# WiDI MIDI Studio vs 7III Tap

The clearest difference is monetization model: WiDI MIDI Studio at free against 7III Tap's free with in-app purchases. WiDI MIDI Studio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). 7III Tap's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WiDI MIDI Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 7III Tap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WiDI MIDI Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 7III Tap has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WiDI MIDI Studio ships an update every 3 months, 7III Tap every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WiDI MIDI Studio | 7III Tap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widi-midi-studio/id1437308268/reviews)** | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7iii-tap-live-midi-controller/id6499097273/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | — | 92.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HYPERTIDE SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403863340) | [Simon Lang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740812494) |

## What reviewers say

### WiDI MIDI Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widi-midi-studio/id1437308268)

Create custom MIDI control surfaces and sequences for your music production. Map buttons, pads, knobs, and faders to send MIDI events and control instruments or DAWs. Features an integrated step sequencer for composing musical ideas.

**Highlights:** Customizable MIDI control surface, Integrated step sequencer, MIDI CC and Note generation, MIDI network session support, Automate CC values, Group sequences for synchronized playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiDI Fully Unlocked Version | $1.99 | one-time |


### 7III Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7iii-tap-live-midi-controller/id6499097273)

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful MIDI controller for music production. It offers versatile views for instruments, sequencers, clip launching, and mixing, allowing for hands-on control of compatible software and hardware. Experience full functionality with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Device view with keyboards and sequencers, Clips view for launching and editing, Mixer view with integrated clips, Customizable MIDI CC control, USB and WiFi connectivity, Portrait and landscape modes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tap Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WiDI MIDI Studio free?

WiDI MIDI Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 7III Tap free?

7III Tap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WiDI MIDI Studio or 7III Tap?

WiDI MIDI Studio is rated higher. WiDI MIDI Studio averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while 7III Tap averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do WiDI MIDI Studio or 7III Tap have ads?

Neither WiDI MIDI Studio nor 7III Tap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WiDI MIDI Studio or 7III Tap?

WiDI MIDI Studio ships an update every 3 months, and 7III Tap every 2 weeks. Most recently, WiDI MIDI Studio was updated on September 9, 2026 and 7III Tap on September 18, 2026.

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