Comparison

Sweet MIDI Player vs PianoRemote

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

PianoRemote

Control your Kawai digital piano with ease from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust settings, change sounds, and access built-in music with intuitive controls. Features include lesson modes and virtual technician adjustments.

Highlights
  • Control piano functions via smartphone/tablet
  • Intuitive UI consistent with piano touch panel
  • Music player with built-in songs
  • Lesson and Concert Magic modes
  • Adjust Metronome, Virtual Technician, Dual/Split
  • Bluetooth MIDI connection
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PianoRemote is a control app developed for Kawai digital pianos, allowing players to change sounds, adjust settings, and enjoy the wide variety of built-in music.[*1] ■ Please note that PianoRemote requires Bluetooth permission in order to scan for Bluetooth MIDI devices. Please approve the Bluetooth permission request to ensure that PianoRemote functions correctly. ・ Easy operation of your Kawai digital piano using a smartphone or tablet PianoRemote allows various functions of the digital piano to be easily selected. ・ Consistent UI design with Kawai digital piano touch panel PianoRemote is designed to allow easy, intuitive operation via a smartphone or tablet. The user interface is standardised, meaning there is no need to learn new operations. ・ Music player feature that can be used like a music app PianoRemote includes a wide variety of songs and classical pieces that are built-in to Kawai digital pianos.[*2] This music can be controlled in the same way as regular music app. However, it’s also possible to change the sound used for playback, allowing songs and classical to be enjoyed with a different tonal character and atmosphere. ・ Interact with music using “Lesson” and “Concert Magic” modes In addition to listening to the built-in songs and classical pieces, the additional “Lesson” and “Concert Magic” modes allow musicians to practice the music, and non-musicians to enjoy playing pieces and learning rhythm with a single finger.[*3] ・ Control various built-in functions PianoRemote can be used to control various functions of the Kawai digital piano. For example, the Metronome is an essential aid for practise, the Virtual Technician allows the sound and other aspects of the piano to be adjusted to suit one’s person preference, while the Dual and Split functions allow different sounds to be combined for more engaging performances.[*4] ・ Straightforward connection using Bluetooth MIDI PianoRemote supports Bluetooth MIDI wireless communication, allowing immediate connection to the Kawai digital piano without the need for additional cables.[*5] *1 A compatible Kawai Digital Piano must be connected to a smartphone or tablet. *2 Copyrighted songs are not included among the piano’s built-in songs. *3 Some songs do not support “Lesson” and “Concert Magic” modes due to the composition of the data. *4 “Recorder” and “USB Memory Player” function control is not supported. *5 Connection via USB cable or a Bluetooth MIDI adapter such as the QuiccoSound mi.1 also supported.

Screenshots

Sweet MIDI Player3 screens
PianoRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sweet MIDI Player at 62% against PianoRemote's 16%. Sweet MIDI Player also leads on rating (3.6 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). PianoRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. PianoRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sweet MIDI Player holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Sweet MIDI Player's written reviews are positive against 16% of PianoRemote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sweet MIDI Player ships an update every 2 months, PianoRemote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sweet MIDI Player versus PianoRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSweet MIDI PlayerPianoRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (89 ratings) — better2.5 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews62.1% of reviews — better16.4% of reviews
Number of ratings89 — better43
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoni MusicKawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Sweet MIDI Player

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

PianoRemote

All ratings43 ratings
Positive27.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative62.8%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive16.4%
Neutral13.8%
Negative69.8%

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

PianoRemote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sweet MIDI Player

One-time1
  • Upgrade to full version$14.99
None

PianoRemote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sweet MIDI Player free?
Sweet MIDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PianoRemote free?
PianoRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sweet MIDI Player or PianoRemote?
Sweet MIDI Player is rated higher. Sweet MIDI Player averages 3.6 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while PianoRemote averages 2.5 from 43 ratings.
Do Sweet MIDI Player or PianoRemote have ads?
Neither Sweet MIDI Player nor PianoRemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sweet MIDI Player or PianoRemote?
Sweet MIDI Player ships an update every 2 months, and PianoRemote every 4 months. Most recently, Sweet MIDI Player was updated on October 26, 2026 and PianoRemote on October 27, 2026.

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