# MIDIWriter vs Sync³ Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sync³ Remote at 100% against MIDIWriter's 0%. Sync³ Remote also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.5). MIDIWriter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Sync³ Remote is free to download; MIDIWriter costs $0.99 up front. Sync³ Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MIDIWriter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sync³ Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MIDIWriter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sync³ Remote's.

MIDIWriter ships an update every 35 months, Sync³ Remote every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDIWriter | Sync³ Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiwriter/id520751563/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-remote/id1200334790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Every 31 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masayuki Akamatsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/284722836) | [Synclavier Digital Corporation Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200334789) |

## What reviewers say

### MIDIWriter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiwriter/id520751563)

This app transforms keyboard input into musical notes and sounds. Type characters to instantly generate MIDI messages, or input phrases to create musical sequences with adjustable tempo and looping. It includes a built-in sound engine and supports external MIDI devices and apps.

**Highlights:** Text to MIDI conversion, Built-in General MIDI sound engine, Phrase playback with tempo control, Drum mode with multiple kits, External MIDI output, Hardware keyboard support, Wi-Fi MIDI networking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sync³ Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-remote/id1200334790)

This iPad app emulates the original Synclavier® Velocity-Pressure Keyboard interface with modern touch controls. It connects to your Synclavier³ installation via custom MIDI messages, offering full hardware integration. Multiple iPads can be used simultaneously for expanded studio control.

**Highlights:** Recreates Synclavier® Velocity-Pressure Keyboard interface, Modern touch-screen technology, Custom MIDI message communication, Complete Synclavier® hardware integration, Timbre design and Digital Memory Recorder panels, Supports multiple iPad control stations

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Synclavier® Touch Full Feature | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDIWriter free?

MIDIWriter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sync³ Remote free?

Sync³ Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MIDIWriter or Sync³ Remote?

Sync³ Remote is rated higher. MIDIWriter averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sync³ Remote averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MIDIWriter or Sync³ Remote have ads?

Neither MIDIWriter nor Sync³ Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MIDIWriter or Sync³ Remote?

MIDIWriter ships an update every 35 months, and Sync³ Remote every 31 months. Most recently, MIDIWriter was updated on October 2, 2026 and Sync³ Remote on September 29, 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.*