Comparison

MIDISynth Control vs Practice Now!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MIDISynth Control

Control multiple MIDI synthesizers and drum machines from one app. Offers in-depth editing for built-in synths and customizable control maps for external gear. Sync with Ableton Link and add advanced features via in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Centralized control for multiple MIDI synths
  • In-depth editing for popular built-in synths
  • Customizable control maps for external synths
  • Global layout creation for multiple devices
  • Patch storage, randomization, and morphing
  • Ableton Link support for syncing
  • Arpeggiator and drum repeat functionality
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MIDISynth-Control provides a control hub for your MIDI synthesisers from a single application and also provides in-depth editing for a number of inbuilt, popular synths and drum machines. For the inbuilt synths, all controls are automatically provided, as well a librarian features and functionality specific to the synth. For all other synths it is possible to define your own control map for the controls you wish access to and then lay these out as you see fit. From here global layouts can be created allowing several synths & drum machines to be controlled from a single screen in the app. In-built synths: Novation Circuit & Tracks, Novation Circuit Mono Station, Novation Peak & Summit, Elektron Digitakt, Elektron Digitone, Korg Minilogue xd & Prologue In-built controllers: Novation Launchpad X, Novation Launchpad Mini MK3 As well as being able to store and retrieve patch and synth data to/from your mobile device each editor also provides bi-directional communication, patch randomisation features, patch morphing, XY controls, mixer view (if appropriate), and a performance mode (separate In-App Purchase). A fully featured arpeggiator and drum repeat functionality are available as an IAP. Ableton Link support is provided for syncing individual sequencers to a Link session. This can also be used for syncing LFO and ARP clocks if they exist on the synth. There is also a Link+ IAP available which allows up to 6 other USB devices to be synced to a Link session - this can be used standalone and no other purchases are necessary. Keyboard and drumpad functionality can be added for up to six external synths using the Keyboard/Drumpad+ IAP. No other purchases are necessary. With each module purchase a single user definable layout in available in a 2x2 to 8x8 grid. With the purchase of the Rand/Morph/Performance module this is increased to 6 user layouts. Each module offers a 3-day trial version with some restrictions in order for testing before purchase.

About

Practice Now!

Features
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Practice Now! is an app that connects music teachers with their students. This app provides practice tools for students, review systems for teachers, and easy communication for the best musical development experience.

Screenshots

MIDISynth Control1 screens
Practice Now!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MIDISynth Control at Free against Practice Now!'s $4.99. MIDISynth Control also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 14.0). Practice Now!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MIDISynth Control is free to download; Practice Now! costs $4.99 up front. MIDISynth Control sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Practice Now! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MIDISynth Control versus Practice Now!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDISynth ControlPractice Now!
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.4 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLee HuddlestonJesus Jimenez

In-app purchases

11 purchases

MIDISynth Control

One-time11
  • Link+$5.99
  • Keyboard/Drumpad+$6.99
  • Control+$9.99
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  • Novation Circuit MonoStation$10.99
  • Rand/Morph/Performance$12.99
  • Novation LPX$12.99
  • Novation LCXL$12.99
  • Novation Circuit$19.99
  • Elektron Digitakt$19.99
  • Elektron Digitone$19.99
  • Novation Peak & Summit$27.99
None

Practice Now!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDISynth Control free?
MIDISynth Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Practice Now! free?
Practice Now! costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MIDISynth Control or Practice Now! have ads?
Neither MIDISynth Control nor Practice Now! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIDISynth Control or Practice Now!?
MIDISynth Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Practice Now! every 3 weeks. Most recently, MIDISynth Control was updated on September 23, 2026 and Practice Now! on August 22, 2026.

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