WIDI App vs Donner Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Donner Connect
Personalize and control compatible Donner devices directly from your phone. Unlock advanced features like custom equalizers and game modes for an enhanced audio experience. Connect multiple devices for amplified stereo sound.
- Device customization
- Personalization options
- Connect multiple devices
- Stereo sound amplification
- Custom equalizer
- Game mode
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App features: 1. Customization and personalization: Let users personalize and control their devices directly from the app. 2. Total control: Connect to one or multiple compatible Donner devices to amplify sound for stereo. 3. Get the most out of your devices: Unlock more functional features for your devices, for example, custom equalizer, game mode, etc. * Note * The Donner Control app currently only supports the following Donner devices: Dobuds One, TV Soundbar 3.0
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Donner Connect at 3.4 against WIDI App's 3.1. WIDI App's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Donner Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of WIDI App's written reviews are positive against 50% of Donner Connect's.
WIDI App ships an update monthly, Donner Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WIDI App | Donner Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (29 ratings) | 3.4 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CME PTE. LTD. | Donner LLC |
Customer experience
WIDI App
Donner Connect
In-app purchases
WIDI App
No in-app purchases
Donner Connect
No in-app purchases
