MIDI SideGig vs Manytone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MIDI SideGig
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Configure your synthesizers at home and switch between them with a single touch during the gig. Or change them from right on your controller between passages. For players of DigiBrass controllers, MIDI SideGig has complete configuration and update capabilities for your instrument.
Manytone
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Manytone is a multitrack video app for musicians. Record multiple video performances, keep them perfectly in sync, and play them back together in a clean grid layout. Build harmonies, layer instruments, or create full one-person orchestra performances with ease. Features: Built-in metronome with adjustable tempo Count-in before recording Automatic sync across all tracks Overdub while listening to previous takes Grid view for simultaneous playback Mute and solo individual tracks Re-record any track without affecting others Subtle reverb and audio enhancements High-quality video export Manytone is designed for vocalists, instrumentalists, and content creators who want to create layered music videos without using complex recording software. Record. Layer. Perform. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Manytone at every 3 days against MIDI SideGig's every 3 months. MIDI SideGig's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, 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. MIDI SideGig sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Manytone sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MIDI SideGig ships an update every 3 months, Manytone every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MIDI SideGig | Manytone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DigiBrass LLC. | Salman Abdullah |
In-app purchases
MIDI SideGig
- 14-day TrialFree
- Full Version$19.99
Manytone
- Manytone Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Manytone Pro Yearly$79.991 Year
