AIRSTEP vs WIDI App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AIRSTEP
This app allows wireless control and customization of a specific hardware device via Bluetooth. Users can program MIDI, HID, and footswitch messages, save unlimited presets, and access a library of pre-made settings for various software.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Wireless parameter editing
- Unlimited preset saving
- Full MIDI message programming
- HID message programming
- Footswitch message programming
- Massive built-in presets
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AIRSTEP APP仅支持完整版AIRSTEP/AIRSTEP Lite/AIRSTEP Combo。 基本功能： - 蓝牙连接，无线操控新体验。 - 自由定义，专业舞台最优选。 - 无限保存，任意编辑不受限。 - 海量预设，轻松上手零负担。 1. 蓝牙连接 APP通过蓝牙连接AIRSTEP硬件端，可无线编辑参数、切换预设。 2. 自由定义 APP内可自由定义AIRSTEP硬件端发送消息的所有参数，包括全功能MIDI消息、HID消息、Footswitch消息，同时支持自由选择输出接口。 3. 无限保存 APP内可无上限任意保存预设，并可一键传输到AIRSTEP硬件端。 4.海量预设 APP内置了大量常用软件的预设信息并将持续更新。 The AIRSTEP app is for editing the XSONIC® AIRSTEP smart multi controller. The intuitive way to program your AIRSTEP and enjoy the unlimited possibilities! AIRSTEP App only supports regular AIRSTEP/AIRSTEP Lite/AIRSTEP Combo. Features: - Bluetooth connection, wireless edit the AIRSTEP Hardware. - Unlimited presets saving. - Fully programmable. - Massive presets 1.Bluetooth connection The APP connects to the AIRSTEP hardware via Bluetooth, to wireless edit parameters and switch presets. 2.Fully programmable All parameters of AIRSTEP hardware can be programmed in the APP, including full function MIDI messages, HID messages, and Footswitch messages. It also supports free selection of output interfaces. 3. Unlimited presets saving The APP can save presets without any upper limit, and the presets can be transferred to the AIRSTEP hardware side with one click. 4.Build-in presets To make everything easy, AIRSTEP APP has a large number of built-in presets, and we will keep updating!
WIDI App
Configure and manage wireless Bluetooth MIDI devices. Update firmware, rename devices, adjust Bluetooth settings, and optimize performance for low latency or jitter. Supports group connections and troubleshooting.
- Update device firmware
- Rename Bluetooth MIDI devices
- Set Bluetooth transmit power
- Configure Bluetooth role (peripheral/auto)
- Set performance mode (low latency/jitter)
- Set wired MIDI thru function
- Manage group connections
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The WIDI app is a dedicated application for configuring and setting all WIDI wireless Bluetooth MIDI devices (including WIDI Master, WIDI Jack, WIDI Uhost, WIDI Bud Pro, WIDI Core/CoreX, WIDI Thru6 BT, WIDI K.O.II and authorized products such as Kurzweil Air MIDI, Nektar WIDIFLEX, Xvive MD1, Limex BT etc.). You can use this application for the following operations: * Update to the latest device firmware * Rename device * Set the transmit power of Bluetooth * Set the Bluetooth role to peripheral or auto mode * Set the performance mode for low latency or low jitter * Set the wired MIDI thru function * Set the group auto-learn * Activate the WIDI Master in test mode (red light condition, firmware version v0046 only) * Clear the existing group connection setting * Factory reset * Set up group connection * Link to online trouble shooting contents Note1: The group connection function requires firmware version v0136 or higher. Note2: The group auto-learn function requires firmware version v0166.
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Verdict
AIRSTEP and WIDI App both sit at 3.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 45% of WIDI App's written reviews are positive against 29% of AIRSTEP's. WIDI App also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.1 for AIRSTEP against 3.1 for WIDI App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 32 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of AIRSTEP's written reviews are positive against 45% of WIDI App's.
AIRSTEP ships an update every 2 months, WIDI App monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | AIRSTEP | WIDI App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (11 ratings) | 3.1 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | 44.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | XSONIC Inc. | CME PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
AIRSTEP
WIDI App
In-app purchases
AIRSTEP
No in-app purchases
WIDI App
No in-app purchases
