# ModWheels vs Midi Controller

The clearest difference is price: Midi Controller at Free against ModWheels's $1.99. Midi Controller also leads on ratings volume (42 vs 9). ModWheels's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 41%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Midi Controller is free to download; ModWheels costs $1.99 up front. Midi Controller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ModWheels asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for ModWheels against 4.1 for Midi Controller. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 42 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of ModWheels's written reviews are positive against 41% of Midi Controller's.

ModWheels ships an update every 3 months, Midi Controller every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ModWheels | Midi Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modwheels/id519468137/reviews) | **[4.1 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-controller-remote-and-usb/id1470513354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 40.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthias Schorer](https://appshunter.io/developer/290579382) | [Mizo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820590289) |

## What reviewers say

### ModWheels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modwheels/id519468137)

This app emulates classic synthesizer modulation and pitch wheels on your iPhone or iPod. Connect a MIDI interface to control any MIDI-enabled synth or keyboard, and utilize a pitch ribbon for vintage synth performance.

**Highlights:** Synthesizer modulation wheels, Pitch wheels, Pitch ribbon controller, MIDI interface support, MIDI over WIFI support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Midi Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-controller-remote-and-usb/id1470513354)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile MIDI controller. Send notes, control changes, and program changes wirelessly or via USB to any compatible DAW or hardware. Customize your workspace with unlimited, dynamic controls.

**Highlights:** USB, WLAN, and Bluetooth connectivity, Customizable buttons, pads, and sliders, Send Notes, CC, and Program Change values, Works with macOS and CoreMidi compatible hardware, No additional software required, Dynamic control creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly: MIDI Controller | $3.99 | per month |
| Lifetime: MIDI Controller | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ModWheels free?

ModWheels costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Midi Controller free?

Midi Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ModWheels or Midi Controller?

Midi Controller is rated higher. ModWheels averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Midi Controller averages 4.1 from 42 ratings.

### Do ModWheels or Midi Controller have ads?

Neither ModWheels nor Midi Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ModWheels or Midi Controller?

ModWheels ships an update every 3 months, and Midi Controller every 7 months. Most recently, ModWheels was updated on September 21, 2026 and Midi Controller 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.*