Sweet MIDI Player vs ProRecord
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
ProRecord
Control and adjust settings for a piano system, including volume, tone, and playback. Save and share performance data, and manage it via iTunes. Connect via Bluetooth or cable for full system integration.
- Sound control (tone, reverb, EQ)
- Metronome settings
- Performance data recording and playback
- Demo songs
- System adjustments (touch, tuning, pedal)
- Bluetooth and cable connectivity
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ProRecord is a companion app for PianoDisc's ProRecord system that allows you to easily access and adjust ProRecord's settings such as volume, tone, and performance playback. You can also save the performance data from ProRecord to your iPhone, where you can send it to someone else via email, or receive new performance data and play it back on your ProRecord system. The ProRecord app supports iTunes sharing, and your performance data can also be managed through iTunes. If the ProRecord system is 2017 model, you can connect with Bluetooth. Please Note: in order to cable connect to your ProRecord system, both an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter and a USB mini B cable are required. [Features] * Sound control - Tone, Reverb, Effect (Chorus, Rotary, Delay), 4 band equalizer, Transpose, User preset * Metronome - Beat, Tempo, Volume * Performance Data - Recording, Playback, Transmission, and Mail * Demo songs * Adjustments - Touch control, Note repeat limit, Black key volume, Individual key volume, Tuning, Auto sensor, Pedal position, Key depth, Continuous note-on, Connect with IQ player, MIDI-IN port, Panel led, Piano type, Tuning curve, Factory reset [Note] These features depend on the version of the ProRecord system.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sweet MIDI Player at 62% against ProRecord's 0%. Sweet MIDI Player also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (86 vs 1). ProRecord's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ProRecord asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sweet MIDI Player holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sweet MIDI Player has 86 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of ProRecord's.
Sweet MIDI Player ships an update every 2 months, ProRecord every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sweet MIDI Player | ProRecord |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (86 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 86 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roni Music | Nissin Electro Co.,Ltd. |
Customer experience
Sweet MIDI Player
ProRecord
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
ProRecord
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sweet MIDI Player
- Upgrade to full version$14.99
ProRecord
No in-app purchases
Questions
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