WIDI App vs GO
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.
GO
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GO:PODCAST app for the GO:PODCAST (hardware USB Microphone) turns your smartphone into a multi-camera audio/visual livestreaming switcher over a wireless network. Take advantage of the high-quality cameras on mobile phones and wirelessly connect them using the Roland Satellite Camera App. Perfect for just chatting and podcast, this budget-friendly livestreaming solution also allows you to enhance your feed with images, text, video clips, and more. - Full-featured smartphone production solution lets you switch video from connected phones, tablets and media - Stream directly to YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitch and custom RTMP channels over Wi-Fi or 4G/5G cellular networks - Mix audio from GO:PODCAST (USB Microphone), plus music and videos - Save and recall 10 scenes with text, images, and picture-in-picture windows - Media pool for integrating video, audio, photos, and graphics stored on your smartphone Download GO:PODCAST App to use with GO:PODCAST hardware and livestream what you love using the devices you already own!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WIDI App at 11.0 against GO's 16.1. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WIDI App | GO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 229 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CME PTE. LTD. | Roland Corporation |
In-app purchases
WIDI App
No in-app purchases
GO
No in-app purchases
