# MIDI Converter vs SAND

The clearest difference is rating: SAND at 4.6 against MIDI Converter's 2.2. SAND also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 44%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 54 months). MIDI Converter's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MIDI Converter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SAND sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SAND holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 89 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of MIDI Converter's written reviews are positive against 79% of SAND's.

MIDI Converter ships an update every 54 months, SAND every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Converter | SAND |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-converter/id1326495538/reviews) | **[4.6 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-audio-midi-sequencer/id1642467684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **89** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 54 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harald Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/389514018) | [Matteo Caldari](https://appshunter.io/developer/325826466) |

## What reviewers say

### MIDI Converter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-converter/id1326495538)

This application converts MIDI audio files into popular audio formats like MP3, M4A, and WAV. It offers advanced audio manipulation features including tempo changes, pitch transposition, and various audio effects. Unlock all functionalities through in-app purchases or subscription plans.

**Highlights:** MIDI to MP3 conversion, MIDI to M4A conversion, MIDI to WAV conversion, Tempo change, Pitch transpose, Reverb and chorus effects

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activate all features | $1.99 | per month |
| Activate all features (annual) | $17.49 | per year |
| Activate all features | $49.99 | one-time |


### SAND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-audio-midi-sequencer/id1642467684)

This app is a grid-based music sequencer that allows users to create compositions using AUv3 plugins and external MIDI devices. It offers extensive tools for arranging clips, editing notes, automating parameters, and routing MIDI.

**Highlights:** Grid-based MIDI sequencing, AUv3 plugin hosting, External MIDI device support, Advanced clip editing, Track and effect management, Song mode for arrangement, MIDI routing and mapping

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14-day trial | Free | one-time |
| 14 Days Trial | Free | one-time |
| Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Audio Tracks | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great UI and features
- 💡 Potential for music creation
- 🚀 Fast and creative workflow
- 👍 Easy to use, no instructions needed
- 💡 Most usable studio on small screen

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Record function always starts
- 🐛 Sand not opening in overview
- 🐛 Integration with other apps seems off
- 🐛 Record does not pick up data
- 🐛 Cannot save ideas from one app to another

**Reported bugs**

- Record function always starts when entering Midi Instrument or FX
- Sand not opening in overview
- Integration with other apps seems off
- Record does not pick up data
- Cannot save ideas from one app to another

**Requested features**

- Sand always open in overview
- Long press in sequence track window
- Random/chance abilities in clips (Polyend Play style)
- Semi-generative function or scale-based patterns/sequences
- Save AUv3 presets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Converter free?

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

### Is SAND free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MIDI Converter or SAND?

SAND is rated higher. MIDI Converter averages 2.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while SAND averages 4.6 from 89 ratings.

### Do MIDI Converter or SAND have ads?

Neither MIDI Converter nor SAND shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MIDI Converter or SAND?

MIDI Converter ships an update every 54 months, and SAND every 2 months. Most recently, MIDI Converter was updated on November 4, 2026 and SAND on November 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.*