# MIDIWriter vs TB Equalizer Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TB Equalizer Pro at 100% against MIDIWriter's 0%. TB Equalizer Pro also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 35 months). MIDIWriter's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $12.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

MIDIWriter costs $0.99 and TB Equalizer Pro $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TB Equalizer Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TB Equalizer Pro has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MIDIWriter's written reviews are positive against 100% of TB Equalizer Pro's.

MIDIWriter ships an update every 35 months, TB Equalizer Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDIWriter | TB Equalizer Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiwriter/id520751563/reviews) | **[4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-equalizer-pro/id6502974933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 31 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masayuki Akamatsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/284722836) | [ToneBoosters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472446500) |

## 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


### TB Equalizer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-equalizer-pro/id6502974933)

A professional, dynamic equalizer plugin offering over 600 filter types and shapes for detailed audio manipulation. It features innovative signal-adaptive filters, a spectrum analyzer, and EQ matching for enhanced mixing and sound design.

**Highlights:** 600+ filter types and shapes, Signal-adaptive filters, Configurable steepness (6-96dB/octave), Integrated spectrum analyzer and spectrogram, EQ learn and match functionality, Zero-latency and linear phase filters

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDIWriter free?

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

### Is TB Equalizer Pro free?

TB Equalizer Pro costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MIDIWriter or TB Equalizer Pro?

TB Equalizer Pro is rated higher. MIDIWriter averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TB Equalizer Pro averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do MIDIWriter or TB Equalizer Pro have ads?

Neither MIDIWriter nor TB Equalizer Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MIDIWriter or TB Equalizer Pro?

MIDIWriter ships an update every 35 months, and TB Equalizer Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, MIDIWriter was updated on September 8, 2026 and TB Equalizer Pro on September 25, 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.*