# ModWheels vs midimittr

The clearest difference is price: midimittr at Free against ModWheels's $1.99. midimittr also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). ModWheels's advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 vs 12.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

midimittr is free to download; ModWheels costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

midimittr holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: midimittr has 50 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of ModWheels's written reviews are positive against 91% of midimittr's.

ModWheels ships an update every 3 months, midimittr every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ModWheels | midimittr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modwheels/id519468137/reviews) | **[4.5 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midimittr/id925495245/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **50** |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | **91.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthias Schorer](https://appshunter.io/developer/290579382) | [Matthias Frick](https://appshunter.io/developer/599973140) |

## 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


### midimittr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midimittr/id925495245)

This app enables low-latency MIDI connections to iOS music applications via Bluetooth LE or USB. It routes virtual MIDI ports to external devices, allowing seamless wireless or wired integration with compatible software.

**Highlights:** Low-latency MIDI over Bluetooth LE, MIDI over USB connection, Routes virtual MIDI ports, Connects to other MIDI devices wirelessly, Remembers routing settings, Works in background, MIDI over Lightning cable support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless MIDI connection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Solves connectivity problems
- 💰 Free of charge
- 🔌 Works with USB and Bluetooth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on M1 Mac
- ❓ No manual or instructions
- 😞 Developer unresponsive
- ⚠️ Bluetooth connection issues
- 🎛️ Toggles not visible on iPad mini

**Reported bugs**

- 'IOS Audio' crashes app on M1 Mac
- Disables iPad as audio input on M1 Mac
- Connection problem with older iOS and Yamaha MD-BT01
- Toggles not visible on iPad mini
- App keeps giving pop-ups asking to turn on Bluetooth

**Requested features**

- Auto-reconnect for Bluetooth
- Logging function with freeze/save and filter
- Dark mode
- Audio transmitting as in-app purchase
- Option for client BT connections to auto-connect


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ModWheels free?

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

### Is midimittr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ModWheels or midimittr?

midimittr is rated higher. ModWheels averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while midimittr averages 4.5 from 50 ratings.

### Do ModWheels or midimittr have ads?

Neither ModWheels nor midimittr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ModWheels or midimittr?

ModWheels ships an update every 3 months, and midimittr every 2 weeks. Most recently, ModWheels was updated on September 21, 2026 and midimittr 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.*