Comparison

DrumMapMidi vs MIDI Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DrumMapMidi

Easily create drum patterns and fills by tapping buttons that trigger multiple sounds. Send MIDI information to other General MIDI drum kits in different applications. Ideal for musicians looking to quickly lay down rhythms.

Highlights
  • Tap out drum patterns
  • Assign multiple sounds to buttons
  • Send MIDI to other apps
  • Load one set of audio samples
  • MIDI setup instructions
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DrumMapMidi is designed to make it easy to tap out basic drum patterns and send the MIDI information to other General MIDI drum kits in other apps. DrumMapMidi accomplishes this by assigning more than one sound to specific buttons. Here are two examples. Example 1: The simple pattern "Hi-Hat and Bass Drum / Hi-Hat / Hi-Hat and Snare / Hi-Hat" can be played with just one finger in DrumMapMidi because the Hi-Hat and Bass Drum are assigned to one button, the Hi-Hat to a second button, and the Hi-Hat and Snare to a third button. Example 2: The basic 16th-note pattern "Hi-Hat and Bass Drum / Hi-Hat / Hi-Hat / Hi-Hat / Hi-Hat and Snare / Hi-Hat / Hi-Hat / Hi-Hat" can be played with two fingers on four buttons, because a second Hi-Hat button has been added to the three buttons mentioned in Example 1. When the right hand taps the pattern in Example 1, and the left hand plays the second Hi-Hat button in-between each right hand hit, the 16th-note pattern is played easily. DrumMapMidi loads one set of audio samples, which allows you to play right away if you only have a minute or two, but the main idea is to play General MIDI drum kits in other apps. MIDI setup instructions are found on the Info screen and also at the support website.

About

MIDI Pro

This app generates customizable MIDI sequences for musicians to practice, experiment with musical ideas, and create original compositions. It offers a built-in instrument tuner and allows users to import and play MIDI files.

Highlights
  • Generates MIDI sequences
  • Customizable percussion and melody tracks
  • Built-in instrument tuner
  • Import and play MIDI files
  • Save and export MIDI compositions
  • Experiment with chord progressions and scales
Features
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**MIDI Pro — Backing Tracks and Composition Ideas** MIDI Pro helps musicians practice, experiment with musical ideas, and create MIDI sequences that can serve as starting points for original compositions. Whether you're practicing an instrument, exploring chord progressions, or developing a new song, MIDI Pro provides customizable percussion and melody tracks to play along with. **Create Your Own Musical Ideas** MIDI Pro combines structured musical rules with an element of randomness to generate unique MIDI sequences based on your preferences. Choose a rhythm, key, scale, and chord progression to create music tailored to your style. Each generated sequence includes percussion and four melody tracks that can be individually adjusted, allowing you to experiment with different musical arrangements. **Practice and Play Along** Selectively enable or disable percussion and melody tracks to create backing music for your preferred instrument. Explore different combinations of rhythms, melodies, and harmonies to inspire your playing and compositions. **Built-in Instrument Tuner** Use MIDI Pro's built-in tuner to tune your instrument before practicing or playing along. The tuner detects the pitch of notes played through your device's microphone, helping you get your instrument ready to play. **Import and Play MIDI Files** Open MIDI files directly from the Files app on iPhone and iPad, or from Finder on Mac. Use MIDI Pro's built-in player to listen to imported MIDI files and navigate through them using playback controls. **Save and Continue Creating** With the paid version, you can save generated MIDI files for later use or import them into your favorite Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) to develop more complex arrangements. MIDI Pro is designed to complement your creativity, providing musical ideas and a flexible environment for experimentation, practice, and composition.

Screenshots

DrumMapMidi2 screens
MIDI Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DrumMapMidi at none against MIDI Pro's 1. DrumMapMidi also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). MIDI Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 27 months). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. MIDI Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DrumMapMidi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrumMapMidi ships an update every 27 months, MIDI Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DrumMapMidi versus MIDI Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumMapMidiMIDI Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB165 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperMalcolm Mugglinrenee zuleta

Customer experience

DrumMapMidi

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MIDI Pro

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

DrumMapMidi

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MIDI Pro

One-time1
  • Full Access Purchase$12.99

Questions

Is DrumMapMidi free?
DrumMapMidi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIDI Pro free?
MIDI Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DrumMapMidi or MIDI Pro have ads?
Neither DrumMapMidi nor MIDI Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrumMapMidi or MIDI Pro?
DrumMapMidi ships an update every 27 months, and MIDI Pro every 2 months. Most recently, DrumMapMidi was updated on November 2, 2026 and MIDI Pro on November 12, 2026.

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