Comparison

WiFiMIDI vs MIDI FX

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

Head to head
About

WiFiMIDI

Transform your iOS device into a remote MIDI keyboard, drum pad, or controller for your Mac. Seamlessly send MIDI signals to music production software like GarageBand and Reason over your WiFi network.

Highlights
  • Remote MIDI keyboard
  • Drum pad controller
  • MIDI signal transmission
  • Compatible with GarageBand, Reason
  • WiFi network connectivity
  • iOS and macOS support
Features
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WiFiMIDI is a remote keyboard, drum pad and controller for MIDI. You can send MIDI signals to your MIDI compatible applications on your mac : GarageBand, Reason… Your iPhone or iPod need to be on the same WiFi network than the Mac running MIDI software. On the MacOS computer, the application "Audio MIDI Setup" is in the Utilities folder inside the Applications folder. This application routes the MIDI signal to all MIDI applications running on the Mac. works with an iPod Touch 4G ou an iPhone 3GS or later. Needs iOS 12 or later. Needs MacOS 10.4 or later. You need specific software such as rtpMIDI to run on Windows XP/Vista/7. rtpMIDI : http://www.tobias-erichsen.de/rtpMIDI.html

About

MIDI FX

This app allows you to control and process MIDI signals for music creation. It offers features like harmonization, transposition, and sequencing, enabling you to control external or virtual synthesizers and create complex musical arrangements.

Highlights
  • MIDI signal processing
  • Harmonize and Transpose
  • Sequencer for synths
  • Delay and Looper
  • Filter notes by velocity
  • Internal instruments
Features
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Buy once and get the iOS and Mac apps (with Family Sharing) Control your MIDI signals and process them in any combination of ways: Harmonize, Transpose, Arpeggiate, etc... Or use the Sequencer to play any external or virtual synth. Use a MIDI interface to unlock the power of the app to control multiple synths with one keyboard, play one note and generate chords, basslines, etc... Use the delay/looper or filter notes based on velocity or other parameters to send to different synths/effects. A MIDI workstation in your pocket (or your iPad/Mac) You can also use some internal instruments (drums sampler, piano or synth) if you are away from your MIDI gear, and sequence whole songs inside the app, or use other synth apps as input/output for MIDI FX. Your imagination is the limit!

Screenshots

WiFiMIDI4 screens
MIDI FX2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MIDI FX at 5.0 against WiFiMIDI's 3.3. MIDI FX also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). WiFiMIDI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.7). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. MIDI FX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WiFiMIDI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MIDI FX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiFiMIDI ships an update every 2 months, MIDI FX every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WiFiMIDI versus MIDI FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFiMIDIMIDI FX
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.7
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB263 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLe bord de la piscineJorge Arroyo

Customer experience

WiFiMIDI

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

MIDI FX

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WiFiMIDI

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MIDI FX

One-time1
  • Unlock app$9.99

Questions

Is WiFiMIDI free?
WiFiMIDI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIDI FX free?
MIDI FX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WiFiMIDI or MIDI FX?
MIDI FX is rated higher. WiFiMIDI averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MIDI FX averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do WiFiMIDI or MIDI FX have ads?
Neither WiFiMIDI nor MIDI FX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WiFiMIDI or MIDI FX?
WiFiMIDI ships an update every 2 months, and MIDI FX every 9 days. Most recently, WiFiMIDI was updated on October 23, 2026 and MIDI FX on October 23, 2026.

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