MIDIplay vs MIDI File Generator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MIDIplay
This application allows users to play MIDI files with multiple tracks and channels, offering selective control. It features a built-in FM synth and a sound space surface controller, with sliders for tempo and pitch adjustment.
- MIDI file playback
- Multi-track and channel control
- Built-in FM synth
- Sound space surface controller
- Tempo and pitch sliders
- Transposition +/- 6 semi-tones
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An app designed for Audiobus 3 that can also be used stand-alone with a cool built-in FM synth and sound space surface controller. MIDI files can contain multiple tracks and channels, which can be selectively turned on/off. Sliders control tempo and pitch (can be transposed +/- 6 semi-tones). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMm4BkcL28I
MIDI File Generator
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MIDI FIle Generator makes it easy to create MIDI files for sampling music synthesizers. The results can be imported into any Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) app that supports Standard MIDI files. Select the start note, end note, and interval in semitones. Then select the velocities you want. Finally adjust the duration and decay of the note, and the silence between individual notes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MIDIplay at every 2 months against MIDI File Generator's every 6 months. On price, 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
MIDIplay costs $1.99 and MIDI File Generator $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MIDIplay ships an update every 2 months, MIDI File Generator every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MIDIplay | MIDI File Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Carlotto | Conifer Productions Oy |
In-app purchases
MIDIplay
No in-app purchases
MIDI File Generator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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