Comparison

Bome Network vs Side Stage Audio Tools

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

Head to head
About

Bome Network

This app acts as a network-enabled MIDI router, allowing seamless MIDI data transfer between apps, devices, and remote hardware. It offers flexible routing options and can connect to specialized hardware for expanded functionality. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks advanced features for computer and mobile device integration.

Highlights
  • Network-enabled MIDI routing
  • Connects to BomeBoxes via WiFi/Ethernet
  • Routes MIDI from apps/devices to remote MIDI devices
  • Pro option for low-latency network MIDI to computers/other devices
  • Remote Direct MIDI for accessing connected devices
  • MIDI Router for merging, splitting, and duplicating streams
  • Create unlimited named virtual MIDI ports
Features
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Bome Network is a versatile network-enabled MIDI Router and MIDI processor. The free version allows unlimited connections to BomeBoxes (via 2.4G WiFi and Ethernet). MIDI data from apps and devices plugged into your iPhone or iPad can be routed to any MIDI device connected to remote BomeBoxes. With the Add-On Bome Network Pro, you get reliable and low latency network MIDI to other iPhones/iPads and computers running Bome Network. You can access any MIDI device attached to another computer, phone, or BomeBox. The Add-On MIDI Translator BN allows you to run Bome MIDI Translator Pro mappings directly on your phone or iPad. Bome Network is designed to make MIDI Networking as simple as possible -- and you can focus on your creative projects! ** Communicate with BomeBoxes ** Use the BomeBox' integrated Wireless Access Point to directly network wirelessly with one or more BomeBoxes. Any MIDI app on your device can now send and receive MIDI with the paired BomeBox(es). Additionally, you can directly forward selected MIDI ports and devices connected to a remote BomeBox: Remote Direct MIDI. ** Remote Direct MIDI ** Remote Direct MIDI is a powerful feature, yet simple to use: for paired devices, the Bome Network app sees all MIDI devices connected to the BomeBox via USB and MIDI-DIN. You decide which remote device(s) you want to access. One click is sufficient to subscribe to a device. Every subscribed device will be visible to other apps as a virtual MIDI input+output port. ** Access the BomeBox Web Config ** A handy feature for BomeBox owners: the world icon brings up the web config of the respective BomeBox in your web browser. ** MIDI Router ** The MIDI Router gives you complete control of the MIDI Routing from other apps to your paired network MIDI devices, the Remote Direct MIDI ports, and physical MIDI devices connected to your iPhone / iPad. You can easily merge, split, and duplicate MIDI streams. ** In-App-Purchase: Bome Network Pro ** The Pro option will let you extend your Bome Network app to Bome Network enabled computers and other iPhones and iPads. All computers and devices in the network running Bome Network Pro will be auto-discovered. Pairing is done with one button click. Moreover, Remote Direct MIDI and the MIDI Router are also available for paired computers and mobile devices, giving you endless configuration options for a MIDI network from one single app. ** In-App-Purchase: Unlimited Named MIDI Ports ** With the Unlimited Named MIDI Ports option, you can create your own named virtual MIDI ports, and use them in the MIDI Router and other applications on your device. This enables you to easily create duplicate MIDI streams or organize your MIDI ports with more meaningful port names. ** In-App-Purchase: Bome MIDI Translator BN ** This Add-On is a player for Bome MIDI Translator Pro projects. All translations available in the desktop software are also available on your device. ** Network MIDI 2.0 ** Bome Network supports this new official standard for sending and receiving MIDI 1.0 and MIDI 2.0 over networks. Bome Network only supports the MIDI 1.0 protocol at this point, but will translate as necessary when connected to a pure MIDI 2.0 device. ** Tailor Bome Network to Your Needs ** Self-explaining configuration options let you select the type of notifications you want to receive, configure the network name, dark vs. light user interface, and the display zoom. The background mode makes sure that the Bome Network MIDI routing remains active when using other apps. ** No RTP-MIDI ** Bome Network does not support the RTP-MIDI protocol (aka Apple Network MIDI) at this time. ** Support ** If you are not sure whether your envisioned MIDI setup will work with the Bome Network app, our support staff will always have professional advice on forum.bome.com . And don't miss our video tutorials on youtube.com/bomesoftware! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Side Stage Audio Tools

Features
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Description Side Stage Audio Tools is a utility app for playback engineers and show operators. It provides tools for preparing playback assets without building them manually inside a DAW. Generate audio files, MIDI clips, and timecode references for use in live playback systems. All tools work offline. Data is stored locally. Tools Show notes Timestamped notes stored on device. Delay and level converters Accurate conversion of delay, dB, and voltage values. Playback cue generator Generate cue audio and export as WAV. Sine tone generator Generate test tones for system checking and troubleshooting. Timecode tools Frame and time conversions, offset calculations, and LTC WAV export. MIDI clip generator Generate MIDI clips for device changes in playback systems (e.g. Quad Cortex, SPD-SX / SPD-SX Pro). Output • WAV export for cues and LTC • MIDI clip export for playback automation • Files suitable for direct import into playback systems

Screenshots

Bome Network4 screens
Side Stage Audio Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bome Network at Free against Side Stage Audio Tools's $14.99. Side Stage Audio Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Bome Network is free to download; Side Stage Audio Tools costs $14.99 up front. Bome Network sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Side Stage Audio Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bome Network ships an update every 12 months, Side Stage Audio Tools every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bome Network versus Side Stage Audio Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBome NetworkSide Stage Audio Tools
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBome Software GmbH & Co. KGPeter Fealey

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Bome Network

One-time5
  • Bome Network Pro (2 devices)$8.99
  • Bome Network Pro (5 devices)$17.99
  • Unlimited Named MIDI Ports$19.99
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  • Bome Network Pro (10 devices)$31.99
  • Bome Network Pro (25 devices)$54.99
None

Side Stage Audio Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bome Network free?
Bome Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Side Stage Audio Tools free?
Side Stage Audio Tools costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bome Network or Side Stage Audio Tools have ads?
Neither Bome Network nor Side Stage Audio Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bome Network or Side Stage Audio Tools?
Bome Network ships an update every 12 months, and Side Stage Audio Tools every 4 months. Most recently, Bome Network was updated on October 3, 2026 and Side Stage Audio Tools on October 6, 2026.

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