# On the 8 vs MIDI Scope

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: On the 8 at none against MIDI Scope's 3. On the 8 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). MIDI Scope's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MIDI Scope sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. On the 8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the 8 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIDI Scope has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | On the 8 | MIDI Scope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-the-8-midi-clock-display/id1031425666/reviews)** | [4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-scope/id1185667452/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Justin Rhoades](https://appshunter.io/developer/322122747) | [Kinematic Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162866262) |

## What reviewers say

### On the 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-the-8-midi-clock-display/id1031425666)

This app helps musicians synchronize during live performances and studio sessions by displaying song progress with adjustable bar intervals. It shows BPM, elapsed time, song title, and either key or received MIDI notes.

**Highlights:** MIDI clock display, Adjustable bar interval, BPM display, Elapsed time tracking, Song title display, Key or MIDI note display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MIDI Scope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-scope/id1185667452)

Monitor MIDI activity on your iOS device. Filter events by type, group, or channel, with detailed packet interpretation in decimal and hexadecimal. Send feedback directly to the developer.

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is On the 8 free?

On the 8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MIDI Scope free?

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

### Which has better reviews, On the 8 or MIDI Scope?

On the 8 is rated higher. On the 8 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MIDI Scope averages 4.8 from 21 ratings.

### Do On the 8 or MIDI Scope have ads?

Neither On the 8 nor MIDI Scope shows ads.

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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.*