Comparison

MIDI Macros vs 3D Time Zones

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

Head to head
About

MIDI Macros

Create custom buttons that send MIDI data to control synthesizers, FX units, DAWs, and digital mixers. Organize your controls into presets that can be stored locally or synced via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Create custom MIDI macro buttons
  • Control synthesizers and FX units
  • Integrate with DAWs and plugins
  • Add buttons to digital mixers
  • Send multiple MIDI messages per macro
  • Store and sync presets via iCloud
Features
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MIDI Macros enables you to create a collection of buttons (macros), which send out custom MIDI data when tapped. You can make macros to do whatever you want using MIDI: - toggle between synthesizer's presets - control your FX units' parameters - control your DAW and it's plugins - add extra buttons to your digital mixer - do all of the above simultaneously Look up the MIDI messages required for your setup in the device's manuals. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or need any help, via contact@oscarbouwmans.nl. Every macro can send multiple MIDI messages, to any of the connected MIDI devices. So, for example, one macro can toggle 3 different actions, on 3 different devices. Or 1 action, on 9 devices. Etc. MIDI Devices can be connected to your iOS device via USB*, Bluetooth, or WiFi. *requires the Apple Camera Connection Kit or other compatible adapters Macro sets can be stored in presets. Presets can either be stored locally on the iOS device, or in iCloud, allowing you to synchronise presets between your devices. A future update will allow presets to be sent to other devices using AirDrop. This way you can send presets from your iPad to your iPhone for example, or to a friend who has a similar setup.

About

3D Time Zones

Features
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Discover time zones like never before with 3D Time Zones! This app lets you explore the world’s time zones in a stunning, interactive 3D view. With pinpoint accuracy and real-time updates for Daylight Saving Time changes, it’s always current. Enjoy a seamless experience—no internet required. Perfect for travelers, remote workers, or anyone curious about global time!

Screenshots

MIDI Macros4 screens
3D Time Zones4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 3D Time Zones at Free against MIDI Macros's $0.99. 3D Time Zones also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). MIDI Macros's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On in-app purchases 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

3D Time Zones is free to download; MIDI Macros costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIDI Macros ships an update every 3 months, 3D Time Zones daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MIDI Macros versus 3D Time Zones: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDI Macros3D Time Zones
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB12 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOscar BouwmansPAOLO MARRONE

In-app purchases

None

MIDI Macros

No in-app purchases

None

3D Time Zones

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDI Macros free?
MIDI Macros costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D Time Zones free?
3D Time Zones is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MIDI Macros or 3D Time Zones have ads?
3D Time Zones shows ads; MIDI Macros does not.
Which is updated more often, MIDI Macros or 3D Time Zones?
MIDI Macros ships an update every 3 months, and 3D Time Zones daily. Most recently, MIDI Macros was updated on November 2, 2026 and 3D Time Zones on October 31, 2026.

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