# KORG iM1 vs X Air Controller

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KORG iM1 at 82% against X Air Controller's 31%. KORG iM1 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (1K vs 66). X Air Controller's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $29.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

KORG iM1 costs $29.99 and X Air Controller $4.99 up front. KORG iM1 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. X Air Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

KORG iM1 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KORG iM1 has 1K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of KORG iM1's written reviews are positive against 31% of X Air Controller's.

KORG iM1 ships an update every 7 months, X Air Controller every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KORG iM1 | X Air Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $29.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-im1/id966030326/reviews)** | [2.5 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-air-controller/id1382755469/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 31.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #168 | **#115** |
| Size | 200 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KORG INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363714046) | [Nicholas Arduini](https://appshunter.io/developer/993068062) |

## What reviewers say

### KORG iM1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-im1/id966030326)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app faithfully reproduces the legendary M1 synthesizer, offering its iconic sounds and expanded features for modern music creation. It provides a vast library of presets and intuitive performance tools, making it accessible to both experienced musicians and beginners.

**Highlights:** Faithful reproduction of original M1 sound, Expanded filter resonance and 18 effects, Gigantic library of 3,300 sounds, Intuitive KAOSS pad for performance, Smart Sound Browser for quick sound selection, Compatible with KORG Gadget

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| M1 Cards Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| T1 Cards Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Authentic M1 sound reproduction
- 💰 Great value for money
- 🎹 Faithful recreation of the original hardware
- 🎨 Powerful sound customization options
- 🔗 Works well with MIDI controllers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
- 🔇 Low output volume compared to other apps
- 🤔 Confusing UI for patch editing and saving
- 🔴 Missing AUv3 support for integration with DAWs

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing or missing purchased sound cards
- Bluetooth MIDI connectivity issues
- Compatibility problems with certain iOS versions or devices

**Requested features**

- Add AUv3 support for better DAW integration
- Improve preset management and saving capabilities
- Increase master volume control options
- Expand sound library with more cards/expansions


### X Air Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-air-controller/id1382755469)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This application provides comprehensive control over Behringer X Air and Midas M Air series digital mixers. Manage faders, mutes, EQ, compression, and more for each channel through an intuitive interface. It offers features like mixer scanning, settings synchronization, and customizable channel visibility.

**Highlights:** Control faders, mutes, and solos, Adjust input, output, compression, and EQ, Manage bus sends and channel settings, Scan for mixers or manually enter IP, Sync mixer settings, Supports left/right hand modes, Option to hide channels

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KORG iM1 free?

KORG iM1 costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is X Air Controller free?

X Air Controller costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KORG iM1 or X Air Controller?

KORG iM1 is rated higher. KORG iM1 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while X Air Controller averages 2.5 from 66 ratings.

### Do KORG iM1 or X Air Controller have ads?

Neither KORG iM1 nor X Air Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KORG iM1 or X Air Controller?

KORG iM1 ships an update every 7 months, and X Air Controller every 3 weeks. Most recently, KORG iM1 was updated on October 18, 2026 and X Air Controller on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, KORG iM1 or X Air Controller?

KORG iM1 currently peaks at #168 in the App Store charts, and X Air Controller at #115. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*