Comparison

Midi Controller vs ChurchNow.co

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

Head to head
About

Midi Controller

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile MIDI controller. Send notes, control changes, and program changes wirelessly or via USB to any compatible DAW or hardware. Customize your workspace with unlimited, dynamic controls.

Highlights
  • USB, WLAN, and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Customizable buttons, pads, and sliders
  • Send Notes, CC, and Program Change values
  • Works with macOS and CoreMidi compatible hardware
  • No additional software required
  • Dynamic control creation
Features
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MidiController turns your iPhone/iPad into a complete MIDI controller, that works over USB, WLAN or Bluetooth. No additional software needed! Send all possible Notes, Continuous Controller / Control Change and Program Change values to the connected device. Build your workspace from the ground up with unlimited, custom Pushes/Buttons and Sliders. All Pushes/Buttons and Sliders are completely customisable - customize every value of every control possible and how the control behaves. You can even create dynamic controls (e.g. Program Change values that count up or down). • Works with every macOS: From 10.5 (Leopard) up to the newest 10.15 (Catalina) • Works on every iPhone and iPad • Also works with external hardware (e.g. synths,...) that supports Apple (CoreMidi) • If your hardware/PC does not support CoreMidi, you can use an iPhone/iPad compatible MIDI-Interface as bridge to make MidiController work with ALL MIDI devices Works with every application that supports MIDI-Input. Example DAWs (Digital Audio Workstation): * Logic X Pro * Ableton Live * Avid Pro Tools * Propellerhead Reason * Steinberg Cubase * Cockos Reaper * and many more (in principle every application that supports midi input) ** NOTES ** • MidiController does not play any sound itself, it only sends out MIDI-Information to connected devices. • MidiController is primary created to work with macOS-Devices. If you want to use MidiController with hardware that does not support Apple CoreMidi, you might need an iPhone/iPad compatible MIDI-Interface as bridge. A MIDI interface typically connects to your iOS per lightning port and provides standard MIDI DIN ports to connect to your hardware. There are also bluetooth MIDI interfaces that connect wirelessly. • MidiController does not receive any MIDI-Information, it generates and sends them itself depending on the user-input. ______________________________________________ APP USAGE INFO & MIDI CONTROLLER SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Should you choose to upgrade to a midi controller subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Auto-renewal may be turned off in your Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. You can also manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Midi Controller Terms of Service: https://learned-romano-d09.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-9fc801bf71f94e4cae7b31b72c7e13e3 Midi Controller Privacy Policy: https://learned-romano-d09.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-ee4011f149ac417bbedbfea3f0250a96

About

ChurchNow.co

This app helps worship teams organize services by building setlists, rehearsing songs with linked videos, and tracking practice progress. It facilitates team communication and scheduling for seamless preparation.

Highlights
  • Build setlists by section
  • Rehearse with linked YouTube videos
  • Track practice progress
  • Shared song library
  • Team scheduling
  • Custom practice modes
  • Live setlist updates
Features
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ChurchNow is the simplest way for worship teams to build setlists, rehearse together, and show up on Sunday fully prepared. Whether you're the worship leader planning this weekend's service or a vocalist learning your parts on the drive home, ChurchNow keeps your team on the same page...literally! WHAT YOU CAN DO • Build setlists by section: Call to Worship, Praise, Worship, Response, Altar. Drag songs in, arrange the flow, and publish when ready. • Rehearse with video: every song links to its original YouTube worship video so your team can practice anywhere, anytime. • Track practice progress: see who has rehearsed each song before Sunday rolls around. • Shared song library: your church's entire catalog of worship songs, searchable, with original artist and last-used date. • Team scheduling: see who's assigned to the upcoming service, confirm your spot, and know your role. • Custom practice modes: tailored views for Vocals and Band members so everyone sees what matters to them. • Live updates: when the leader publishes or edits a setlist, everyone's app refreshes instantly. • Push notifications: get pinged the moment a new setlist drops or your schedule changes. HOW IT WORKS 1. Download ChurchNow and sign up. 2. Your worship leader sends you an invite code (CHL-12345678). 3. Enter the code, join your team, and instantly see this week's setlist and service plan. 4. Tap any song to rehearse with video, mark it as practiced, and arrive Sunday ready. New to a church? No problem! Build a personal setlist in Local Mode and switch to team mode when you join. BUILT FOR WORSHIP TEAMS ChurchNow was designed by musicians, for musicians. No clutter, no steep learning curve, just setlists, rehearsal, and the songs you love. Free to join. No ads. No in-app purchases. Questions? We'd love to hear from you at support@churchnow.co "Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord." - Ephesians 5:19

Screenshots

Midi Controller4 screens
ChurchNow.co3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ChurchNow.co at 5.0 against Midi Controller's 4.1. ChurchNow.co also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Midi Controller's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Controller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ChurchNow.co asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChurchNow.co holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Midi Controller has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Midi Controller ships an update every 7 months, ChurchNow.co every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Midi Controller versus ChurchNow.co: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidi ControllerChurchNow.co
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (42 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMizo LLCChurch Now LLC

Customer experience

Midi Controller

All ratings42 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral18.2%
Negative40.9%

ChurchNow.co

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Midi Controller

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly: MIDI Controller7 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime: MIDI Controller$29.99
None

ChurchNow.co

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Midi Controller free?
Midi Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChurchNow.co free?
ChurchNow.co is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Midi Controller or ChurchNow.co?
ChurchNow.co is rated higher. Midi Controller averages 4.1 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while ChurchNow.co averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Midi Controller or ChurchNow.co have ads?
Neither Midi Controller nor ChurchNow.co shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Midi Controller or ChurchNow.co?
Midi Controller ships an update every 7 months, and ChurchNow.co every 3 weeks. Most recently, Midi Controller was updated on October 18, 2026 and ChurchNow.co on September 28, 2026.

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