# MIDI Sniffer vs Bome Network

The clearest difference is rating: MIDI Sniffer at 5.0 against Bome Network's 4.2. MIDI Sniffer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Bome Network's advantage is update cadence (every 12 months vs every 36 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bome Network sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. MIDI Sniffer asks for nothing beyond the download.

MIDI Sniffer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bome Network has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MIDI Sniffer ships an update every 36 months, Bome Network every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Sniffer | Bome Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-sniffer/id1309533283/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bome-network/id1563290225/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | **Every 12 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sven Thoennissen](https://appshunter.io/developer/595221583) | [Bome Software GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/385271282) |

## What reviewers say

### MIDI Sniffer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-sniffer/id1309533283)

Capture and share MIDI messages from external instruments. View logs in text or hex with precise timestamps. Export as MIDI files or share via text/email. Supports Bluetooth LE connections and message filtering.

**Highlights:** Capture MIDI messages (text/hex), Microsecond precision timestamps, Share logs via text/email, Export logs as MIDI files, Bluetooth LE MIDI connections, Message filtering, Color-coded messages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bome Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bome-network/id1563290225)

This app acts as a network-enabled MIDI router, allowing seamless MIDI data transfer between apps, devices, and remote hardware. It offers flexible routing options and can connect to specialized hardware for expanded functionality. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks advanced features for computer and mobile device integration.

**Highlights:** Network-enabled MIDI routing, Connects to BomeBoxes via WiFi/Ethernet, Routes MIDI from apps/devices to remote MIDI devices, Pro option for low-latency network MIDI to computers/other devices, Remote Direct MIDI for accessing connected devices, MIDI Router for merging, splitting, and duplicating streams, Create unlimited named virtual MIDI ports

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bome Network Pro (2 devices) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bome Network Pro (5 devices) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Named MIDI Ports | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bome Network Pro (10 devices) | $31.99 | one-time |
| Bome Network Pro (25 devices) | $54.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Sniffer free?

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

### Is Bome Network free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MIDI Sniffer or Bome Network?

MIDI Sniffer is rated higher. MIDI Sniffer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bome Network averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do MIDI Sniffer or Bome Network have ads?

Neither MIDI Sniffer nor Bome Network shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MIDI Sniffer or Bome Network?

MIDI Sniffer ships an update every 36 months, and Bome Network every 12 months. Most recently, MIDI Sniffer was updated on October 10, 2026 and Bome Network on October 3, 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.*