# Sweet MIDI Player vs Piano Jukebox

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Piano Jukebox at none against Sweet MIDI Player's 1. Piano Jukebox also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). Sweet MIDI Player's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and review sentiment (62% vs 38%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Sweet MIDI Player against 3.6 for Piano Jukebox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sweet MIDI Player has 89 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Sweet MIDI Player's written reviews are positive against 38% of Piano Jukebox's.

Sweet MIDI Player ships an update every 2 months, Piano Jukebox every 11 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sweet MIDI Player | Piano Jukebox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-midi-player/id477678002/reviews)** | [3.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-jukebox/id997376600/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roni Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/308998721) | [QUICCO SOUND Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/924371261) |

## 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


### Piano Jukebox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-jukebox/id997376600)

Transform your digital piano into a classical music jukebox. This app requires a specific Bluetooth MIDI interface and allows playback of over 300 classical piano MIDI files. You can also add your own MIDI files and control volume.

**Highlights:** Classical piano MIDI player, Over 300 classical MIDI files included, Supports user-added SMF files via iTunes, Volume control, mi.1 Bluetooth MIDI Interface firmware updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Piano Jukebox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sweet MIDI Player or Piano Jukebox?

Sweet MIDI Player is rated higher. Sweet MIDI Player averages 3.6 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Piano Jukebox averages 3.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do Sweet MIDI Player or Piano Jukebox have ads?

Neither Sweet MIDI Player nor Piano Jukebox shows ads.

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

Sweet MIDI Player ships an update every 2 months, and Piano Jukebox every 11 months. Most recently, Sweet MIDI Player was updated on November 1, 2026 and Piano Jukebox on November 1, 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.*