# MIDI Layers vs ANALOGySTR

The clearest difference is price: ANALOGySTR at $2.99 against MIDI Layers's $12.99. ANALOGySTR also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). MIDI Layers's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 4). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

MIDI Layers costs $12.99 and ANALOGySTR $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ANALOGySTR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of MIDI Layers's written reviews are positive against 100% of ANALOGySTR's.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Layers | ANALOGySTR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-layers/id1640217767/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analogystr/id6752393472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 15 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [4Pockets.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/370131860) | [Rob Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072346998) |

## What reviewers say

### MIDI Layers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-layers/id1640217767)

This app allows musicians to intelligently route MIDI data, enabling complex keyboard splits, layered instruments, and seamless scene switching for live performances. Create up to 12 scenes with numerous layers, each with customizable MIDI output and note remapping.

**Highlights:** Up to 127 layers per scene, 12 scenes per preset, 16 output ports and channels, Remote scene switching, Layer mutes and mute groups, Scales per scene, Per-layer velocity curves

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ANALOGySTR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analogystr/id6752393472)

This virtual instrument plugin recreates the iconic sounds of 1970s analog string synthesizers. It offers three distinct string tones, adjustable filters, and classic ensemble, phaser, and reverb effects for a wide sonic palette. It's designed for music producers and enthusiasts seeking vintage synth textures.

**Highlights:** Emulates 1970s analog string synths, Three blendable base string tones, High and low pass filters, Ensemble and phaser effects, Plate reverb effect, MIDI and velocity sensitivity, AUv3 compatible

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Layers free?

MIDI Layers costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ANALOGySTR free?

ANALOGySTR costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MIDI Layers or ANALOGySTR?

ANALOGySTR is rated higher. MIDI Layers averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while ANALOGySTR averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do MIDI Layers or ANALOGySTR have ads?

Neither MIDI Layers nor ANALOGySTR 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.*