# MIDIRegs vs Mandolin Chords Compass

The clearest difference is rating: Mandolin Chords Compass at 3.9 against MIDIRegs's 3.0. Mandolin Chords Compass also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 2) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). MIDIRegs's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 17%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

MIDIRegs costs $4.99 and Mandolin Chords Compass $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mandolin Chords Compass holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mandolin Chords Compass has 32 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of MIDIRegs's written reviews are positive against 17% of Mandolin Chords Compass's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MIDIRegs ships an update every 37 months, Mandolin Chords Compass every 64 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDIRegs | Mandolin Chords Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiregs-uilleann-regulators/id362236214/reviews) | **[3.9 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandolin-chords-compass/id1001868385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 37 months** | Every 64 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 9 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Eskin](https://appshunter.io/developer/342739369) | [Max Schlee](https://appshunter.io/developer/429770420) |

## What reviewers say

### MIDIRegs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiregs-uilleann-regulators/id362236214)

This app acts as a MIDI control surface for Uilleann bagpipes, allowing users to control hardware or software synthesizers. It models the drones and regulators of traditional pipes, offering customizable MIDI channels and velocity settings.

**Highlights:** Uilleann bagpipes drone and regulator simulation, CoreMIDI compliant MIDI control surface, Control of hardware or software synthesizers, Customizable MIDI channels and velocity, Auto-chord and single play modes, Global transposition settings

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mandolin Chords Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandolin-chords-compass/id1001868385)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Access a vast library of mandolin chords with a virtual fretboard and authentic sound. Perfect for beginners and experienced players, it offers offline functionality and supports multiple mandolin family instruments. Master any song with this comprehensive practice and composition tool.

**Highlights:** Massive chord library, Virtual fretboard visualization, Authentic chord sound playback, Supports Mandolin, Mandola, Mandocello, Offline functionality, Left-handed mode, One-time purchase

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDIRegs free?

MIDIRegs costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mandolin Chords Compass free?

Mandolin Chords Compass costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MIDIRegs or Mandolin Chords Compass?

Mandolin Chords Compass is rated higher. MIDIRegs averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mandolin Chords Compass averages 3.9 from 32 ratings.

### Do MIDIRegs or Mandolin Chords Compass have ads?

Neither MIDIRegs nor Mandolin Chords Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MIDIRegs or Mandolin Chords Compass?

MIDIRegs ships an update every 37 months, and Mandolin Chords Compass every 64 months. Most recently, MIDIRegs was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mandolin Chords Compass on November 11, 2026.

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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.*