Comparison

Manager for OP1 vs WIDI App

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

Head to head
About

Manager for OP1

Easily sync, save, and share your OP-1 projects. Import and export all four tracks to and from your device via USB. Offers iCloud Drive synchronization and cross-platform compatibility.

Highlights
  • Sync projects with iCloud Drive
  • Cross-platform iOS/iPadOS/macOS support
  • Import/export all 4 tracks
  • Export stereo files for sharing
  • Preview projects with 4-track playback
  • USB project import/export
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Compatible Devices: Original OP-1 OP-1 Manager is the quickest and easiest way to sync, save, and share your OP-1 Projects. By connecting your device over USB you can import and export all four tracks to and from your OP-1. Key features include: • Syncs projects with iCloud Drive • Cross-platform iOS / iPadOS / MacOS support • Import and export all 4 tracks to and from your OP-1 • Easily export stereo files of your projects to quickly share • Preview your projects by seamlessly playing back all 4 tracks at once • Conveniently import and export projects through the app over USB Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

WIDI App

Configure and manage wireless Bluetooth MIDI devices. Update firmware, rename devices, adjust Bluetooth settings, and optimize performance for low latency or jitter. Supports group connections and troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • Update device firmware
  • Rename Bluetooth MIDI devices
  • Set Bluetooth transmit power
  • Configure Bluetooth role (peripheral/auto)
  • Set performance mode (low latency/jitter)
  • Set wired MIDI thru function
  • Manage group connections
Features
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The WIDI app is a dedicated application for configuring and setting all WIDI wireless Bluetooth MIDI devices (including WIDI Master, WIDI Jack, WIDI Uhost, WIDI Bud Pro, WIDI Core/CoreX, WIDI Thru6 BT, WIDI K.O.II and authorized products such as Kurzweil Air MIDI, Nektar WIDIFLEX, Xvive MD1, Limex BT etc.). You can use this application for the following operations: * Update to the latest device firmware * Rename device * Set the transmit power of Bluetooth * Set the Bluetooth role to peripheral or auto mode * Set the performance mode for low latency or low jitter * Set the wired MIDI thru function * Set the group auto-learn * Activate the WIDI Master in test mode (red light condition, firmware version v0046 only) * Clear the existing group connection setting * Factory reset * Set up group connection * Link to online trouble shooting contents Note1: The group connection function requires firmware version v0136 or higher. Note2: The group auto-learn function requires firmware version v0166.

Screenshots

Manager for OP13 screens
WIDI App1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WIDI App at 3.1 against Manager for OP1's 2.6. WIDI App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (45% vs 24%). On price, ratings volume, ads and 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

Both are free to download. Manager for OP1 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WIDI App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WIDI App holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Manager for OP1's written reviews are positive against 45% of WIDI App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manager for OP1 ships an update every 4 months, WIDI App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Manager for OP1 versus WIDI App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManager for OP1WIDI App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (12 ratings)3.1 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.5% of reviews44.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1232 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRed Door Endeavors Inc.CME PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Manager for OP1

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive24.5%
Neutral10.2%
Negative65.3%

WIDI App

All ratings29 ratings
Positive48.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative44.8%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive44.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative44.8%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Manager for OP1

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$79.99
None

WIDI App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Manager for OP1 free?
Manager for OP1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WIDI App free?
WIDI App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Manager for OP1 or WIDI App?
WIDI App is rated higher. Manager for OP1 averages 2.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while WIDI App averages 3.1 from 32 ratings.
Do Manager for OP1 or WIDI App have ads?
Neither Manager for OP1 nor WIDI App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Manager for OP1 or WIDI App?
Manager for OP1 ships an update every 4 months, and WIDI App monthly. Most recently, Manager for OP1 was updated on October 22, 2026 and WIDI App on October 23, 2026.

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