Comparison

Audiobus vs MIDI Patch

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

Head to head
About

Audiobus

This app acts as a central hub for music creation, allowing you to connect various music apps and hardware. Seamlessly route audio and MIDI between compatible applications and external devices to build complex sound chains and enhance your creative workflow.

Highlights
  • Connect music apps via virtual cables
  • Route live audio and MIDI
  • Add effects to synthesizers
  • Use sequencers to drive synths
  • Create custom effects chains
  • Adjust audio mix and balance
  • Sync with external MIDI hardware
Features
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Unlock new dimensions of music creation with Audiobus, the ultimate hub that connects your music apps seamlessly, just like virtual cables. Whether you're crafting beats, experimenting with effects, or syncing live performances, Audiobus empowers your creativity with endless possibilities. With Audiobus, you can: - Send live audio or MIDI from one Audiobus-compatible app or AUv3 Audio Unit to another - Add effects on top of your favourite synthesizer, and use your favourite step sequencer to drive it or plug in your guitar, and create your own effects chain, in parallel with your mic input - Adjust the mix and balance with the mixer - Send the result to your favourite DAW, sampler or looper, or run it out through a multi-channel audio interface Integrate your music gear with Audiobus: - Connect a Bluetooth or wired MIDI keyboard to play a synth or other app or Audio Unit. - Control your whole session from a foot switch or other MIDI controller using Audiobus' MIDI Learn In-App Purchase. - Sync with external hardware with Audiobus' best-in-class MIDI clock. Explore a vibrant ecosystem of over a thousand compatible apps, including: - Korg Gadget - GarageBand - Launchpad - Animoog - Loopy HD - Cubasis - Auria - Amplitube ...and many more! Check the full list at https://audiob.us/apps. For detailed guidance, visit the Audiobus user manual at https://audiob.us/help. Subscribe to access to premium app features; subscription details are the following: - Length: weekly or yearly - Free trial: only on selected subscriptions - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase - Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Terms & Conditions: [https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/Audiobus-Terms-Conditions-14acf6557a088036899aed8f1a3ffd9d?pvs=4](https://www.notion.so/Audiobus-Terms-Conditions-14acf6557a088036899aed8f1a3ffd9d?pvs=21) Privacy Policy: [https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/Audiobus-Privacy-Policy-14acf6557a08808ca1adc1d8a0e67223?pvs=4](https://www.notion.so/Audiobus-Privacy-Policy-14acf6557a08808ca1adc1d8a0e67223?pvs=21) Pay a visit to our website for more information: https://audiob.us/ If you have any questions, please contact us at audiobus.help@gmail.com

About

MIDI Patch

This app acts as a MIDI message translator, converting incoming PC, CC, or Note On messages from Bluetooth devices into SysEx messages. It allows users to map controller inputs to control various MIDI-enabled hardware, such as guitar amps, by defining custom patches and message translations.

Highlights
  • MIDI message translation (PC/CC/Note On to SysEx)
  • Unlimited user-defined patches
  • Customizable inbound and outbound message mapping
  • Value translation options (toggle, min/max)
  • User-defined devices and functions
  • Automatic patch saving and file backup/restore
  • Bluetooth MIDI device discovery
Features
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MIDI Patch is a MIDI enabled App that listens for and processes inbound PC, CC or Note On MIDI messages received from bluetooth MIDI devices/apps and translates these messages to SysEx MIDI messages, which are relayed/sent outbound to connected bluetooth MIDI devices/apps based. The App is essentially a relay/broker and translator of MIDI messages from PC/CC/Note On to SysEx MIDI messages. The App will listen and send to any MIDI bluetooth devices or MIDI enabled apps connected to the iPad or iPhone.   While use cases can be wide and vary based on specific user requirements, the typical use of MIDI Patch would consist of mapping inbound messages from MIDI enabled foot controllers capable of sending PC, CC or Note On MIDI messages and generate SysEx MIDI messages intended for devices such as guitar amps, allowing use of generic MIDI foot controllers or MIDI apps to adjust guitar amp settings that support/expect SysEx messages. The app includes in-app configuration for specific guitar amps (Boss Waza Air, Katana Air, Katana Air EX, Katana GO, Katana MkII, Katana Gen3, Pocket GT, Valeton GP-5 and GP-50) but can also be configured for any MIDI device or App that expects/receives SysEx messages. Each patch is user defined based on specifying the inbound message to listen for (PC, CC or Note On) and configure the translation of this message to an outbound SysEx message by specifying a device, a function (either using in-app configured devices/functions or user defined ones) and the value logic to apply (specific value or received value with optional value translation such as Toggle and Minimum/Maximum clamping). Specific features include: - Unlimited user defined patches consisting of inbound and outbound message configuration. - Support for both PC, CC, Note On inbound messages (will listen for either PC, CC or Note On). - Each patch will translate/build the outbound SysEx message by selecting a Device, Function, and Source of Value handling. - The Source of Value can be set to Specific Value (send a constant value each each time the patch is invoked) or Received Value (will send the received CC code value). - Additional Value Translation is available for the Received Value scenario including Toggle (0=0/OFF and 1-127=1/ON) or Minimum/Maximum (received value will be converted to a value within a set minimum and maximum value). - User defined Devices and Functions can be created and become available for use in defined patches. - Patch configuration is automatically saved between sessions and can also be backed and restored to/from file. - A bluetooth device discovery page is available from within the app (to view/select the connection state of Bluetooth MIDI devices). IMPORTANT: This app includes configuration which works with some of the current Boss amps and Valeton pedals, with no guarantee of compatibility with future firmware releases. DISCLAIMER: By using MIDI Patch (the "Software"), you acknowledge and agree that the Software is provided on an "as is" basis, without any warranties or guarantees of any kind, whether expressed or implied. You assume all responsibility and risk for the use of this Software. You agree that you shall not hold the developer liable for any damages, losses, or liabilities, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Software.

Screenshots

Audiobus4 screens
MIDI Patch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Audiobus at Free against MIDI Patch's $9.99. Audiobus also leads on ratings volume (593 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). MIDI Patch's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On 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

Audiobus is free to download; MIDI Patch costs $9.99 up front. Audiobus sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. MIDI Patch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MIDI Patch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audiobus has 593 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Audiobus's written reviews are positive against 100% of MIDI Patch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audiobus ships an update fortnightly, MIDI Patch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Audiobus versus MIDI Patch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudiobusMIDI Patch
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.5 (593 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings593 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudiobus Pty LtdStephane Villeneuve

Customer experience

Audiobus

All ratings593 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews526 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative22.2%

MIDI Patch

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Audiobus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatibility with certain apps like Cubasis and Korg Module
  • Audio dropouts and sync issues
  • Crashes when saving presets

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to record full sessions
  • Improved compatibility with newer iOS versions
  • More advanced mixing and automation features
  • Support for more audio/MIDI apps

MIDI Patch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Audiobus

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Weekly premium$4.997 Days
  • Yearly premium$9.991 Year
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly premium$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • MIDI Learn$2.99
  • Lifetime$14.99
  • Lifetime$39.99
None

MIDI Patch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audiobus free?
Audiobus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MIDI Patch free?
MIDI Patch costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audiobus or MIDI Patch?
MIDI Patch is rated higher. Audiobus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 593 ratings, while MIDI Patch averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Audiobus or MIDI Patch have ads?
Neither Audiobus nor MIDI Patch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audiobus or MIDI Patch?
Audiobus ships an update fortnightly, and MIDI Patch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Audiobus was updated on October 29, 2026 and MIDI Patch on October 15, 2026.

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