Comparison

MIDI Mod vs midiDREAMs

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

Head to head
About

MIDI Mod

This app provides a powerful set of modules for generating and routing MIDI modulation signals. It features a vast mod matrix, multiple LFOs, envelope generators, and an arpeggiator to control various parameters internally or externally. Preloaded mappings and easy MIDI Learn simplify integration with other devices and software.

Highlights
  • 32-slot mod matrix
  • 4 LFOs with user-editable waveforms
  • 3 Envelope Generators (ADSR, 4-stage)
  • Arpeggiator with chord memory
  • MIDI Learn for CC and Sysex
  • Over 60 preloaded device mappings
  • Internal and external modulation routing
Features
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MIDI Mod is a set of modules designed to be used as modulation sources that send MIDI to various destinations. In addition, the majority of MIDI Mod's own parameters can be modulated internally. For example, the output of ENV 3 could be used to control the rate of LFO 1. The output of LFO 1 could be used to control the playback velocity of the arpeggiator, and so on. MIDI Mod features a massive 32-slot mod matrix, which can be used for routing internally and externally to any number of things, including hardware devices, software, and other apps. The sheer number of possibilities can be daunting, but don't let that stop you. To make things less overwhelming, MIDI Mod comes preloaded with parameter mappings for more than 60 devices and apps, including some of the most popular devices on the market today. More are being added, and if a mapping doesn't exist for your device yet, fear not. It's very easy to create routings just by entering a CC number or via MIDI Learn. MIDI Learn even works with Sysex! TL;DR 4 LFOs - All the classic wave forms, plus 1 slot per LFO for a user-editable waveform - Key retrig and LFO delay - Slow and Fast modes, up to 40 Hz - Rate sync to BPM subdivisions - Sync any LFO to the rate of another - Each LFO can have up to 8 destinations 3 Envelope Generators - 2 ADSR with delay and hold - 1 4-stage with individual levels per stage, plus delay and hold - Loopable - Auto-triggered by BPM subdivisions or the rate of an LFO - Manual trigger buttons - Each envelope generator can have up to 8 destinations Arpeggiator - Stores up to 16 notes - Standard features, including Octave Up/Down, Note Repeat, Gate Length, Clock Subdivision, and several playback patterns - Velocity decay/fade feature - Chord memory with polyphonic playback - Create rhythmic patterns by turning on/off individual notes in latch mode - Auto Transpose Sequencer allows automatic transposition of the entire note sequence up to 16 steps. Think of it as a sequencer of a sequence - Arp note on and note off can be used as a modulation source (up to 8 destinations) - Note messages can be suppressed so that only modulation takes place 32-Slot Mod Matrix - Destinations can be internal or external (only limited by the amount of devices/software/apps you have) - Internal destinations include just about every knob and fader within MIDI Mod - Over 60 (and increasing) included device control mappings, making it easy to simply select your device, and the name of the parameter - Destinations can be MIDI CC, Sysex, or NRPN - MIDI Learn for destination select (CC and Sysex only) - Individual range controls for each mod slot (If the destination has a range of 0-63, you could set the min to 5, and max to 55, for example) - Destinations also include pitch bend, aftertouch, mod wheel, and even MIDI note - Every mod slot can have its output inverted (negative) - Mod sources include the 4 LFOs and 3 Envelopes, Arpeggiator note on/off, Aftertouch, Velocity, MIDI Note (keyboard tracking), Modwheel, Pitchbend, Expression, or any CC of your choice Other Features - Quick access on-screen keyboard for entering notes/playing devices - Configurable Max LFO Delay and Envelope Phase times, up to 40 seconds - Aftertouch delay, which filters out incoming aftertouch messages until the desired time after key press - Max MIDI messages per second (some devices are better at handling audio rates over MIDI than others) - MIDI clock send and receive (sync) - Analog sync out (sends out an audio pulse in sync with the current tempo) - Ableton Link for solid tempo sync with other Ableton Link devices - In app User Guide Some features of this app are made possible by the AudioKit framework Current list of devices and apps with defined parameter mappings: https://eokuwwy.blogspot.com/2019/05/device-parameter-mapping-list.html MIDI Mod is not affiliated with any hardware or software manufacturer.

About

midiDREAMs

This app is a powerful MIDI sequencer plugin for iOS music production. It allows users to create complex musical patterns with up to 64 steps and offers detailed control over pitch, velocity, and timing. It also includes a separate drum sequencer for beat creation.

Highlights
  • MIDI AUv3 sequencer plugin
  • Up to 64 steps per pattern
  • 16 virtual sliders for parameter control
  • Ratcheting and probability features
  • Separate x0x-style drum sequencer (midiDRUMs)
  • Works with AUM, Audiobus, and other hosts
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midiDREAMs is a MIDI AUv3 sequencer plugin designed to work like a classic analog-style modular sequencer with 16 virtual sliders and up to 64 steps per pattern. It requires a music app host that supports MIDI AUv3 plugins such as AUM, Audiobus, Loopy Pro, Cubasis, ApeMatrix, etc, and runs within those host apps. You can use it to sequence synth apps running on your iPad or external hardware synthesizers connected with MIDI. Also included is midiDRUMs, a second MIDI AUv3 that is an x0x-grid style drum sequencer. This plugin should be used in host apps such as AUM, AudioBus, etc to sequence drum plugins and external drum machines. midiDREAMs features: MIDI AUv3 sequencer plugin that sends MIDI notes to your favorite app or hardware synth Works with AudioBus, AUM, ApeMatrix, Cubasis and other MIDI AUv3 host apps Up to 64 steps per pattern, with 16 patterns 16 virtual sliders control pitch, velocity, note length, probability 16 buttons each for gate on/off, skip step, last step, pattern Control note speed, sequence direction, set maj/min key and octave, re-sync Ratcheting with 2, 3 or 4 sub-steps per step, also probability based ratcheting per step Unlock pitch / vel / len / prob sequencers to run independently Extensive AU parameter control midiDRUMs features: MIDI AUv3 drum sequencer plugin that sends MIDI notes to your favorite drum app or hardware drum machine Works with AudioBus, AUM, ApeMatrix, Cubasis and other MIDI AUv3 host apps Up to 64 steps per pattern, with 16 patterns 8 parts, set triggers with a 16x8 grid Set velocity and probability per part, per step with 16 virtual sliders Customize kit to send different MIDI note numbers, and even on different MIDI channels AU parameter control

Screenshots

MIDI Mod4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: midiDREAMs at 100% against MIDI Mod's 40%. midiDREAMs also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). MIDI Mod's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

MIDI Mod costs $2.99 and midiDREAMs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

midiDREAMs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of MIDI Mod's written reviews are positive against 100% of midiDREAMs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MIDI Mod versus midiDREAMs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDI ModmidiDREAMs
Price$2.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.5 (10 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteven ConnellyArthur Kerns

Customer experience

MIDI Mod

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

midiDREAMs

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MIDI Mod

No in-app purchases

None

midiDREAMs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDI Mod free?
MIDI Mod costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is midiDREAMs free?
midiDREAMs costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MIDI Mod or midiDREAMs?
midiDREAMs is rated higher. MIDI Mod averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while midiDREAMs averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do MIDI Mod or midiDREAMs have ads?
Neither MIDI Mod nor midiDREAMs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIDI Mod or midiDREAMs?
MIDI Mod ships an update every 3 weeks, and midiDREAMs every 3 weeks. Most recently, MIDI Mod was updated on August 11, 2026 and midiDREAMs on July 18, 2026.

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