Comparison

MidiMe MIDI Controller vs DAW Shortcuts

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

Head to head
About

MidiMe MIDI Controller

This application allows musicians to control MIDI parameters and record/playback gestures. It offers unique performance modes and supports wireless MIDI connections, eliminating the need for extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous MIDI parameter control
  • Record and playback MIDI gestures
  • Bounce mode for instrument effects
  • Novel keyboard mode with recordable gestures
  • MIDI over WiFi support
  • Hardware MIDI device connection
Features
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MidiMe is a unique iOS midi control application that makes your music more expressive. With MidiMe you can not only simultaneously and directly control many different midi parameters but also record and playback midi gestures or send your instruments bouncing around the room with MidiMe's bounce mode. On the iPad, MidiMe's novel keyboard mode brings your performances alive with recordable gestures triggered by every keypress. MidiMe supports midi over WiFi, so no extra hardware or cables are required. You can also use Apple's camera connection kit to connect MidiMe to hardware midi devices.

About

DAW Shortcuts

Access and learn keyboard shortcuts for six major digital audio workstations. Search by action or key, translate shortcuts between DAWs, and train your muscle memory with spaced-repetition drills. Offers both free and a one-time purchase Pro version.

Highlights
  • Searchable shortcut database
  • Cross-DAW shortcut translation
  • Spaced-repetition training drills
  • Offline functionality
  • Multi-language search support
  • Browse by category or DAW
Features
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Stop hunting through PDF cheat sheets. KeyMap puts every keyboard shortcut for six major DAWs in one fast, searchable place — Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Studio One, and Cubase. SEARCH • Thousands of shortcuts, indexed by name, action, and key. Type "split", "bounce", or a term in your own language and get the answer instantly — search works in English, Korean, Japanese, German, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Chinese. • Every keystroke bound to a command, not just the main one. Record in Pro Tools shows ⌘Space, F12, and numpad 3. • Browse by category, or by DAW. TRANSLATE ACROSS DAWS • Know a shortcut in one DAW and need it in another? KeyMap maps the same action across all six. Moving from Logic to Pro Tools, or just curious how Ableton does it — the equivalent is one tap away. TRAIN YOUR MUSCLE MEMORY • Spaced-repetition drills built for shortcuts. Flashcard mode asks you to recall first, then self-check; multiple-choice mode tests you against real, plausible wrong keys. • Practice sets by category, a daily streak, and a scheduler that brings back what you keep missing. FREE & PRO • Free: full access to one DAW of your choice, plus daily training. • Pro: all six DAWs, cross-DAW translation, and unlimited training — one purchase, yours forever. No subscription. Works fully offline. No account required.

Screenshots

MidiMe MIDI Controller3 screens
DAW Shortcuts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DAW Shortcuts at 5.0 against MidiMe MIDI Controller's 4.0. DAW Shortcuts also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). MidiMe MIDI Controller's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DAW Shortcuts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MidiMe MIDI Controller ships an update every 3 months, DAW Shortcuts every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MidiMe MIDI Controller versus DAW Shortcuts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidiMe MIDI ControllerDAW Shortcuts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.3 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiles EganHYO SEOP LEE

Customer experience

MidiMe MIDI Controller

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DAW Shortcuts

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MidiMe MIDI Controller

No in-app purchases

None

DAW Shortcuts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MidiMe MIDI Controller free?
MidiMe MIDI Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DAW Shortcuts free?
DAW Shortcuts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MidiMe MIDI Controller or DAW Shortcuts?
DAW Shortcuts is rated higher. MidiMe MIDI Controller averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DAW Shortcuts averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MidiMe MIDI Controller or DAW Shortcuts have ads?
Neither MidiMe MIDI Controller nor DAW Shortcuts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MidiMe MIDI Controller or DAW Shortcuts?
MidiMe MIDI Controller ships an update every 3 months, and DAW Shortcuts every 9 days. Most recently, MidiMe MIDI Controller was updated on October 9, 2026 and DAW Shortcuts on October 16, 2026.

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