# MIDI Opener vs Audio Rewave

The clearest difference is price: MIDI Opener at Free against Audio Rewave's $12.99. MIDI Opener also leads on ratings volume (86 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Audio Rewave's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

MIDI Opener is free to download; Audio Rewave costs $12.99 up front. MIDI Opener sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Audio Rewave asks for nothing beyond the download.

Audio Rewave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIDI Opener has 86 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MIDI Opener ships an update every 6 days, Audio Rewave fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Opener | Audio Rewave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-opener/id1029373282/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-rewave/id6774300308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 334 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MartianRover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282183383) | [Nope Dragon LC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870645889) |

## 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 (9)**

| 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 |
| Track Controls | $2.99 | 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


### Audio Rewave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-rewave/id6774300308)

Convert audio files to various formats locally on your device. Extract audio from videos and perform batch conversions. Your files are processed entirely on your device for maximum privacy.

**Highlights:** Local audio conversion, Extract audio from video, Batch processing, Multiple output formats, Privacy-focused design, Cross-platform compatibility

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Opener free?

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

### Is Audio Rewave free?

Audio Rewave costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MIDI Opener or Audio Rewave?

Audio Rewave is rated higher. MIDI Opener averages 3.9 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Audio Rewave averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MIDI Opener or Audio Rewave have ads?

Neither MIDI Opener nor Audio Rewave shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MIDI Opener or Audio Rewave?

MIDI Opener ships an update every 6 days, and Audio Rewave fortnightly. Most recently, MIDI Opener was updated on November 7, 2026 and Audio Rewave on November 5, 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.*