WIDI App vs RTP
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, set Bluetooth roles, adjust performance modes for low latency, and set up group connections. Includes troubleshooting links and factory reset options.
- Update device firmware
- Rename devices
- Set Bluetooth transmit power
- Configure Bluetooth role (peripheral/auto)
- Set performance modes (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.
RTP
This utility app simplifies network MIDI connections on iOS and iPadOS. It allows users to create and manage RTP-MIDI sessions directly from their devices, making them system-wide available for other CoreMIDI-compatible music apps. Control synths and DAWs wirelessly without needing a computer.
- RTP-MIDI session management
- System-wide availability for CoreMIDI apps
- Manual host connection via Contacts
- Wireless MIDI routing
- No Mac or PC required
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Simplify your Network MIDI workflow. A practical RTP-MIDI management tool designed specifically for iOS / iPadOS. RTP-MIDI is a dedicated utility that allows you to configure and manage RTP-MIDI (Network MIDI) connections entirely on iOS / iPadOS. No Mac or PC required — build and control your network MIDI environment using only your iPhone or iPad. Key Features: ■ RTP-MIDI Session Management Create and manage RTP-MIDI sessions directly on your iOS / iPadOS device. Quickly establish Network MIDI connections without complex setup procedures. ■ System-Wide Availability Once configured in this app, the RTP-MIDI connection becomes available to other CoreMIDI-compatible apps on the same device. Use it seamlessly with synthesizers, DAWs, and other music production apps. ■ Manual Host Connection via Contacts Add host IP address and port information in Contacts to manually connect to specific RTP-MIDI peers. Use Cases: ・ Use your iPad as a network-connected sound module ・ Control iOS / iPadOS synths from an external DAW over Wi-Fi ・ Build flexible wireless MIDI routing setups
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RTP at 100% against WIDI App's 43%. RTP also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1). WIDI App's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (32 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
RTP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WIDI App has 32 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of WIDI App's written reviews are positive against 100% of RTP's.
WIDI App ships an update monthly, RTP every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WIDI App | RTP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (32 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CME | Ryouta Kira |
Customer experience
WIDI App
RTP
In-app purchases
WIDI App
No in-app purchases
RTP
No in-app purchases
