# MIDI XY vs MIDIQuest

The clearest difference is rating: MIDIQuest at 5.0 against MIDI XY's 3.4. MIDI XY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

MIDIQuest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIDI XY has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MIDI XY ships an update every 2 days, MIDIQuest every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI XY | MIDIQuest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-xy-pad/id1491657131/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiquest-daw-controller/id6450564340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Lauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/300205595) | [Aditya Daniel Istyana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473731214) |

## What reviewers say

### MIDI XY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-xy-pad/id1491657131)

This app enables sending two controllers simultaneously via network MIDI. It's designed to control your MIDI instruments by allowing you to select controllers and polarity on your mobile device, then connect to a network MIDI session on macOS.

**Highlights:** Send two controllers simultaneously, Network MIDI support, Select controllers and polarity, macOS Audio-MIDI-Setup integration, Real-time instrument control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MIDIQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiquest-daw-controller/id6450564340)

Control your Mac Digital Audio Workstation wirelessly via Bluetooth. Customize control mappings for faders, knobs, and buttons to enhance your music production workflow. Offers effortless setup and an intuitive interface for seamless integration.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth MIDI integration, Customizable control mapping, Effortless setup, Intuitive interface, Lightweight and powerful, Extensive DAW compatibility

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI XY free?

MIDI XY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MIDIQuest free?

MIDIQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MIDI XY or MIDIQuest?

MIDIQuest is rated higher. MIDI XY averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while MIDIQuest averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MIDI XY or MIDIQuest have ads?

MIDIQuest shows ads; MIDI XY does not.

### Which is updated more often, MIDI XY or MIDIQuest?

MIDI XY ships an update every 2 days, and MIDIQuest every 6 days. Most recently, MIDI XY was updated on October 20, 2026 and MIDIQuest on September 29, 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.*