Comparison

Mulch Tune vs MIDI MACHINE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mulch Tune

This app distorts audio and generates stunning real-time visualizations. You can save the created images directly to your device.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio distortion
  • Beautiful image visualizations
  • Save visualizations to device
  • Works with device audio
Features
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Distort audio and produce beautiful visualizations in real time. Mulch Tune app applies novel mulch in time technique to audio and video on your device to produce beautiful images, which can be saved on your device

About

MIDI MACHINE

Features
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MIDI MACHINE is a fast, playful performance tool built for generating MIDI melodies on the fly. At the heart of MIDI MACHINE are two creative states: SPARK and STRUCTURE. SPARK mode is all about discovery—rapidly generating fresh melodic ideas and happy accidents. 17 randomized melodic rows drawn from an vast internal library, everything is locked to your chosen key. Each melody is sliced into 10 playable parts, letting you remix and reshape ideas in real time without ever hitting a creative wall. STRUCTURE mode lets you compose and perform with intention and move seamlessly between key pairs to trigger chords. Additionally, genre-based chord-progression suggestions form a real progression from a selected genre, so you can play a coherent sequence. This mode is designed to serve users with and without knowledge of music theory. "Super inspiring tool for sketching melodies quickly, whether you’re in the studio or on the move with a minimal setup. You just start playing around and happy accidents happen."
— early user feedback Core Features * 17 MIDI melody rows per set, automatically harmonized to your chosen key * Each melody split into 10 playable tiles for real-time triggering of your favorite sounds * SPARK mode for instant idea generation and exploration * STRUCTURE mode for fixed chords mapped across key pairs, built in arpeggiator and chord group suggestions * Keep randomizing to generate endless new melodic combinations while keeping your settings * SAVE and recall full sets, including patterns, tempo, and performance modes (SPARK) * Note mode: trigger melodic sequences step-by-step * Chord mode: play full harmonies instantly * Loop ON / OFF: continuously cycle note sequences * Hold OFF: slide across tiles for fluid, continuous runs * Hold ON: trigger full sequences with a single tap * Repeat ON / OFF: retrigger tiles rhythmically (1/4 to 1/64) for pattern creation * Fixed velocity option for consistent dynamics * Edit individual tile MIDI sequences * Reverse entire rows * Octave shift up or down * Double or halve playback speed (Note mode) (STRUCTURE) * Group: Genre-based chord-progression suggestions. Highlights/labels tiles on the grid that form a real progression from the selected genre. * Arp: Turns a held chord into a rolling sequence of individual notes. • Style – 16 note-order patterns (Up, Down, Converge, Pinky Up, Random, etc.). • Rate – Speed of each note: 1/4 to 1/64, relative to BPM. • Groove – Straight (default) or Swing 8/16/32 for a more human rhythmic feel. * Hold OFF: slide across tiles for fluid, continuous runs * Hold ON: trigger full sequences with a single tap * Add automatic Bass Note to each chord * Repeat ON / OFF: retrigger tiles rhythmically (1/4 to 1/64) for pattern creation * Fixed velocity option for consistent dynamics Performance Controls * Global pitch shift in semitones for instant transposition of the entire set * Adjustable BPM with tap tempo and fine control * Flexible visible row count (5–17) for compact or expanded layouts * Scrollable row view with FIRST ROW selection MIDI MACHINE is built for musicians who want a different approach to creating ideas—fast, intuitive, and a little unpredictable. Whether you're sketching melodies or experimenting with generative patterns, it keeps everything playful, unique, and fun."

Screenshots

Mulch Tune1 screens
MIDI MACHINE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mulch Tune at none against MIDI MACHINE's 1. Mulch Tune also leads on iOS requirement (9.2 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MIDI MACHINE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mulch Tune asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mulch Tune ships an update every 5 days, MIDI MACHINE weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mulch Tune versus MIDI MACHINE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMulch TuneMIDI MACHINE
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.2 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir GusevNiklas Koellner

In-app purchases

None

Mulch Tune

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MIDI MACHINE

One-time1
  • MIDI MACHINE Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Mulch Tune free?
Mulch Tune is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIDI MACHINE free?
MIDI MACHINE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mulch Tune or MIDI MACHINE have ads?
Neither Mulch Tune nor MIDI MACHINE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mulch Tune or MIDI MACHINE?
Mulch Tune ships an update every 5 days, and MIDI MACHINE weekly. Most recently, Mulch Tune was updated on October 10, 2026 and MIDI MACHINE on October 6, 2026.

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