Comparison

MIDISynth Control vs Blofeld

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

Blofeld

Experience the classic Waldorf synthesizer sound on your iPad with this app. It offers a powerful wavetable engine for rich, expressive tones and can control hardware units. Compatible with existing soundsets and popular hosts, it brings iconic sounds to your mobile music production.

Highlights
  • Wavetable synthesis engine
  • AUv3 support
  • Hardware control
  • Compatible with existing soundsets
  • Classic Waldorf sound character
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The versatile Waldorf synthesizer classic Blofeld now also available for iPad including auv3 for hosts like Logic, Garageband, Cubasis, AUM and others. With the Blofeld app you can also control your hardware and it is compatible with existing Blofeld soundsets. The sound generation of the Blofeld plugin delivers the typical fat and rich Waldorf sound character that so many Waldorf users worldwide love when they are playing their Blofeld, Q, Q+, Microwave, Microwave II/XT or even the flagship, the Wave. The secret of its sound is a powerful wavetable engine that enables these intense and expressive sounds. This unique synthesis system is based on the revolutionary PPG synthesizers of the early 80s. When you hear the Blofeld for the first time, you’ll immediately remember those edgy, assertive or bell-like timbres that have been an integral part of countless worldwide hits since the PPG era.

Screenshots

MIDISynth Control1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MIDISynth Control at Free against Blofeld's $24.99. MIDISynth Control also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). Blofeld's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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; Blofeld costs $24.99 up front. MIDISynth Control sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Blofeld asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blofeld holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 28 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of MIDISynth Control's written reviews are positive against 62% of Blofeld's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MIDISynth Control versus Blofeld: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDISynth ControlBlofeld
PriceFree — better$24.99
Rating3.4 (12 ratings)4.6 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better62.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1228 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLee HuddlestonWaldorf Music

Customer experience

MIDISynth Control

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

Blofeld

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral17.2%
Negative20.7%

Bugs and requests

MIDISynth Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Blofeld

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • No presets at first, had to delete and re-download the app
  • Some old sysex files don't import properly

Requested features

2 requests
  • Physical emulation mode based on the desktop hardware device
  • Ability to favorite presets

In-app purchases

11 purchases

MIDISynth Control

One-time11
  • Link+$5.99
  • Keyboard/Drumpad+$6.99
  • Control+$9.99
Show 8 more
  • 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

Blofeld

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDISynth Control free?
MIDISynth Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blofeld free?
Blofeld costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MIDISynth Control or Blofeld?
Blofeld is rated higher. MIDISynth Control averages 3.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Blofeld averages 4.6 from 28 ratings.
Do MIDISynth Control or Blofeld have ads?
Neither MIDISynth Control nor Blofeld shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIDISynth Control or Blofeld?
MIDISynth Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blofeld every 3 weeks. Most recently, MIDISynth Control was updated on June 1, 2026 and Blofeld on September 18, 2026.

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