# Sweet MIDI Player vs Multitracker

The clearest difference is rating: Multitracker at 4.4 against Sweet MIDI Player's 3.6. Multitracker also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Sweet MIDI Player's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sweet MIDI Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Multitracker sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Multitracker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 145 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Sweet MIDI Player's written reviews are positive against 83% of Multitracker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sweet MIDI Player | Multitracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-midi-player/id477678002/reviews) | **[4.4 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitracker/id1107736294/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **145** |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | **83.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roni Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/308998721) | [Sebastian Sygulla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107736293) |

## What reviewers say

### Sweet MIDI Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-midi-player/id477678002)

This application allows users to play and edit MIDI files. It offers features like transposing, tempo changes, channel muting, and synchronized lyric display. Users can also manage playlists and utilize a built-in sound library.

**Highlights:** MIDI file playback, MIDI file editing, Tempo and transpose control, Channel muting, Synchronized lyric display, Playlist management, Built-in sound library

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full version | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best MIDI player on iOS
- 👍 Excellent functionality and features
- 🎹 Great for live performances and rehearsals
- 💾 Seamless Dropbox integration
- 🎨 Customizable interface and settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchase for full version
- 🔇 Limited free version that only plays 75% of tracks
- 🔊 Subpar default soundfont quality
- 🤔 Confusing upgrade process on iPhone
- 📁 Can only load one soundfont at a time

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 14.2 with Bluetooth MIDI
- Loses track names when transferring files from iTunes
- Default instrument settings reset when switching songs

**Requested features**

- Add MIDI editing capabilities
- Implement more advanced MIDI controls (e.g., expression, program changes)
- Develop a dedicated MIDI file editor app
- Add looping and playback range selection features
- Improve soundfont management and support for multiple soundfonts


### Multitracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitracker/id1107736294)

This app allows musicians to play multiple audio and MIDI files simultaneously using playlists. It offers flexible audio routing to external interfaces and headphone outputs, along with comprehensive MIDI track control and synchronization. A built-in metronome and extensive playlist management enhance live performance capabilities.

**Highlights:** Multitrack audio and MIDI playback, Flexible audio routing to external interfaces, Individual track EQ, compression, and volume control, MIDI track assignment and transposition, Synchronized metronome with selectable sounds, Configurable playlists with playback control, MIDI Learn for external control

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Effects | $3.99 | one-time |
| just Midi | $13.99 | one-time |
| just Audio | $19.99 | one-time |
| Audio AND Midi | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for live performances
- 🚀 Powerful and easy to use
- 💡 Excellent for managing backing tracks and click tracks
- 🔒 Stable and reliable
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Confusing interface in some areas
- 🔍 Lack of support or responsiveness from developer
- 🔍 Compatibility issues with some audio interfaces

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with MIDI clock sync
- Problems with importing and playing MIDI files
- Disappearing files or songs after updates
- Inability to purchase or restore in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- Add tempo change functionality
- Implement a search function for song lists
- Include more EQ and compression controls
- Add support for lyrics and chord charts
- Improve MIDI integration and mapping


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sweet MIDI Player free?

Sweet MIDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Multitracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sweet MIDI Player or Multitracker?

Multitracker is rated higher. Sweet MIDI Player averages 3.6 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Multitracker averages 4.4 from 145 ratings.

### Do Sweet MIDI Player or Multitracker have ads?

Neither Sweet MIDI Player nor Multitracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sweet MIDI Player or Multitracker?

Sweet MIDI Player ships an update every 2 months, and Multitracker every 2 months. Most recently, Sweet MIDI Player was updated on September 24, 2026 and Multitracker on September 23, 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.*