Comparison

Bluetooth Midi Pads vs ECHO

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

Head to head
About

Bluetooth Midi Pads

Transform your iOS device into a wireless MIDI controller. Play your favorite DAWs and instruments on iOS, iPadOS, and desktop using Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI. Features a 16-pad matrix with selectable octaves.

Highlights
  • Wireless MIDI controller
  • 16-pad matrix
  • Selectable octave
  • Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI
  • iOS and iPadOS support
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Bluetooth Midi Pads turns your iOS and iPadOS devices in a wireless Midi pads controller. Play your favourites iOS, iPadOS and desktop Bluetooth LE Midi DAWs and instruments from your iPhone and iPad. -16 pads matrix. -Selectable octave. -Bluetooth Low Energy Midi. How does it works: Push connect button and in the opened view turn on the switch button. This will make your device discoverable by your Bluetooth MIDI Host, connect it from it and you will can play your MIDI Host from B.M.P.. If your MIDI Host don't support Bluetooth MIDI there are some free apps on the market that creates virtual Bluetooth Midi Ports. Demo video on developer's page.

About

ECHO

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ECHO-TERZA is an advanced microtonal MIDI controller designed for musicians, composers, and performers exploring alternative tuning systems and intelligent harmonization. With its professional TERZA engine for seconda/terza voices, a powerful microtonal system, and a full suite of routing and performance tools, ECHO-TERZA opens new creative possibilities for modern music production and live performance. Key Features * TERZA Engine – Professional seconda/terza harmonization for any synth. * Auto Chord Detection – Intelligent chord recognition with automatic preset switching. * MINOR HARM System – Three modes: Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor, Hijazskiar scale. * Poly / Mono Modes – Poly: full harmonization · Mono: seconda via separate channel. * Microtonal Engine – Precise pitch bend control with custom scales. * Dual System (BOTH) – Run TERZA + Microtonal simultaneously for advanced harmony. * Transpose System – Real-time transpose with chord detection compensation. * MIDI Learn Pro – Fast & Normal modes with smart routing automation. * Auto Sound Detection – Smart Mono/Poly switching via Portamento CC. * Advanced Presets – TERZA, Scale, and Combi presets with flexible toggles. * Custom Scales – Create and save your own microtonal scales. * Universal Connectivity – Works with all synths · Bluetooth MIDI supported. * Trigger Button Mapping – Flexible trigger button mapping for live setups. * Sound Manager – Full sound management and quick switching. * Auto Sound Recognition – Intelligent sound detection for streamlined workflow. * Multi-Channel Output – Multiple output channels for studio and live rigs. * Smart MIDI Routing – Intelligent routing that simplifies complex setups. * Switch-Toggle Mode – Choose between momentary or toggle trigger behavior. * Note Range Control – Define MIDI note ranges for split keyboards. * Latency Control – Fine-tune timing to fit any setup. * Volume Control – Precise per-channel/trigger volume adjustment. Why Use It ECHO-TERZA is more than just a controller – it’s a harmonization and microtonal system that: * Integrates seamlessly with DAWs, AUM, Audiobus, and hardware synths. * Delivers seconda/terza voices and microtonality without external modules. * Sets up fast with MIDI Learn Pro and stays stable in live performance. Credits Designed & Developed by * Giannis Tsotsis – Developer * Georgios Tsotsis – Designer © 2025 ECHOPAIS MIDI System · All rights reserved.

Screenshots

Bluetooth Midi Pads2 screens
ECHO2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bluetooth Midi Pads at Free against ECHO's $129.99. ECHO's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 66 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On 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

Bluetooth Midi Pads is free to download; ECHO costs $129.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluetooth Midi Pads ships an update every 66 months, ECHO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Bluetooth Midi Pads versus ECHO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth Midi PadsECHO
PriceFree — better$129.99
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 66 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpablo lopezGentian Coci

In-app purchases

None

Bluetooth Midi Pads

No in-app purchases

None

ECHO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluetooth Midi Pads free?
Bluetooth Midi Pads is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ECHO free?
ECHO costs $129.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bluetooth Midi Pads or ECHO have ads?
Neither Bluetooth Midi Pads nor ECHO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Midi Pads or ECHO?
Bluetooth Midi Pads ships an update every 66 months, and ECHO every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bluetooth Midi Pads was updated on June 3, 2026 and ECHO on September 8, 2026.

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