# MIDIWriter vs YMCK Player 2

The clearest difference is rating: YMCK Player 2 at 3.0 against MIDIWriter's 1.5. MIDIWriter's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

MIDIWriter costs $0.99 and YMCK Player 2 $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

YMCK Player 2 holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

MIDIWriter ships an update every 35 months, YMCK Player 2 every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDIWriter | YMCK Player 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiwriter/id520751563/reviews) | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymck-player-2/id1428403549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 35 months** | Every 41 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 31 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masayuki Akamatsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/284722836) | [武志 除村](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231932152) |

## 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


### YMCK Player 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymck-player-2/id1428403549)

This musical instrument app allows you to play solos by sliding or tilting your device. It offers multiple key/scale assignments and scene memory for live performances, with light and dark themes for different stage environments.

**Highlights:** Slide to play solos, Tilt for vibrato and scrolling, Multiple key/scale assignments, Scene memory for live shows, Light/Dark color themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDIWriter free?

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

### Is YMCK Player 2 free?

YMCK Player 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MIDIWriter or YMCK Player 2?

YMCK Player 2 is rated higher. MIDIWriter averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while YMCK Player 2 averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MIDIWriter or YMCK Player 2 have ads?

Neither MIDIWriter nor YMCK Player 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MIDIWriter or YMCK Player 2?

MIDIWriter ships an update every 35 months, and YMCK Player 2 every 41 months. Most recently, MIDIWriter was updated on November 1, 2026 and YMCK Player 2 on November 2, 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.*