMPC Pro 2

The clearest difference is price: LK at Free against iMPC Pro 2's $6.29. LK also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (64% vs 35%). iMPC Pro 2's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

LK is free to download; iMPC Pro 2 costs $6.29 up front. LK sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and iMPC Pro 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for LK against 4.4 for iMPC Pro 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 706 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of LK's written reviews are positive against 35% of iMPC Pro 2's.

LK ships an update fortnightly, iMPC Pro 2 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LK | iMPC Pro 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.29 |
| Rating | [4.3 (706 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lk-ableton-and-midi-controller/id944972221/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impc-pro-2/id1294928298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 706 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 34.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 323 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Imaginando Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/895445015) | [Akai Professional](https://appshunter.io/developer/373969727) |

## What reviewers say

### LK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lk-ableton-and-midi-controller/id944972221)

This application acts as a remote control for Ableton Live and MIDI devices, enhancing electronic music production and live performance. It offers deep integration with Ableton Live and extensive MIDI capabilities for controlling software and hardware. The app is modular, with features available as separate in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Ableton Live integration, MIDI device control, Clip launching and sequencing, Device parameter control, Virtual MIDI and AUv3 support, Modular in-app purchases

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Step Sequencer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Chorder | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock MIDI Pads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock MIDI Controller | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock X/Y Pad | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Keyboard | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Matrix | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Modules Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works perfectly
- 🎹 Great for Ableton Live
- 🎨 Powerful features
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💯 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Connection issues and unreliable wireless
- 💰 Expensive with separate module purchases
- 🤔 Confusing setup and documentation
- 🔋 High battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Clip renaming tool not working
- Occasional MIDI note sticking
- UI disappearing and requiring restart
- Wireless connection randomly dropping
- Exclusive track arming mode issues

**Requested features**

- Add MIDI CC mapping and automation
- Implement vertical view for session mode
- Allow saving and loading of custom settings
- Improve MIDI note and velocity handling
- Add MIDI transformers and generators


### iMPC Pro 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impc-pro-2/id1294928298)

This app is a comprehensive music creation tool that combines a powerful sampler and beatmaker with advanced features for vocal tracks and Audio Units integration. It allows for real-time audio manipulation, flexible song sequencing, and offers a vast library of sound kits and packs to enhance your productions.

**Highlights:** Audio track recording and real-time manipulation, Audio Units instrument integration, Advanced song sequencing and mixing, Extensive sound kits and free sound packs, Multi-touch audio clip editing, Tutorial series for music production

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Producer Subscription (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| iMPC Pro Professional Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Producer Subscription (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| Professional Subscription (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great workflow
- 👍 Powerful features
- 🔥 Awesome sound quality
- 💡 Spotify sampling
- 🎨 Attractive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to import own samples
- 🤔 Confusing UI elements
- 🔇 Lack of metronome in playback
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with controllers

**Reported bugs**

- Audio track recording issues
- Disappearing samples and projects
- Unstable performance on iPad Pro
- Exporting problems with static and glitches

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize pad sizes
- Per-track effects and EQ
- Improved MIDI support
- Seamless project transfer from previous versions
- Expanded file management options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LK free?

LK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iMPC Pro 2 free?

iMPC Pro 2 costs $6.29, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LK or iMPC Pro 2?

iMPC Pro 2 is rated higher. LK averages 4.3 out of 5 from 706 ratings, while iMPC Pro 2 averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do LK or iMPC Pro 2 have ads?

Neither LK nor iMPC Pro 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LK or iMPC Pro 2?

LK ships an update fortnightly, and iMPC Pro 2 every 5 months. Most recently, LK was updated on September 26, 2026 and iMPC Pro 2 on September 24, 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.*