MIDI Sniffer vs HX Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MIDI Sniffer
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.
- 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
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This app allows you to capture incoming MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) messages, for example from external MIDI keyboards or accordions with a MIDI system. It is also possible to share the entire log as text or MIDI file, for example with app developers asking for a MIDI dump. Connect a MIDI interface to your Apple device, then connect your MIDI instrument to the interface. Features: - Capture MIDI messages in clear text and hexadecimal digits - Shows timestamps in microseconds precision - Share the log via text message or email - Export log as MIDI file - Establish MIDI Bluetooth LE connections - Different colors are used for better distinction - Apply filters to focus on events of interest
HX Notes
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HX Notes is a fast, purpose-built note app for guitar players using multi-effects processors like the Line 6 Helix/Helix Stadium Capture preset tweaks, snapshot changes, and tone adjustments in a way that actually makes sense during rehearsal or on stage. Instead of digging through menus or trying to remember what you changed, HX Notes lets you log quick, structured notes tied to specific songs, sections, and sounds—so you can edit your tones later and stay focused on playing. Key Features * Song-based organization Keep all your tone notes tied to specific songs. * Section-level tracking Log changes for Intro, Verse, Chorus, Solo, Outro, and more. * Quick tweak capture Track adjustments like: * Gain / Drive * Delay (Mix, Time, Feedback) * Reverb (Mix, Decay) * EQ (Frequency, Q, Gain) * Modulation and effects * Snapshot-aware notes Document exactly what changes between snapshots. * Clean, rehearsal-friendly UI Designed for fast scanning—not clutter. HX Notes is built for players who want tighter control over their sound without slowing down their workflow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MIDI Sniffer at Free against HX Notes's $8.99. MIDI Sniffer also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.4). 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
MIDI Sniffer is free to download; HX Notes costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | MIDI Sniffer | HX Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $8.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sven Thoennissen | Chad Jacoby |
In-app purchases
MIDI Sniffer
No in-app purchases
HX Notes
No in-app purchases









