# Ribn vs WiDI

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ribn at every 3 days against WiDI's every 6 weeks. Ribn also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (91% vs 80%). WiDI's advantage is chart position (#188 vs unranked) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Ribn costs $3.99 and WiDI $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ribn holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Ribn's written reviews are positive against 80% of WiDI's.

Ribn ships an update every 3 days, WiDI every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ribn | WiDI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ribn/id1413777040/reviews)** | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widi-midi-studio/id1420223879/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#188** |
| Size | 28 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nebojsa Petrovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/639977744) | [HYPERTIDE SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403863340) |

## What reviewers say

### Ribn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ribn/id1413777040)

This app provides a unique MIDI controller experience with 8 assignable ribbons. It allows you to record and loop finger movements, adding organic modulation to synthesizers and effects. Control various MIDI-responsive gear, from hardware synths to software instruments.

**Highlights:** 8 MIDI CC ribbon pads, Record and loop finger movement, Configurable MIDI channel and CC# per ribbon, Turn off looping for regular slider functionality, Switch between 3 sets of configurations with presets, MIDI sending in background, iPad landscape mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### WiDI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widi-midi-studio/id1420223879)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create custom MIDI control surfaces and an integrated step sequencer to send MIDI events and play sequences. Connect to MIDI instruments and DAWs via network sessions or class-compliant interfaces. Automate control values with advanced modulation options.

**Highlights:** Customizable control surface (buttons, pads, knobs, faders), Integrated step sequencer with multiple tracks, MIDI Network Session support for DAWs, Auto-discover MIDI CC numbers, Automate CC values with step modulator, Support for class-compliant MIDI interfaces

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ribn free?

Ribn costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WiDI free?

WiDI costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ribn or WiDI?

Ribn is rated higher. Ribn averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while WiDI averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Ribn or WiDI have ads?

Neither Ribn nor WiDI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ribn or WiDI?

Ribn ships an update every 3 days, and WiDI every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ribn was updated on September 12, 2026 and WiDI on July 18, 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.*