# Sweet MIDI Player vs ProRecord XI

The clearest difference is rating: ProRecord XI at 5.0 against Sweet MIDI Player's 3.6. ProRecord XI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Sweet MIDI Player's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sweet MIDI Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ProRecord XI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ProRecord XI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sweet MIDI Player has 89 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sweet MIDI Player ships an update every 2 months, ProRecord XI every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sweet MIDI Player | ProRecord XI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-midi-player/id477678002/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prorecord-xi/id6504001385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roni Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/308998721) | [Nissin Electro Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/945540699) |

## 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


### ProRecord XI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prorecord-xi/id6504001385)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sweet MIDI Player free?

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

### Is ProRecord XI free?

ProRecord XI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sweet MIDI Player or ProRecord XI?

ProRecord XI is rated higher. Sweet MIDI Player averages 3.6 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while ProRecord XI averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sweet MIDI Player or ProRecord XI have ads?

Neither Sweet MIDI Player nor ProRecord XI shows ads.

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

Sweet MIDI Player ships an update every 2 months, and ProRecord XI every 3 months. Most recently, Sweet MIDI Player was updated on October 26, 2026 and ProRecord XI on October 24, 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.*