# MIDI Designer Pro X vs Web MIDI Browser

The clearest difference is rating: MIDI Designer Pro X at 4.6 against Web MIDI Browser's 3.1. MIDI Designer Pro X also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 50%) and ratings volume (271 vs 16). Web MIDI Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MIDI Designer Pro X sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Web MIDI Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

MIDI Designer Pro X holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIDI Designer Pro X has 271 ratings behind it against 16, 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 50% of Web MIDI Browser's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Designer Pro X | Web MIDI Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-designer-pro-x/id492291712/reviews)** | [3.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-midi-browser/id953846217/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **271** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 209 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Confusion Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/492291715) | [Takashi Mizuhiki](https://appshunter.io/developer/370138068) |

## 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 |


### Web MIDI Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-midi-browser/id953846217)

This app functions as a web browser specifically designed for Web Apps utilizing the Web MIDI API. It enables Bluetooth MIDI connectivity for iOS devices, allowing interaction with compatible musical instruments through web applications.

**Highlights:** Web browser for Web MIDI API, Bluetooth MIDI functionality, Connects to Bluetooth MIDI instruments, Bridges web and MIDI worlds on iOS

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**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 Web MIDI Browser free?

Web MIDI Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

MIDI Designer Pro X is rated higher. MIDI Designer Pro X averages 4.6 out of 5 from 271 ratings, while Web MIDI Browser averages 3.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do MIDI Designer Pro X or Web MIDI Browser have ads?

Neither MIDI Designer Pro X nor Web MIDI Browser shows ads.

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

MIDI Designer Pro X ships an update fortnightly, and Web MIDI Browser fortnightly. Most recently, MIDI Designer Pro X was updated on October 20, 2026 and Web MIDI Browser on October 8, 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.*