# MIDImatic vs SAND

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MIDImatic at none against SAND's 4. MIDImatic also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). SAND's advantage is ratings volume (86 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SAND sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MIDImatic asks for nothing beyond the download.

MIDImatic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SAND has 86 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MIDImatic's written reviews are positive against 79% of SAND's.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDImatic | SAND |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midimatic/id1619626260/reviews)** | [4.6 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-audio-midi-sequencer/id1642467684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 79.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Audeonic Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/351607509) | [Matteo Caldari](https://appshunter.io/developer/325826466) |

## What reviewers say

### MIDImatic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midimatic/id1619626260)

This app acts as a virtual MIDI port, allowing you to connect and customize any MIDI controller for use with other CoreMIDI compatible applications on iOS and iPadOS. It supports multiple controllers and offers extensive remapping capabilities.

**Highlights:** BLE MIDI to CoreMIDI virtual port, Multi controller support, MIDI Learn and Reset, Conversion recall on connect, Supports Notes, Aftertouch, Controller, Pitchbend, and more

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SAND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-audio-midi-sequencer/id1642467684)

This app is a grid-based music sequencer that allows users to create compositions using AUv3 plugins and external MIDI devices. It offers extensive tools for arranging clips, editing notes, automating parameters, and routing MIDI.

**Highlights:** Grid-based MIDI sequencing, AUv3 plugin hosting, External MIDI device support, Advanced clip editing, Track and effect management, Song mode for arrangement, MIDI routing and mapping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14-day trial | Free | one-time |
| 14 Days Trial | Free | one-time |
| Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Audio Tracks | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great UI and features
- 💡 Potential for music creation
- 🚀 Fast and creative workflow
- 👍 Easy to use, no instructions needed
- 💡 Most usable studio on small screen

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Record function always starts
- 🐛 Sand not opening in overview
- 🐛 Integration with other apps seems off
- 🐛 Record does not pick up data
- 🐛 Cannot save ideas from one app to another

**Reported bugs**

- Record function always starts when entering Midi Instrument or FX
- Sand not opening in overview
- Integration with other apps seems off
- Record does not pick up data
- Cannot save ideas from one app to another

**Requested features**

- Sand always open in overview
- Long press in sequence track window
- Random/chance abilities in clips (Polyend Play style)
- Semi-generative function or scale-based patterns/sequences
- Save AUv3 presets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDImatic free?

MIDImatic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SAND free?

SAND is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MIDImatic or SAND?

MIDImatic is rated higher. MIDImatic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SAND averages 4.6 from 86 ratings.

### Do MIDImatic or SAND have ads?

Neither MIDImatic nor SAND shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*