Comparison

Midi Studio vs MIDI Sniffer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Midi Studio

This app acts as a modular MIDI control surface, allowing users to remotely control software and hardware via Wi-Fi or USB. It offers various touch controls like faders, knobs, and XY pads for music production and studio setups.

Highlights
  • Modular MIDI control surface
  • Wi-Fi and USB connectivity
  • Faders, knobs, buttons, XY pads
  • Customizable layouts (Pro version)
  • CoreMidi message support
  • Velocity sensitive keys
Features
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Warning: This app is a Midi controller and does not include a sound engine or synth. -----------REVIEWS----------- Midi Studio is a fantastic midi controller app that do not provide a sound but to control the sound in the studio. It's pretty unique and should be the one stand out from the crowd. - Best10Apps.com! #Midi Studio is rated as a killer app by Apps4iDevices.com! #Midi Studio was rated as App-of-the-Week by iDesignSound.com! -----------ABOUT----------- Midi Studio is a modular MIDI control surface for iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad.

It supports sending CoreMidi messages over a Wi-Fi network using the UDP protocol for sending and receiving MIDI messages.

The application allows to remote control and receive feedback from software and hardware that implement the MIDI protocols such as Apple Logic Pro/Express, Ableton Live, Max for Live, Cubase, Pro Tools, FL Loops and many others.

The interface provides a number of different touch controls to send and receive messages:

Faders / Rotary controls / Encoder controls / Push buttons / Toggle buttons / XY pads / LEDs / Labels, etc. !!!WARNING, by default app not include "Ability to create custom layouts". This feature available only through built-purchase or you can buy a "Midi Studio Pro" version. Midi Studio Features: -[Ability to create custom layouts] -[CoreMidi] -[WI-FI] -[USB adapters, like "Apple camera connection kit", etc], with original Apple's pc to iPhone/iPod cable it will not work! -[True Velocity Sensitive ] (with the force of impact) -[Modulation] -[Drums] -[Faders] -[Knobs] -[Buttons] -[Touch pads] -[Two Keyboards] -[Different Keys Size] -[Custom Key Scale] - (Like: Major, Minor, Klezmer, etc...) iPAD VERSION INCLUDE: -Keyboard Layout - free -Drums Layouts - free -Drums 4x4 - free -All XY Pads - free -Live Pad - free -Mixer - free -Ability to create custom layouts - Built-in purchase only -CD PLAYER layout - Built-in purchase only -VINYL PLAYER layout - Built-in purchase only -DJ MIXER layout - Built-in purchase only -Surface and Transport Layouts (DAW CONTROL) - Built-in purchase only -Live Drums Layout - Built-in purchase only Transport and Surface Layouts works with: -Generic mode -Logic Pro -Live -Cubase/Nuendo -HUI / PRO TOOLS -Reason -Reaper -FL Studio iPHONE/iPOD VERSION INCLUDE: -Keyboard Layout - free -Drums Layouts - free -XY Pads - free -Mixer - free -Ability to create custom layouts - Built-in purchase only -Live Drums Layout - Built-in purchase only For more info visit: www.wiksnet.com

About

MIDI Sniffer

Capture and share MIDI messages from external instruments. View logs in text or hex with precise timestamps. Export as MIDI files or share via text/email. Supports Bluetooth LE connections and message filtering.

Highlights
  • Capture MIDI messages (text/hex)
  • Microsecond precision timestamps
  • Share logs via text/email
  • Export logs as MIDI files
  • Bluetooth LE MIDI connections
  • Message filtering
  • Color-coded messages
Features
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This app allows you to capture incoming MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) messages, for example from external MIDI keyboards or accordions with a MIDI system. It is also possible to share the entire log as text or MIDI file, for example with app developers asking for a MIDI dump. Connect a MIDI interface to your Apple device, then connect your MIDI instrument to the interface. Features: - Capture MIDI messages in clear text and hexadecimal digits - Shows timestamps in microseconds precision - Share the log via text message or email - Export log as MIDI file - Establish MIDI Bluetooth LE connections - Different colors are used for better distinction - Apply filters to focus on events of interest

Screenshots

Midi Studio4 screens
MIDI Sniffer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MIDI Sniffer at Free against Midi Studio's $1.99. MIDI Sniffer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Midi Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 36 months) and ratings volume (65 vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MIDI Sniffer is free to download; Midi Studio costs $1.99 up front. Midi Studio sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. MIDI Sniffer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MIDI Sniffer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Midi Studio has 65 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Midi Studio ships an update every 5 weeks, MIDI Sniffer every 36 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Midi Studio versus MIDI Sniffer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidi StudioMIDI Sniffer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (65 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings65 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 36 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size500 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVITALIY TARASYUKSven Thoennissen

Customer experience

Midi Studio

All ratings65 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews177 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral8.5%
Negative27.1%

MIDI Sniffer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Midi Studio

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes on startup or during use
  • MIDI keyboard and drum pads frequently break or become unresponsive
  • Dropped MIDI events during performance
  • Connectivity issues between iOS devices
  • In-app purchase store causes crashes
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  • Developer website shows revoked certificate
  • Latency issues on WiFi connections
  • UI quirks when editing layouts
  • Device slowdown when app is running
  • Inconsistent drum pad transposition (two semitones instead of one)
  • Crashes on specific iOS versions (iOS 11.3.1 reported)
  • iPhone performance issues (crashes on iPhone, works on iPad)

Requested features

12 requests
  • Bluetooth MIDI support as alternative to WiFi
  • MIDI learn function for easier configuration
  • IAA (Inter-App Audio) or Audiobus support
  • Editable drum pad layouts with half-step intervals
  • Configuration profiles for switching between instruments
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  • LED feedback on fader positions
  • Full-screen optimization for larger devices
  • Comprehensive user manual and tutorials
  • Standalone sound generation capability
  • USB connection option for lower latency
  • System message options
  • Preset configurations for popular DAWs included by default

MIDI Sniffer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Midi Studio

One-time10
  • Live Drums Layout$0.99
  • CD Player Layout$0.99
  • Vinyl Player Layout$0.99
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  • Buy ready-made layout$1.99
  • Buy Control$1.99
  • DJ Mixer Layout$1.99
  • Buy Gold Layout$4.99
  • Daw Control Layouts$4.99
  • Buy Premium Layout$9.99
  • Create Custom Layouts$14.99
None

MIDI Sniffer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Midi Studio free?
Midi Studio costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MIDI Sniffer free?
MIDI Sniffer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Midi Studio or MIDI Sniffer?
MIDI Sniffer is rated higher. Midi Studio averages 4.0 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while MIDI Sniffer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Midi Studio or MIDI Sniffer have ads?
Neither Midi Studio nor MIDI Sniffer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Midi Studio or MIDI Sniffer?
Midi Studio ships an update every 5 weeks, and MIDI Sniffer every 36 months. Most recently, Midi Studio was updated on September 26, 2026 and MIDI Sniffer on September 8, 2026.

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