# MIDI Designer Pro X vs Tensor

The clearest difference is price: MIDI Designer Pro X at Free against Tensor's $12.99. MIDI Designer Pro X also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (269 vs 5). Tensor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MIDI Designer Pro X is free to download; Tensor costs $12.99 up front. MIDI Designer Pro X sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tensor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tensor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIDI Designer Pro X has 269 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of MIDI Designer Pro X's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tensor's.

MIDI Designer Pro X ships an update every 11 days, Tensor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Designer Pro X | Tensor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-designer-pro-x/id492291712/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tensor/id1503693241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **269** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 205 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Confusion Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/492291715) | [Marcos Kohler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024379665) |

## What reviewers say

### MIDI Designer Pro X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-designer-pro-x/id492291712)

Create custom MIDI controllers for any MIDI-enabled hardware or software. Offers extensive customization, a large user-created layout library, and robust MIDI communication. Ideal for musicians and producers seeking a personalized control experience.

**Highlights:** Control any MIDI-enabled device, Network, Bluetooth, and USB MIDI, Extensive user layout library, Customizable control surfaces, Advanced MIDI transformation features, Ableton Link integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MDPx Premium iPhone Only | $1.99 | per month |
| MDPx Premium iPad Only | $3.49 | per month |
| MDPx Premium Mac Only | $4.49 | per month |
| MDPx Premium iPad, iPhone | $4.49 | per month |
| MDPx Premium Mac, iPad, iPhone | $7.99 | per month |
| MDPx Premium iPhone Only | $19.99 | per year |
| MDPx Premium iPad Only | $34.99 | per year |
| MDPx Premium Mac Only | $44.99 | per year |
| MDPx Premium iPad, iPhone | $44.99 | per year |
| MDPx Premium Mac, iPad, iPhone | $79.99 | per year |
| Extra Features Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Automatic Backups | $4.99 | one-time |
| Audeonic Stream Byter Plugin | $4.99 | one-time |
| MDPx Premium Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |


### Tensor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tensor/id1503693241)

This app provides a powerful control surface for music production, offering intelligent randomization and morphing of parameters, tracks, and patterns. It includes a pattern generator with various algorithms and over 300 drum grooves to enhance your music creation workflow.

**Highlights:** Randomized Kits and Sound Design, Intelligent Parameter, Track, FX, and Pattern Randomization, Control Parameters Across All Tracks, Advanced Pattern Generator, Over 300 Included Drum Grooves, Kit Snapshots and Mixer View

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Designer Pro X free?

MIDI Designer Pro X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tensor free?

Tensor costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MIDI Designer Pro X or Tensor?

Tensor is rated higher. MIDI Designer Pro X averages 4.6 out of 5 from 269 ratings, while Tensor averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do MIDI Designer Pro X or Tensor have ads?

Neither MIDI Designer Pro X nor Tensor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MIDI Designer Pro X or Tensor?

MIDI Designer Pro X ships an update every 11 days, and Tensor every 2 months. Most recently, MIDI Designer Pro X was updated on October 12, 2026 and Tensor on October 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.*