Comparison

Sweet MIDI Player vs PianoStream

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

Head to head
About

Sweet MIDI Player

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
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Sweet MIDI Player is a MIDI player for not only auditioning all types of MIDI files, but for modifying the MIDI files themselves. Use its mixer-like interface to easily edit the control messages, transpose the music, change the tempo, mute desired MIDI channels, and save the end results to disk. View lyrics synchronized with the music (MIDI Karaoke files). It also includes a playlist function which allows you to create and manage playlists. Built in MIDI sound library with support for DLS/SF2 files. Support for CoreMIDI. Upload files using iTunes. This free version is limited to play the first 3/4 of a MIDI file. Software synthesizer engine licensed from bismark.jp

About

PianoStream

Experience high-quality piano performances on your player piano or digital piano. Enjoy curated stations, exclusive artist content, and seamless playback. Upload your own MIDI files and create custom playlists for a personalized musical experience.

Highlights
  • Live concert-quality piano performances
  • Curated music stations by genre and era
  • Universal compatibility with digital and analog pianos
  • Upload personal MIDI files
  • Create custom playlists
  • Exclusive artist content
Features
Currently charting
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Turn your player piano or digital piano into a live concert — any song, any time, with no CDs or floppy disks. PianoStream streams thousands of real piano performances straight to your piano's keys. Pick a station, press play, and your piano plays itself all day long. NEW IN 5.0 - Gentle on your piano — built-in volume and note-strength limits help protect your player piano - Suggested volume settings for Yamaha Disklavier ENSPIRE, PianoDisc and QRS - Completely rebuilt — faster, cleaner, easier - Help & Support right in the app: questions, bug reports and song requests - iPad support with landscape mode MUSIC FOR EVERY MOOD - Exclusive performances by MauColi The Pianoman and other world-class pianists - Golden Hits from the '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s - Modern favorites and chart-toppers - Classical masterpieces, jazz, pop and more - Holiday Magic — our Christmas station is unmatched - Requested Songs — a station built from listener requests worldwide - Three brand-new songs recorded every Friday WORKS WITH YOUR PIANO - Yamaha Disklavier — Wagon Grand, Mark II/III/IV, e3, DKC-850/800, Enspire - PianoDisc — iQ, CD, Prodigy I & II, PDS-128+, PDS-228 - QRS - Pianocorder - Any digital piano or keyboard with MIDI or USB MIDI (Clavinova, Casio and more) EASY CONNECTION - Bluetooth MIDI: connect with a wireless MIDI receiver (WIDI Master or Yamaha MD-BT01) for pure solo-piano sound - Audio: use a Wi-Fi audio receiver (WiiM Mini) or Bluetooth receiver for PianoDisc iQ/CD, analog Disklaviers and Pianocorder - USB-only keyboards: use a USB-to-host MIDI adapter YOUR MUSIC, YOUR WAY - Save favorite songs and stations - Build your own playlists - Repeat and Shuffle remember your choice - Upload your own MIDI and PianoDisc MP3 files - Fully licensed: ASCAP-licensed, in-house productions and public-domain works REAL HELP FROM REAL PEOPLE Our support is the best in the business — just read our reviews. Join our Facebook group to share requests and hear new releases first. SUBSCRIPTION Unlock everything with a monthly ($24.99) or yearly ($179.99) plan. - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase - Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends - Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://api.balanceiq.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://api.balanceiq.com/terms/ Support: https://api.balanceiq.com/support/ Subscribe today and let your piano play itself!

Screenshots

Sweet MIDI Player3 screens
PianoStream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PianoStream at 4.8 against Sweet MIDI Player's 3.6. PianoStream also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 62%) and chart position (#144 vs unranked). Sweet MIDI Player's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Sweet MIDI Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PianoStream sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PianoStream holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 217 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Sweet MIDI Player's written reviews are positive against 94% of PianoStream's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Sweet MIDI Player versus PianoStream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSweet MIDI PlayerPianoStream
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (89 ratings)4.8 (217 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.1% of reviews93.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings89217 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#144 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoni MusicB&T Entertainment Inc

Customer experience

Sweet MIDI Player

All ratings89 ratings
Positive62.9%
Neutral11.2%
Negative25.8%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative28.9%

PianoStream

All ratings217 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive93.9%
Neutral0.8%
Negative5.3%

User reviews

Sweet MIDI Player

From 89 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

PianoStream

From 217 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup and use
  • 🚀 Seamless Bluetooth/MIDI connectivity
  • 💎 Extensive music library with frequent updates
  • 🔊 High-quality piano performances
  • 💯 Excellent customer support and responsiveness

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional technical issues with connectivity
  • 🔍 Lacking advanced search/filtering features
  • 📱 User interface could be more intuitive

Bugs and requests

Sweet MIDI Player

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

PianoStream

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes or freezes
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between digital and analog modes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to create and save custom playlists
  • Landscape mode support for better tablet experience
  • Expanded audio output options (e.g., integrating with home audio systems)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sweet MIDI Player

One-time1
  • Upgrade to full version$14.99
6 purchases

PianoStream

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Trial Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Premium Trial Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription$24.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$179.991 Year
  • Premium Trial Yearly3 Days trial$179.991 Year

Questions

Is Sweet MIDI Player free?
Sweet MIDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PianoStream free?
PianoStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sweet MIDI Player or PianoStream?
PianoStream is rated higher. Sweet MIDI Player averages 3.6 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while PianoStream averages 4.8 from 217 ratings.
Do Sweet MIDI Player or PianoStream have ads?
Neither Sweet MIDI Player nor PianoStream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sweet MIDI Player or PianoStream?
Sweet MIDI Player ships an update every 2 months, and PianoStream every 2 months. Most recently, Sweet MIDI Player was updated on November 1, 2026 and PianoStream on November 4, 2026.

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