Comparison

Midi Player vs Keys

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

Head to head
About

Midi Player

Features
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Midi Player! Read Midi files in a whole new way! It's the Music Sheet of the future! Play and interact with each note! Transpose tracks on your device! Each note has a different color so it easier to recognize. This App allow you to: * Play midi files that are on your device * Play midi files that are on your iCloud drive * Play notes with your finger * Slow down the reproduction speed * Transpose each track * Learn how to play a song in a Launchpad * Use MIDI for learn new songs with every instrument The best app that reads MIDI files. Midi Player!

About

Keys

Turn your mobile device into a versatile MIDI master keyboard. Connect wirelessly to musical instruments and DAWs to control virtual instruments and enhance your music production and live performances.

Highlights
  • Transform device into MIDI master keyboard
  • Connect to musical devices
  • Send MIDI notes and CC
  • Control virtual instruments
  • MIDI over Bluetooth
  • Customizable MIDI mapping
Features
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Transform your iPad or iPhone into a powerful Midi Master Keyboard with our app! Our app allows you to connect to any musical device and send Midi notes and Midi CC, making your mobile device a versatile tool for music production and live performance. Whether you're a professional musician or just starting out, our app offers a simple and intuitive interface to help you create, control, and perform music. With our app, you can easily connect to your digital audio workstation (DAW), synthesizers, and other musical devices to control virtual instruments and bring your musical ideas to life. Our app also supports MIDI over Bluetooth, allowing you to connect wirelessly to your musical devices. Plus, with the ability to customize your Midi mapping, you can personalize your setup to fit your unique needs. Take your music production and performance to the next level with our Midi Master Keyboard app for iPad and iPhone. Download now and experience the power of mobile music making.

Screenshots

Midi Player3 screens
Keys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Midi Player at $0.99 against Keys's $5.99. Midi Player also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Keys's advantage is update cadence (every 10 months vs every 27 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Midi Player costs $0.99 and Keys $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Midi Player ships an update every 27 months, Keys every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Midi Player versus Keys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidi PlayerKeys
Price$0.99 — better$5.99
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 10 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichele Gruppioni (Gruppio)LittleCodeShop.com

In-app purchases

None

Midi Player

No in-app purchases

None

Keys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Midi Player free?
Midi Player costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Keys free?
Keys costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Midi Player or Keys have ads?
Neither Midi Player nor Keys shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Midi Player or Keys?
Midi Player ships an update every 27 months, and Keys every 10 months. Most recently, Midi Player was updated on October 25, 2026 and Keys on October 24, 2026.

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