Comparison

MC Pad vs MIDIQuest

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

Head to head
About

MC Pad

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile Bluetooth MIDI controller. Send MIDI commands to compatible devices and software, offering customizable controls and a hierarchical preset structure for live performances.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth MIDI controller
  • Control compatible devices
  • Support PC, CC, and Note commands
  • CC toggle mode
  • Hierarchical preset structure
  • Customizable UI
  • Screen lock for live performance
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MC Pad turns your iPhone / iPad into a Bluetooth MIDI controller. Control any Bluetooth MIDI compatible devices. Or link it with Bluetooth MIDI adaptor that plugged into MIDI In/Out ports. E.g. A Bluetooth MIDI adaptor plugged into an audio interface, use MC Pad to send MIDI command to it and control the DAW / plug-in. Main Features: - Connect up to 5 Bluetooth MIDI devices. - Support MIDI commands: PC (Program Change), CC (Control Change), Note. - CC toggle mode: enable CC command with toggle on/off (Two different CC commands) . - Hierarchy structure: Create list of presets, each preset contains number of MIDI commands. - Easy UI with customisable command button colour or image. - Screen Lock: Lock the screen during the live performance.

About

MIDIQuest

Control your Mac Digital Audio Workstation wirelessly via Bluetooth. Customize control mappings for faders, knobs, and buttons to enhance your music production workflow. Offers effortless setup and an intuitive interface for seamless integration.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth MIDI integration
  • Customizable control mapping
  • Effortless setup
  • Intuitive interface
  • Lightweight and powerful
  • Extensive DAW compatibility
Features
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MIDI Control Pro is a cutting-edge iOS application designed to seamlessly integrate with your Mac-based Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). With its intuitive interface and powerful features, it allows you to control your music production workflow wirelessly via Bluetooth, providing complete customization and effortless control mapping. Key Features: MIDI Integration: Connect your iOS device to your Mac DAW through Bluetooth MIDI, enabling real-time control over various aspects of your music production. Customizable Control Mapping: MIDI Control Pro empowers you to create your own personalized control mappings, tailored specifically to your workflow and preferences. Easily assign MIDI messages to various parameters within your DAW, such as faders, knobs, buttons, and more. Effortless Setup: The app provides a streamlined setup process, allowing you to quickly establish a connection between your iOS device and Mac DAW without any complicated configurations. Simply pair your devices and start controlling your music production environment within seconds. Intuitive Interface: The user-friendly interface of MIDI Control Pro ensures a smooth and intuitive user experience. Effortlessly navigate through the app's various sections, create and manage control maps, and easily access your favorite settings. Lightweight and Powerful: MIDI Control Pro is designed to be lightweight, ensuring it won't burden your iOS device's resources while running. However, despite its lightweight nature, the app packs a powerful punch, providing fast and responsive control over your DAW. Extensive Compatibility: The app supports a wide range of popular Mac-based DAWs, ensuring compatibility with your preferred music production software. Whether you use Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Cubase, or any other major DAW, MIDI Control Pro has got you covered. Enhanced Workflow: Take your music production workflow to the next level with MIDI Control Pro's efficient and intuitive controls. Perform live automation, adjust mix parameters, trigger virtual instruments, control transport functions, and more, all from the convenience of your iOS device. MIDI Control Pro revolutionizes the way you interact with your Mac-based DAW, providing a fully customizable, easy-to-use, lightweight, and powerful solution for wireless control. With its extensive features and compatibility, it's an essential tool for musicians, producers, and audio professionals seeking a seamless integration between their iOS devices and their DAWs. Upgrade your music production experience with MIDI Control Pro today!

Screenshots

MC Pad4 screens
MIDIQuest2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MIDIQuest at every 6 days against MC Pad's every 3 months. MIDIQuest also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). MC Pad's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.7 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MC Pad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MIDIQuest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MIDIQuest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MC Pad has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MC Pad ships an update every 3 months, MIDIQuest every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MC Pad versus MIDIQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMC PadMIDIQuest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.7 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRockCat Studio LimitedAditya Daniel Istyana

Customer experience

MC Pad

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

MIDIQuest

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MC Pad

One-time1
  • Unlimited Credit + Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

MIDIQuest

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is MC Pad free?
MC Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MIDIQuest free?
MIDIQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MC Pad or MIDIQuest?
MIDIQuest is rated higher. MC Pad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while MIDIQuest averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MC Pad or MIDIQuest have ads?
Both MC Pad and MIDIQuest show ads.
Which is updated more often, MC Pad or MIDIQuest?
MC Pad ships an update every 3 months, and MIDIQuest every 6 days. Most recently, MC Pad was updated on June 1, 2026 and MIDIQuest on June 7, 2026.

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