# MIDI Opener vs eDRUMIn Control

The clearest difference is rating: eDRUMIn Control at 4.8 against MIDI Opener's 3.9. eDRUMIn Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). MIDI Opener's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (86 vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

eDRUMIn Control holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIDI Opener has 86 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MIDI Opener ships an update every 6 days, eDRUMIn Control every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Opener | eDRUMIn Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-opener/id1029373282/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edrumin-control/id1470208435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 334 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MartianRover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282183383) | [Robert Jonkman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200670782) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**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


### eDRUMIn Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edrumin-control/id1470208435)

This utility app serves as the control interface for eDRUMin devices, which are electric drum USB trigger to MIDI interfaces. It allows users to manage and configure their eDRUMin hardware.

**Highlights:** Control application for eDRUMin devices, Manages electric drum USB triggers, Facilitates MIDI interface configuration, Designed for eDRUMin hardware

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Opener free?

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

### Is eDRUMIn Control free?

eDRUMIn Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MIDI Opener or eDRUMIn Control?

eDRUMIn Control is rated higher. MIDI Opener averages 3.9 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while eDRUMIn Control averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do MIDI Opener or eDRUMIn Control have ads?

Neither MIDI Opener nor eDRUMIn Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MIDI Opener or eDRUMIn Control?

MIDI Opener ships an update every 6 days, and eDRUMIn Control every 3 months. Most recently, MIDI Opener was updated on October 22, 2026 and eDRUMIn Control on October 17, 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.*