Sweet MIDI Player vs DiskPiano
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- MIDI file playback
- MIDI file editing
- Tempo and transpose control
- Channel muting
- Synchronized lyric display
- Playlist management
- Built-in sound library
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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
DiskPiano
Transform your Disklavier, PianoDisc, or QRS piano into a self-playing instrument. Access a vast library of over 10,000 hours of piano music, updated daily, with smart discovery and performance controls. Connect easily via USB or Bluetooth.
- Transforms acoustic pianos into self-playing instruments
- Vast library of 10,000+ hours of piano music
- Daily updates with new arrangements
- Smart discovery by artist, song, or genre
- Adjust tempo, transpose, pause, and skip songs
- USB and Bluetooth MIDI connectivity
- Compatible with Yamaha, PianoDisc, QRS, and Steinway pianos
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DiskPiano: The Ultimate App for Self-Playing Pianos — Experience your piano come alive DiskPiano transforms your Yamaha Disklavier, PianoDisc, or QRS Piano into a living concert instrument that performs thousands of songs, from timeless classics to today’s biggest hits. — 10,000+ Hours of Piano Music - Updated Daily Access a vast, ever-growing library of piano performances. Enjoy a wide range of piano music, from movie-inspired themes and modern hits to romantic melodies, jazz, and classical-style pieces. New original arrangements and performances are added daily by our team of professional pianists and in-house producers. — Smart Discovery Browse by artist, song, or genre, or explore curated stations such as New Releases, TV & Movies, Anime & Asian Vibes, Kids & Family, Candlelight Romance, Christmas, Halloween, and more. — Smart Performance Control Pause, skip, change tempo, or transpose any song, while everything stays synchronized with your real piano’s performance. — Easy Connection: USB or Bluetooth Choose your preferred setup: - USB-MIDI (recommended) for best stability and instant response. Works with any USB-Type-C MIDI interface (around $25 on Amazon). - Bluetooth-MIDI for quick wireless control, compatible with Yamaha MD-BT01 and CME WIDI Master adapters. USB offers the most reliable performance for long sessions, while Bluetooth is perfect for fast, cable-free use. — Compatible Pianos and Keyboards Yamaha • Disklavier Mark II / III / IV • Disklavier e3 Series • DKC-800 / DKC-850 (controllers) • Disklavier ENSPIRE (latest generation) PianoDisc • Prodigy (Bluetooth MIDI and audio) • iQ (analog input) • CD-only models (via AirPlay or Bluetooth) • PDS128+ / PDS228 modules QRS • Pianomation II • PNOmation III (Wi-Fi enabled) Steinway & Sons • Spirio • Spirio | r (record-capable) Also works with digital pianos like: • Roland FP / RD / LX / HP Series • Kawai CN / CA / ES Series • Casio Privia Series • Nord, Korg, Kurzweil MIDI-capable keyboards Bring your piano to life, instantly. With DiskPiano, your instrument becomes a limitless music library of living performances, always expanding and always in tune with your mood. — Subscription Options Enjoy 15 minutes of free play every day. Unlock unlimited access with a monthly or yearly subscription. Unlock unlimited access with a monthly or yearly subscription. — Ready to Elevate Your Piano? Unlock all features starting at the selected subscription price. – Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation – Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period – Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings – Help: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://diskpiano.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ — Fully Licensed Music All performances on DiskPiano are licensed through recognized rights organizations (such as ASCAP) and include in-house productions, purchased arrangements, and public-domain recordings. All titles are cleared for use within the app. If any copyright concern is raised, we will take immediate steps to review, correct, or remove the material.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DiskPiano at 4.9 against Sweet MIDI Player's 3.6. DiskPiano also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Sweet MIDI Player's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Sweet MIDI Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DiskPiano sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DiskPiano holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sweet MIDI Player has 89 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Sweet MIDI Player's written reviews are positive against 100% of DiskPiano's.
Sweet MIDI Player ships an update every 2 months, DiskPiano every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sweet MIDI Player | DiskPiano |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (89 ratings) | 4.9 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 89 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Roni Music | Ludovic Lecerf |
Customer experience
Sweet MIDI Player
DiskPiano
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
DiskPiano
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sweet MIDI Player
- Upgrade to full version$14.99
DiskPiano
- DiskPiano Monthly$19.991 Month
- DiskPiano Yearly$199.991 Year
Questions
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