# NS MIDI Player vs ProRecord XI

The clearest difference is rating: ProRecord XI at 5.0 against NS MIDI Player's 4.5. ProRecord XI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). NS MIDI Player's advantage is ratings volume (211 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NS MIDI Player sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. ProRecord XI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ProRecord XI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NS MIDI Player has 211 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NS MIDI Player | ProRecord XI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ns-midi-player/id1514225088/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prorecord-xi/id6504001385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **211** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 130 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nitin Seshadri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241696993) | [Nissin Electro Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/945540699) |

## What reviewers say

### NS MIDI Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ns-midi-player/id1514225088)

This application allows users to play MIDI files on their Apple devices. It supports various MIDI formats, custom sound fonts, and synchronized lyrics. Advanced features like audio export and MIDI output connection are available via a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Play standard MIDI files (.mid, .midi, .kar), Support for custom SoundFonts (.sf2, .dls), View time-synced lyrics, Connect to MIDI outputs, Export MIDI as audio, Queue multiple songs, Background audio and AirPlay support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thanks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| NS MIDI Player (Full Unlock) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎵 Excellent sound quality with soundfont support
- 💰 Free version available with core functionality
- 🎧 Custom soundfont compatibility
- 📱 QuickLook/QuickView integration for quick previews

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ⏱️ Slow loading times for large MIDI files
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- ❌ Limited free version functionality
- 💸 Premium features behind paywall ($7.99-$22)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently during normal use
- Settings menu causes crashes
- Export/conversion button force closes app
- Soundfont file picker fails to open
- Audio initialization errors with some soundfonts

**Requested features**

- Playlist creation and management
- Instrument selection/replacement per channel
- Background playback with screen off
- Auto-play all files in folder
- Pitch adjustment capability


### ProRecord XI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prorecord-xi/id6504001385)

Control and manage your ProRecord XI piano system. Adjust volume, tone, and playback settings, and save or share performance data. Compatible with newer ProRecord XI systems only.

**Highlights:** Volume, tone, and playback control, Save and share performance data, Metronome with adjustable settings, Access to demo songs, Extensive system settings customization

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NS MIDI Player free?

NS MIDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ProRecord XI free?

ProRecord XI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NS MIDI Player or ProRecord XI?

ProRecord XI is rated higher. NS MIDI Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while ProRecord XI averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NS MIDI Player or ProRecord XI have ads?

Neither NS MIDI Player nor ProRecord XI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NS MIDI Player or ProRecord XI?

NS MIDI Player ships an update every 3 months, and ProRecord XI every 3 months. Most recently, NS MIDI Player was updated on November 7, 2026 and ProRecord XI on October 30, 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.*