# SNAP vs MIDI FX

The clearest difference is rating: MIDI FX at 5.0 against SNAP's 3.6. MIDI FX also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). SNAP's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SNAP sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MIDI FX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MIDI FX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 4 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SNAP | MIDI FX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-reactable-drum-machine/id1276650009/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-fx/id1641511918/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.7 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reactable Systems SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/381127669) | [Jorge Arroyo](https://appshunter.io/developer/548989572) |

## What reviewers say

### SNAP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-reactable-drum-machine/id1276650009)

Create dynamic drum patterns with interactive control and motion gestures. Seamlessly integrate with DAWs and other music hardware for studio or live performance.

**Highlights:** Motion control for pattern manipulation, Interactive drum pattern creation, MIDI OUT and Ableton Link integration, 8 drum voices with density control, 8 snapshot slots for pattern storage, 16 pre-designed drum kits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable Save | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enable MIDI functionality | $0.99 | one-time |


### MIDI FX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-fx/id1641511918)

This app allows you to control and process MIDI signals for music creation. It offers features like harmonization, transposition, and sequencing, enabling you to control external or virtual synthesizers and create complex musical arrangements.

**Highlights:** MIDI signal processing, Harmonize and Transpose, Sequencer for synths, Delay and Looper, Filter notes by velocity, Internal instruments

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock app | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SNAP free?

SNAP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MIDI FX free?

MIDI FX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SNAP or MIDI FX?

MIDI FX is rated higher. SNAP averages 3.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while MIDI FX averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SNAP or MIDI FX have ads?

Neither SNAP nor MIDI FX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SNAP or MIDI FX?

SNAP ships an update every 9 days, and MIDI FX every 9 days. Most recently, SNAP was updated on October 2, 2026 and MIDI FX on September 18, 2026.

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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.*