MIDI Expression Control vs Cavit Ribbon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MIDI Expression Control
This application allows users to modify settings for MIDI Expression devices. Ensure your device has firmware version 2.6 or higher for iOS compatibility.
- Change device settings
- Compatible with MIDI Expression devices
- iOS firmware compatibility check
- Free to download
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This is the Control Application for MIDI Expression devices. It lets you change settings for the devices. Please note that the iOS version of the Control Application is only compatible with devices running firmware version 2.6 and up.
Cavit Ribbon
This application enhances MIDI keyboard functionality by offering transpose and ribbon control features. It connects wirelessly to compatible MIDI adapters for seamless integration with instruments.
- Ribbon controller functionality
- Transpose function button
- Wireless MIDI adapter compatibility
- Supports Yamaha MD-BT01
- Supports Quicco Sound mi.1
- iOS device compatibility (Lightning adapters)
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Cavit Ribbon is a Transpose and Ribbon Controler app for all Midi Keyboards Feature-List: - Ribbon Cotroller - Transpose Function button - Interfaces compatibility Yamaha - MD-BT01 Wireless Midi Adapter, Quicco Sound mi.1 Wireless Midi Adapter, Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (iPhone/iPad), Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter (iPhone/iPad) Multiport adapter for USB-C Interfaces The application to be used in conjunction with compatible interfaces.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MIDI Expression Control at Free against Cavit Ribbon's $42.99. MIDI Expression Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, 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
MIDI Expression Control is free to download; Cavit Ribbon costs $42.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MIDI Expression Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIDI Expression Control has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MIDI Expression Control ships an update every 6 months, Cavit Ribbon every 10 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | MIDI Expression Control | Cavit Ribbon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $42.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Jonkman | Cavit Artanlar |
Customer experience
MIDI Expression Control
Cavit Ribbon
In-app purchases
MIDI Expression Control
No in-app purchases
Cavit Ribbon
No in-app purchases
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