Comparison

MIDI vs MIDIQuest

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

MIDIQuest

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
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MIDI Control Pro is a cutting-edge iOS application designed to seamlessly integrate with your Mac-based Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). With its intuitive interface and powerful features, it allows you to control your music production workflow wirelessly via Bluetooth, providing complete customization and effortless control mapping. Key Features: MIDI Integration: Connect your iOS device to your Mac DAW through Bluetooth MIDI, enabling real-time control over various aspects of your music production. Customizable Control Mapping: MIDI Control Pro empowers you to create your own personalized control mappings, tailored specifically to your workflow and preferences. Easily assign MIDI messages to various parameters within your DAW, such as faders, knobs, buttons, and more. Effortless Setup: The app provides a streamlined setup process, allowing you to quickly establish a connection between your iOS device and Mac DAW without any complicated configurations. Simply pair your devices and start controlling your music production environment within seconds. Intuitive Interface: The user-friendly interface of MIDI Control Pro ensures a smooth and intuitive user experience. Effortlessly navigate through the app's various sections, create and manage control maps, and easily access your favorite settings. Lightweight and Powerful: MIDI Control Pro is designed to be lightweight, ensuring it won't burden your iOS device's resources while running. However, despite its lightweight nature, the app packs a powerful punch, providing fast and responsive control over your DAW. Extensive Compatibility: The app supports a wide range of popular Mac-based DAWs, ensuring compatibility with your preferred music production software. Whether you use Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Cubase, or any other major DAW, MIDI Control Pro has got you covered. Enhanced Workflow: Take your music production workflow to the next level with MIDI Control Pro's efficient and intuitive controls. Perform live automation, adjust mix parameters, trigger virtual instruments, control transport functions, and more, all from the convenience of your iOS device. MIDI Control Pro revolutionizes the way you interact with your Mac-based DAW, providing a fully customizable, easy-to-use, lightweight, and powerful solution for wireless control. With its extensive features and compatibility, it's an essential tool for musicians, producers, and audio professionals seeking a seamless integration between their iOS devices and their DAWs. Upgrade your music production experience with MIDI Control Pro today!

Screenshots

MIDI4 screens
MIDIQuest2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MIDIQuest at Free against MIDI's $3.99. MIDIQuest also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 12 months). MIDI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

MIDIQuest is free to download; MIDI costs $3.99 up front. MIDIQuest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MIDI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MIDIQuest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. 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, MIDIQuest every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
MIDI versus MIDIQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDIMIDIQuest
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (33 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYugal SharmaAditya Daniel Istyana

Customer experience

MIDI

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

MIDIQuest

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

In-app purchases

None

MIDI

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MIDIQuest

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is MIDI free?
MIDI costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIDIQuest free?
MIDIQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MIDI or MIDIQuest?
MIDIQuest is rated higher. MIDI averages 4.1 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while MIDIQuest averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MIDI or MIDIQuest have ads?
MIDIQuest shows ads; MIDI does not.
Which is updated more often, MIDI or MIDIQuest?
MIDI ships an update every 12 months, and MIDIQuest every 6 days. Most recently, MIDI was updated on September 21, 2026 and MIDIQuest on June 7, 2026.

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