# TASCAM Settings Panel for Audio Interface vs ShowMIDI

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShowMIDI at 88% against TASCAM Settings Panel for Audio Interface's 25%. ShowMIDI also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (18 vs 5). TASCAM Settings Panel for Audio Interface's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ShowMIDI holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of TASCAM Settings Panel for Audio Interface's written reviews are positive against 88% of ShowMIDI's.

## The numbers

| Metric | TASCAM Settings Panel for Audio Interface | ShowMIDI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tascam-settings-panel-for-audio-interface/id1213179586/reviews) | **[4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showmidi/id6472608850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 12 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TEAC CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/579501503) | [Uwyn, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/597132109) |

## What reviewers say

### TASCAM Settings Panel for Audio Interface

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tascam-settings-panel-for-audio-interface/id1213179586)

Configure and update your TASCAM iXR Audio/MIDI Interface firmware directly from your mobile device. This app allows for easy setup of monitoring, output signals, and power-saving modes without needing a PC. Ensure your interface firmware is v1.02 or later to use this application.

**Highlights:** Direct firmware updates, MONO/STEREO direct monitoring switch, Output signal selection, Disable unused inputs, Control auto-power save mode

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShowMIDI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showmidi/id6472608850)

This application provides a real-time, glanceable view of all MIDI activity on your computer. It visualizes various MIDI messages and allows you to pause the flow for a data snapshot. It can be used as a standalone tool or an AUv3 plugin within your DAW.

**Highlights:** Real-time MIDI visualization, Auto-hides irrelevant messages, Pause and snapshot data, Standalone application, AUv3 plugin support, Supports MPE configuration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TASCAM Settings Panel for Audio Interface free?

TASCAM Settings Panel for Audio Interface is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShowMIDI free?

ShowMIDI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TASCAM Settings Panel for Audio Interface or ShowMIDI?

ShowMIDI is rated higher. TASCAM Settings Panel for Audio Interface averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ShowMIDI averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do TASCAM Settings Panel for Audio Interface or ShowMIDI have ads?

Neither TASCAM Settings Panel for Audio Interface nor ShowMIDI 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.*