# GM MIDI Player vs Ableton Note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GM MIDI Player at none against Ableton Note's 1. GM MIDI Player also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Ableton Note's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 52 months) and ratings volume (695 vs 19). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

GM MIDI Player costs $9.99 and Ableton Note $6.99 up front. Ableton Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GM MIDI Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for GM MIDI Player against 4.2 for Ableton Note. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ableton Note has 695 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of GM MIDI Player's written reviews are positive against 72% of Ableton Note's.

GM MIDI Player ships an update every 52 months, Ableton Note every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GM MIDI Player | Ableton Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | [4.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gm-midi-player/id1445780869/reviews) | **[4.2 (695 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ableton-note/id1633243177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **695** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 72.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 52 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#7** |
| Size | 28 MB | 1010 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jens Guell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195004865) | [Ableton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228664884) |

## What reviewers say

### GM MIDI Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gm-midi-player/id1445780869)

Play standard MIDI files on your iOS device with a built-in software synthesizer. Organize your music into playlists and share them seamlessly with other apps. Enjoy background playback and AirPlay support for a versatile listening experience.

**Highlights:** Plays standard MIDI files (.mid), Built-in software synthesizer, Create and manage playlists, Seamless iOS file manager integration, Background Audio playback, AirPlay support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ableton Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ableton-note/id1633243177)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Music, #46 Top Paid (US App Store)

Create musical ideas with curated sounds and effects. Build beats, melodies, and sample your surroundings. Seamlessly transfer your projects to Ableton Live for further development.

**Highlights:** Create beats and melodies, Sample sounds with phone microphone, MIDI Editor for sequencing, Transfer projects to Ableton Live, 76 Drum Sampler kits, 317 synth sounds

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drift In-App Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive workflow
- 🎨 Great sound quality
- 🤝 Seamless Ableton Live integration
- 💰 Affordable price
- 🔥 Inspiring for creativity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 No audio track support
- 🎹 Limited note editing capabilities
- ⏱️ Bluetooth latency issues
- 🔢 Restricted to 4/4 time signature
- 🔧 Lacking some advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional loss of unsaved work
- Freezing issues when editing clips

**Requested features**

- Audio track support
- Expanded note editing tools
- Midi controller support
- More effects and synth options
- Time signature flexibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GM MIDI Player free?

GM MIDI Player costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ableton Note free?

Ableton Note costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GM MIDI Player or Ableton Note?

Ableton Note is rated higher. GM MIDI Player averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Ableton Note averages 4.2 from 695 ratings.

### Do GM MIDI Player or Ableton Note have ads?

Neither GM MIDI Player nor Ableton Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GM MIDI Player or Ableton Note?

GM MIDI Player ships an update every 52 months, and Ableton Note every 5 weeks. Most recently, GM MIDI Player was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ableton Note on October 16, 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.*