Comparison

MIDI vs Keys

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

Head to head
About

MIDI

This app provides a portable MIDI keyboard and controller for musicians, allowing them to play notes, trigger drum samples, and control parameters. It connects wirelessly or via USB to popular DAWs and synthesizers without extra software.

Highlights
  • Play MIDI notes with piano keys
  • Trigger drum samples with drum pads
  • Control pitch bend with a slider
  • Adjust parameters with rotary knobs
  • Connect via Bluetooth, USB, or Network MIDI
  • Compatible with major DAWs
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MIDI Controller App is a Midi Keyboard designed to easily fit in the musician's pocket and still can be used in big music studio. Use the piano keys to play midi notes, trigger drum samples using drum pads, apply pitch bend and modulation with sliders and control midi cc (control change) with rotary controller knobs. MIDI controller does not required any additional software or drivers and can connect to any DAW including Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Studio One, FL Studio, Bitwig Studio, Reaper, Garageband etc. Just connect it either via Bluetooth or with just a USB cable in IDAM mode. Overview: - Trigger MIDI notes using piano keys - Trigger Drum Samples using MIDI Drum Pads - Pitchbend control using pitchbend slider - Mod and Vibrato control suing modulation slider (CC1) - Control parameters using 8 control knobs (CC1 to CC8) - Change octave and keyboard size Midi Connectivity: - Inter App MIDI - Inter App connectivity with iOS apps - USB MIDI - IDAM (Inter Device Audio MIDI) connectivity with USB cable - BLE MIDI - Bluetooth connectivity (wireless) - Network MIDI You can use MIDI Learn feature available in most of Digital Audio Workstations and Synthesizers to link the control knobs easily. Also you can adjust pitch bend sensitivity in your instrument to use the pitch bend slider according to the requirement. Midi Controller app works best with iOS and macOS.

About

Keys

Turn your mobile device into a versatile MIDI master keyboard. Connect wirelessly to musical instruments and DAWs to control virtual instruments and enhance your music production and live performances.

Highlights
  • Transform device into MIDI master keyboard
  • Connect to musical devices
  • Send MIDI notes and CC
  • Control virtual instruments
  • MIDI over Bluetooth
  • Customizable MIDI mapping
Features
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Transform your iPad or iPhone into a powerful Midi Master Keyboard with our app! Our app allows you to connect to any musical device and send Midi notes and Midi CC, making your mobile device a versatile tool for music production and live performance. Whether you're a professional musician or just starting out, our app offers a simple and intuitive interface to help you create, control, and perform music. With our app, you can easily connect to your digital audio workstation (DAW), synthesizers, and other musical devices to control virtual instruments and bring your musical ideas to life. Our app also supports MIDI over Bluetooth, allowing you to connect wirelessly to your musical devices. Plus, with the ability to customize your Midi mapping, you can personalize your setup to fit your unique needs. Take your music production and performance to the next level with our Midi Master Keyboard app for iPad and iPhone. Download now and experience the power of mobile music making.

Screenshots

MIDI4 screens
Keys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MIDI at 4.1 against Keys's 1.0. MIDI also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 1) and price ($3.99 vs $5.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 costs $3.99 and Keys $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MIDI holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIDI has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIDI ships an update every 12 months, Keys every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MIDI versus Keys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDIKeys
Price$3.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.1 (33 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 10 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYugal SharmaLittleCodeShop.com

Customer experience

MIDI

All ratings33 ratings
Positive75.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative21.2%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

Keys

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

MIDI

No in-app purchases

None

Keys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDI free?
MIDI costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Keys free?
Keys costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MIDI or Keys?
MIDI is rated higher. MIDI averages 4.1 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Keys averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MIDI or Keys have ads?
Neither MIDI nor Keys shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIDI or Keys?
MIDI ships an update every 12 months, and Keys every 10 months. Most recently, MIDI was updated on September 21, 2026 and Keys on September 10, 2026.

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