# MIDI Opener vs File Conversion Tools

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MIDI Opener at 64% against File Conversion Tools's 17%. MIDI Opener also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (85 vs 7). File Conversion Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MIDI Opener sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. File Conversion Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

MIDI Opener holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIDI Opener has 85 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of MIDI Opener's written reviews are positive against 17% of File Conversion Tools's.

MIDI Opener ships an update every 10 days, File Conversion Tools every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Opener | File Conversion Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-opener/id1029373282/reviews)** | [2.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-conversion-tools/id1321778916/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **64.5% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 334 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MartianRover, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282183383) | [Harald Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/389514018) |

## What reviewers say

### MIDI Opener

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-opener/id1029373282)

This app is a powerful and modern MIDI player designed for musicians, learners, and creators. It offers visual playback, tempo and key control, and advanced track management. Import custom soundbanks and enjoy features like synchronized lyrics and a 3D visualizer.

**Highlights:** Visual MIDI playback, Tempo and key control, Advanced track controls, 128 General MIDI instruments, Built-in effects, Custom soundbanks, Synchronized lyrics, 3D visualizer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Upgrade Discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Change Tempo | $1.99 | one-time |
| Change Tempo and Key | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Access Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Track Controls | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| MIDI Out | $4.99 | one-time |
| Practice Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Access | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎶 Good sounding instruments
- 🚀 Handles instrument changes well
- ✨ Free to use
- ✅ Plays MIDI files effectively

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when changing SoundFonts (iOS 26)
- 🐛 Cuts off beginning of songs
- 🐛 Sustained notes treated as staccato
- 💸 Charging for basic features
- 📉 Poor sound quality for some instruments

**Reported bugs**

- Sustained notes are treated as staccato notes.
- Cuts off the beginning of the song.
- Kicked out of the app when clicking on another SoundFont.
- Crashes when changing SoundFonts (iOS 26).
- Bass drum is too quiet for metal music.

**Requested features**

- Adjust individual track volumes
- Zoom in/out
- Select region to play
- Export features (WAV, MP3, FLAC)
- Playlist functionality


### File Conversion Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-conversion-tools/id1321778916)

This utility app allows users to convert a wide range of file types, including documents, music, eBooks, and images. It supports numerous target formats and offers advanced options like PDF password protection and metadata removal from images.

**Highlights:** Convert music to multiple audio formats, Convert documents to DOC, PDF, XLS, PPT, and more, Convert eBooks to EPUB, MOBI, PDF, and other formats, Lock and unlock PDFs with password protection, Convert documents to images, Remove image metadata including GPS data

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Opener free?

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

### Is File Conversion Tools free?

File Conversion Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MIDI Opener or File Conversion Tools?

MIDI Opener is rated higher. MIDI Opener averages 3.9 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while File Conversion Tools averages 2.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do MIDI Opener or File Conversion Tools have ads?

MIDI Opener shows ads; File Conversion Tools does not.

### Which is updated more often, MIDI Opener or File Conversion Tools?

MIDI Opener ships an update every 10 days, and File Conversion Tools every 3 weeks. Most recently, MIDI Opener was updated on October 15, 2026 and File Conversion Tools 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.*