# MIDI Scope — MIDI Monitor

> iOS MIDI monitor and event interpreter. (iPhone/iPad app by Kinematic Systems.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-scope/id1185667452 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kinematic Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162866262)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-12-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-scope/id1185667452/reviews.md

## What is MIDI Scope?

MIDI Scope allows you to monitor MIDI activity using your iOS device.  Features include the ability to filter events by individual type, continuous controller, or by group as well as MIDI channel. A comprehensive interpretation of each event packet is displayed.  Raw packet data is shown in both decimal and hexadecimal formats.  Please send feature requests and trouble reports to the support email listed on our web site. Please rate this app, there is a button on the settings page to make it easy.

## Key features

- Monitor MIDI activity
- Filter events by type, group, or channel
- Detailed event packet interpretation
- Raw packet data in decimal and hexadecimal
- iOS device compatibility

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-scope/id1185667452/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Exactly what I needed

*2025-08-23*

This is exactly the app I need to troubleshoot midi outputs of audio equipment. I am using a USB Mio plugged into my iPhone. It is simple and effective.

### 4/5 — Very useful for testing.

*2024-12-11, version 1.4*

It is good, but i have a request. can it get dark mode?

### 5/5 — Great free tool

*2024-08-13*

Super useful for debugging midi devices.  The only thing I could really want is if column headings stayed at the top of the page when live data was scrolling. But I can memorize 3 columns. Thanks for the great app!

### 5/5 — Does what it should!

*2024-04-24*

This works great for verifying the messages coming from my various Bluetooth controllers.  Simple and easy to set up, and the data is presented in a format that a relatively unskilled user like me can understand.  Excellent!

### 4/5 — Affichage message sysex limité en caractères

*2023-03-17, version 1.4*

L’affichage d’un message sysex est limité à 9 caractères et donc impossible de voir un message  supérieur à cette limitation 
Dommage mais application utile quand même !!!

### 5/5 — Works great for me

*2022-11-19*

Has been a very helpful app. Thank you for making it.

### 5/5 — Extremely useful tool for hunting down MIDI problems

*2021-12-14*

Great app.

### 5/5 — Better than several other equivalent tools...and it is free !!!

*2020-12-03*

This app works wonderfully and has even more functionalities than a few other tools that pretend to do the similar MIDI monitoring but you have to buy them. I would only suggest an additional filter to be able to sort out events by CC number.

**Developer response:** Version 1.6 now has the ability to filter by CC number

### 5/5 — Works better that other midi monitors

*2019-10-26, version 1.4*

Works better that other midi monitors

### 5/5 — Solved setup difficulties

*2019-03-20, version 1.3*

I have found this app to be extremely useful when setting up an instrument. Instead of hoping for the best it clearly shows MIDI information being received confirming if the instrument is working or not.

## Frequently asked questions about MIDI Scope

### What is MIDI Scope?

MIDI Scope is a free application for iOS devices that allows you to monitor and interpret MIDI activity. It displays raw MIDI packet data in both decimal and hexadecimal formats, alongside a comprehensive interpretation of each event.

### Can I filter MIDI events in MIDI Scope?

Yes, MIDI Scope allows you to filter MIDI events by individual type, by group, or by MIDI channel. This helps you focus on the specific data you need to analyze.

### What devices does MIDI Scope support?

MIDI Scope is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It was released on December 15, 2016, and its latest version is 1.4, updated on July 8, 2019.

### Is MIDI Scope free to use?

Yes, MIDI Scope is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements, as indicated by its free price and lack of in-app purchase or ad flags.

### How often is MIDI Scope updated?

The latest version of MIDI Scope, 1.4, was released on July 8, 2019. While the app has not been updated recently, it is rated highly by users.

### What is the age rating for MIDI Scope?

MIDI Scope has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This indicates it contains no content generally considered inappropriate for children.

### How can I report bugs or suggest features for MIDI Scope?

You can send feature requests and trouble reports directly to the developer via the support email listed on their website. There is also a button on the settings page to easily rate the app.

### What do users think of MIDI Scope?

Users generally have a very positive opinion of MIDI Scope, as reflected in its high rating of 4.8 stars from 18 ratings. This suggests a strong user satisfaction with its functionality and performance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2026-06-18

• Requires iOS 17 or later
• Rebuilt with a modern, refreshed interface
• Portrait orientation now supported on iPhone and iPad
• Dark mode support
• New Control Change filter — show only the controller numbers you choose
• Export the event log as a CSV file (with timestamps), hex dump, or raw hex bytes
• Choose Hex, Decimal, or both for the data display
• Confirmation prompt before clearing the event list
• Tap any event for a full hex-dump detail view and share its bytes as hex

### 1.4 — 2019-07-08

• Bluetooth MIDI Devices
• iOS 12 support

### 1.3 — 2017-10-09

• Reduced font sizes to enable display of more data
• Display and edit source information when clicked (Device ID, Device Name. etc.)
• User can label sources for display in scope view instead of numeric index
• User can color tag sources to distinguish events from different sources
• Remembers selected sources when restarting
• "Reset preferences to defaults" option added to settings screen
• Remembers AutoScroll state when restarting
• iOS 11 supported

### 1.2 — 2017-01-25

• Background Processing
• Virtual "MIDI Scope" input port
• Displays up to 15 SYSEX bytes depending on device size

### 1.1 — 2017-01-16

• Select and display events from multiple sources
• User selectable event list size
• Option to add sample events to list when no MIDI sources are available
• App rating link (please rate this app)

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## Related topics

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