# Sweet MIDI Player vs ProRecord

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sweet MIDI Player | ProRecord |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-midi-player/id477678002/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prorecord/id945540700/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **62.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prorecord/id945540700)

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.

**Highlights:** Sound control (tone, reverb, EQ), Metronome settings, Performance data recording and playback, Demo songs, System adjustments (touch, tuning, pedal), Bluetooth and cable connectivity

**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 free?

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

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

Sweet MIDI Player is rated higher. Sweet MIDI Player averages 3.6 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while ProRecord averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Sweet MIDI Player nor ProRecord shows ads.

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

Sweet MIDI Player ships an update every 2 months, and ProRecord every 9 months. Most recently, Sweet MIDI Player was updated on September 24, 2026 and ProRecord on July 7, 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.*