Comparison

NS MIDI Player vs Midify

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

Head to head
About

NS MIDI Player

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
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NS MIDI Player is a simple MIDI player for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Features include: - Free! - No ads, subscriptions, or data collection - Play standard MIDI files (SMF) with file extensions .mid, .midi, and .kar - GM and GS standards supported with the default SoundFont - Use custom SoundFonts with file extension .sf2 or .dls - View time-synced lyrics - Connect to MIDI outputs with Core MIDI* - Export MIDI files as audio* - Queue multiple songs to be played in order* - "Open with" from other apps, such as Safari - Integrated with the Files app (iOS and iPadOS) - Supports drag-and-drop - Supports Quick Look previews - Share MIDI files directly from the app - Supports background audio and AirPlay - Lock screen and Control Center controls with scrubbing - Gapless repeat mode - Playback speed control with tap tempo - Customizable reverb - Transpose* Note: Features marked with an asterisk (*) require upgrading to the full version before they can be used. This is a one-time purchase shared across all of your devices and helps support further development. All other features are free. Included FluidR3Mono GM SoundFont is licensed under the MIT License. Included Sample MIDI file is "Hard Times" from http://www.soundswell.co.uk/pages/swmids.htm and is in the public domain. This app and its creator are not affiliated with the creators of these files in any way.

About

Midify

Compose music anywhere with AI assistance. This app lets you sketch melodies and rhythms using a piano roll or ABC notation, with real-time sheet music display. An integrated chat assistant offers creative suggestions and edits to refine your compositions.

Highlights
  • AI-powered composition assistant
  • Piano roll and ABC notation input
  • Real-time sheet music display
  • Audio to MIDI conversion
  • Import and edit MIDI files
  • Conversational editing suggestions
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Compose music anywhere with the help of AI. Midify is a cross-platform AI MIDI editor and music composition app that makes it easy to turn ideas into music on the go. Whether you’re a hobbyist songwriter, learning music theory, or a pro needing a quick scratchpad, Midify helps you sketch melodies and rhythms quickly and refine them with an intelligent assistant. Simply tap notes on a piano roll or type them in using simple ABC notation, and watch your composition come to life in real-time. Need inspiration or fixes? Just ask Midify’s built-in chat assistant – it understands your MIDI/ABC notation context and offers suggestions to improve your rhythm, expand your melody, or tweak your chords in a natural conversational way.  Features: Integrated AI Assistant: Get creative tips and instant edits via a chat-based AI. Ask for a harmony, rhythm fix, or new melody – the AI analyzes your current piece and makes context-aware suggestions right in the app. Piano Roll & ABC Notation Editing: Input music the way you prefer. Use the intuitive piano roll to draw notes, or type using ABC notation (A–G) for quick edits. Every change updates instantly in the MIDI playback and sheet music view. Real-time Sheet Music Display: See traditional sheet music as you compose. Midify converts your MIDI and ABC inputs into standard notation on the fly, helping you learn and fine-tune compositions visually. Audio-to-MIDI Conversion: Have a tune in your head or a recorded riff? Import a WAV audio file and Midify will convert it to MIDI notes. Instantly edit the generated MIDI to perfect your idea using the piano roll and AI suggestions. Full MIDI Editing Suite: Import existing MIDI files to edit or build new songs from scratch. Copy, paste, and adjust notes, velocities, and tempos with ease in a lightweight interface (not a full DAW, but focused on quick creation). Have you recorded a live instrument track that you'd like to edit as MIDI? Now you can—simply upload your recording and let the tool work its magic. Whether you're refining melodies or composing new pieces from scratch, this tool makes it effortless to transform your musical ideas into reality.

Screenshots

NS MIDI Player2 screens
Midify4 screens

Verdict

The call

NS MIDI Player and Midify both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of NS MIDI Player's written reviews are positive against 50% of Midify's. NS MIDI Player also leads on ratings volume (196 vs 48). Midify's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. NS MIDI Player sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Midify sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for NS MIDI Player against 4.6 for Midify. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 196 and 48 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of NS MIDI Player's written reviews are positive against 50% of Midify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NS MIDI Player ships an update every 3 months, Midify every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NS MIDI Player versus Midify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNS MIDI PlayerMidify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (196 ratings)4.6 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings196 — better48
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.516.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNitin SeshadriSHERWYN LEANDER DSOUZA

Customer experience

NS MIDI Player

All ratings196 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative10.0%

Midify

All ratings36 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

NS MIDI Player

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • 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
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  • App freezes after several minutes of use
  • Some MIDI files only play with default soundfont
  • Reverb and echo instruments play at incorrect volumes
  • App stops playing when sent to background
  • File extension case sensitivity (.mid vs .MID)
  • Large MIDI files (1.2MB+) fail to load or load extremely slowly
  • Soundfont compatibility issues with newer formats
  • Audio output issues despite correct system settings
  • App reappears on iPad after deletion from Mac

Requested features

16 requests
  • Playlist creation and management
  • Instrument selection/replacement per channel
  • Background playback with screen off
  • Auto-play all files in folder
  • Pitch adjustment capability
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  • MIDI file browser within app
  • Visual feedback (piano roll, notes, chords)
  • Support for additional formats (MMF, MXMF, PMD, MLD)
  • DLS level 1 support
  • Drag and drop from Finder
  • File deletion button
  • Track history/recently played list
  • Persistent soundfont loading
  • Loop sections of MIDI files
  • External control via Bluetooth
  • Batch file processing

Midify

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

NS MIDI Player

One-time5
  • Thanks$0.99
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
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  • NS MIDI Player (Full Unlock)$7.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
1 purchases

Midify

Subscriptions1
  • Midify Core$3.991 Month

Questions

Is NS MIDI Player free?
NS MIDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Midify free?
Midify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NS MIDI Player or Midify?
Midify is rated higher. NS MIDI Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Midify averages 4.6 from 48 ratings.
Do NS MIDI Player or Midify have ads?
Neither NS MIDI Player nor Midify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NS MIDI Player or Midify?
NS MIDI Player ships an update every 3 months, and Midify every 10 days. Most recently, NS MIDI Player was updated on September 22, 2026 and Midify on August 3, 2026.

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