# MidiQuestEssentialsi vs VB3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VB3 at 50% against MidiQuestEssentialsi's 0%. VB3 also leads on rating (3.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). MidiQuestEssentialsi's advantage is iOS requirement (10.2 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MidiQuestEssentialsi sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and VB3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VB3 holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VB3 has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MidiQuestEssentialsi's written reviews are positive against 50% of VB3's.

## The numbers

| Metric | MidiQuestEssentialsi | VB3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiquestessentialsi/id1338670761/reviews) | **[3.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb3-ii/id6464588684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 52 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.2** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPad** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sound Quest](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271850366) | [Genuine Soundware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560880481) |

## What reviewers say

### MidiQuestEssentialsi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiquestessentialsi/id1338670761)

This application serves as a comprehensive editor and librarian for MIDI SysEx data, supporting a vast array of popular hardware instruments. It allows users to manage and manipulate sound parameters for a wide range of synthesizers and other MIDI devices.

**Highlights:** SysEx Editor, SysEx Librarian, Supports over 900 MIDI instruments, Parameter management, Sound editing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dave Smith Tetra | $24.99 | one-time |
| Yamaha Reface CS | $24.99 | one-time |
| Yamaha Reface CP | $24.99 | one-time |
| TC-Helicon VoiceWorks | $29.99 | one-time |
| Roland D-50 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Waldorf Blofeld | $39.99 | one-time |
| Untergeek Matrix-6R | $39.99 | one-time |
| Dave Smith Toraiz AS-1 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Korg N364 | $54.99 | one-time |
| MQEssentials v1 All Instrument | $199.99 | one-time |


### VB3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb3-ii/id6464588684)

This app emulates a classic tonewheel organ, offering advanced sound modeling and effects. It includes a session recorder, audio player for backing tracks, and extensive MIDI control for live performance and production.

**Highlights:** Tonewheel engine and rotary simulator, Ring Modulator and Delay effects, Session Recorder (MIDI & WAV), Built-in Audio Player, Extensive MIDI control and mapping, Touch-friendly interface with drawbar views

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Log-in to your GSi account | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Pro Features | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MidiQuestEssentialsi free?

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

### Is VB3 free?

VB3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MidiQuestEssentialsi or VB3?

VB3 is rated higher. MidiQuestEssentialsi averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while VB3 averages 3.7 from 17 ratings.

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