# Sweet MIDI Player vs DiskPiano

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sweet MIDI Player | DiskPiano |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-midi-player/id477678002/reviews) | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diskpiano/id6755051098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roni Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/308998721) | [Ludovic Lecerf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769915453) |

## 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


### DiskPiano

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diskpiano/id6755051098)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DiskPiano Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| DiskPiano Yearly | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sweet MIDI Player free?

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

### Is DiskPiano free?

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

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

DiskPiano is rated higher. Sweet MIDI Player averages 3.6 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while DiskPiano averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.

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

Neither Sweet MIDI Player nor DiskPiano shows ads.

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

Sweet MIDI Player ships an update every 2 months, and DiskPiano every 4 days. Most recently, Sweet MIDI Player was updated on October 26, 2026 and DiskPiano on October 28, 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.*