Comparison

MIDI Check vs AirMotion

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

Head to head
About

MIDI Check

Diagnose and troubleshoot MIDI connections on your devices. View active connections, monitor incoming messages, and filter unwanted data. Record MIDI messages in the background with a clear, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Detect active MIDI connections
  • View incoming MIDI messages
  • Send test MIDI notes and control messages
  • Filter MIDI channels and messages
  • Filter MIDI System Exclusive messages
  • Record MIDI messages in background mode
Features
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*Diagnose The Problem & Find the Solution* Current Features: + See/detect, hardware/virtual active MIDI connections. + See all incoming messages. + Send test notes on/off and control messages. + MIDI Channel filter: Eliminate messages comes from unwanted MIDI channels. + MIDI Message filter: Eliminate unwanted messages (e.g. Note on, Note off, Pitch wheel etc.) + MIDI System Exclusive filter: Eliminate MIDI Clock and many other unwanted MIDI messages. + MIDI Delta-Time Added: See the time spent between messages + Record Incoming MIDI messages in background mode + 100% vectoriel cristal clear gorgeous user interface. + Slide the glass through the face, activate the desired filter with a gesture. **NOTE** Yamaha Bluetooth MD-BT01 users -> According to Yamaha user manual; all MIDI related application should be closed before bluetooth midi connection. Run the MIDI Check after connection established. If not you'll not be able to see the Yamaha midi connection on the app. This is not an application's issue. Because Yamaha use own BT protocol. Upcoming Features: - Music keyboard improvement. - Custom preset message send possibility.

About

AirMotion

Features
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AirMotion is the latest generation of MIDI breath and motion controller. This controller is the world's first wireless controller that can be quickly configured via your smartphone to send MIDI control change messages to your musical instrument. MIDI control change messages are sent when breathing into the device or moving the head to bring extreme realism and expression to their studio recordings or live performances. AirMotion was made with a passion for detail and a strong focus on durability, this cutting-edge design goes far beyond what is technically possible with other controllers available on the market.

Screenshots

MIDI Check4 screens
AirMotion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AirMotion at Free against MIDI Check's $1.99. MIDI Check's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.6). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

AirMotion is free to download; MIDI Check costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIDI Check ships an update every 4 days, AirMotion monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MIDI Check versus AirMotion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDI CheckAirMotion
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDejaWorks LTDPapritech ltd

In-app purchases

None

MIDI Check

No in-app purchases

None

AirMotion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDI Check free?
MIDI Check costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirMotion free?
AirMotion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MIDI Check or AirMotion have ads?
Neither MIDI Check nor AirMotion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIDI Check or AirMotion?
MIDI Check ships an update every 4 days, and AirMotion monthly. Most recently, MIDI Check was updated on October 13, 2026 and AirMotion on October 7, 2026.

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