# Tonic vs Bluetooth Midi Pads

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tonic at weekly against Bluetooth Midi Pads's every 66 months. Tonic also leads on ratings volume (204 vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Tonic against 4.0 for Bluetooth Midi Pads. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tonic has 204 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tonic ships an update weekly, Bluetooth Midi Pads every 66 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tonic | Bluetooth Midi Pads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonic-ar-chord-dictionary/id1427039232/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-midi-pads/id1527872159/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **204** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 66 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 13 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Coda Labs Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139019669) | [pablo lopez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502022592) |

## What reviewers say

### Tonic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonic-ar-chord-dictionary/id1427039232)

This app uses augmented reality to display over 130 chords directly on your piano. It guides you on finger placement, making it easier to learn and play chords, especially for those who don't read traditional sheet music. Ideal for musicians of all levels.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality chord display, Over 130 chords, Finger placement guidance, Flat/sharp display modes, Works with various piano sizes, 3 octave options

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Cool idea for learning
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 🚀 Works well (for some)
- ✨ Amazing application of AR
- 😊 Helpful for learning chords

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calibration issues
- 🐛 Alignment problems
- 🐛 Doesn't work on smaller keyboards
- 🐛 Limited chord selection
- 🐛 Second target doesn't appear

**Reported bugs**

- Calibration doesn't work
- Dots move perpendicular to what they should
- App thinks piano is rotated 90 degrees
- App won't pick up the piano
- Keys never show

**Requested features**

- Fix calibration tool
- Make YouTube video with instructions
- Add more chords (9ths, 11ths, 13ths, jazz chords)
- Add chord inversions
- Support for smaller keyboards


### Bluetooth Midi Pads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-midi-pads/id1527872159)

Transform your iOS device into a wireless MIDI controller. Play your favorite DAWs and instruments on iOS, iPadOS, and desktop using Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI. Features a 16-pad matrix with selectable octaves.

**Highlights:** Wireless MIDI controller, 16-pad matrix, Selectable octave, Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI, iOS and iPadOS support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tonic free?

Tonic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bluetooth Midi Pads free?

Bluetooth Midi Pads is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tonic or Bluetooth Midi Pads?

Tonic is rated higher. Tonic averages 4.0 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while Bluetooth Midi Pads averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Tonic or Bluetooth Midi Pads have ads?

Neither Tonic nor Bluetooth Midi Pads shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tonic or Bluetooth Midi Pads?

Tonic ships an update weekly, and Bluetooth Midi Pads every 66 months. Most recently, Tonic was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bluetooth Midi Pads on September 24, 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.*