# LK vs 7III Tap

The clearest difference is rating: 7III Tap at 4.7 against LK's 4.3. 7III Tap also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 64%). LK's advantage is ratings volume (706 vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LK sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and 7III Tap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

7III Tap holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LK has 706 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of LK's written reviews are positive against 92% of 7III Tap's.

LK ships an update fortnightly, 7III Tap every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LK | 7III Tap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (706 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lk-ableton-and-midi-controller/id944972221/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7iii-tap-live-midi-controller/id6499097273/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **706** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Imaginando Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/895445015) | [Simon Lang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740812494) |

## 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


### 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 LK free?

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

### Is 7III Tap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LK or 7III Tap?

7III Tap is rated higher. LK averages 4.3 out of 5 from 706 ratings, while 7III Tap averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do LK or 7III Tap have ads?

Neither LK nor 7III Tap shows ads.

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

LK ships an update fortnightly, and 7III Tap every 2 weeks. Most recently, LK was updated on September 26, 2026 and 7III Tap on September 18, 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.*