# NS MIDI Player vs Midify

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NS MIDI Player | Midify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ns-midi-player/id1514225088/reviews) | **[4.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midify/id6670599599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **196** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nitin Seshadri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241696993) | [SHERWYN LEANDER DSOUZA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766895450) |

## 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


### Midify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midify/id6670599599)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Midify Core | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*