Comparison

MIDIWriter vs Note & Chord Flashcards

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

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About

MIDIWriter

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
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[[ A STRANGE MUSIC TOOL FOR MANIAC MUSIC LOVERS! ]] MIDIWriter is a unique app that converts keyboard input into MIDI note messages. Each character you type instantly produces sound. You can also enter a phrase and play it back as a sequence with adjustable tempo and loop options. KEY FEATURES: Built-in Sound Engine: No external app required! MIDIWriter includes a built-in General MIDI sound engine with 128 instruments and 9 drum kits. Just type and hear the sound immediately. Phrase Playback: Enter any text and play it as a musical sequence. Adjust the tempo (1-480 BPM), enable loop mode, and let your words become music. Space characters can be used as rests. Drum Mode: Switch to drum mode to play percussion sounds. Choose from 9 GM drum kits including Standard, Room, Power, Electronic, 808/909, Jazz, Brush, and Orchestral. MIDI Output: Send MIDI to other apps or external devices. Configure MIDI channel (1-16), program change (0-127), and destination. Works with Virtual MIDI and MIDI Network Session. Can be used simultaneously with the built-in sound engine. Keyboard Support: Use the on-screen software keyboard, or connect a Bluetooth/USB hardware keyboard for a real typing experience. Supports Japanese input with proper IME handling. MIDI Network Session: Connect to Mac or other iOS devices over Wi-Fi to control CoreMIDI-compatible sound generators remotely. Dark Mode & Rotation: Full support for light and dark modes. Works in portrait and landscape orientations on both iPhone and iPad. Note: Playback stops when the app goes to background. Using the Built-in Sound: Simply launch MIDIWriter and start typing. Each key produces a unique sound based on its character code. Enable drum mode in Settings for percussion sounds. Using with External MIDI Apps (Virtual MIDI): 1. Open a CoreMIDI sound generator app. 2. In MIDIWriter Settings, turn on "MIDI Output" and select the destination. 3. Type any key to hear sound from the external app. Using with Mac (MIDI Network Session): 1. Connect iPhone and Mac to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open MIDIWriter on iPhone. 3. On Mac, open "Audio MIDI Setup" and configure Network MIDI. 4. Connect your iPhone to the session. 5. Open a CoreMIDI app on Mac and select the network session as MIDI input. 6. Type on MIDIWriter to play sounds on Mac. Credits: Built-in sound engine uses "GeneralUser GS" SoundFont by S. Christian Collins. https://schristiancollins.com/generaluser.php

About

Note & Chord Flashcards

This music training app offers flashcards for practicing note names and chord types. It features customizable modes for note name recognition and diatonic chord progressions, ideal for musicians of all instruments. Practice at your own pace with automatic or manual card switching.

Highlights
  • Note name practice (C, D, E, F, G, A, B)
  • Chord type practice (M, m, dim, sus4, aug, 6, m7, △7, 7)
  • Randomized card switching
  • Customizable tempo and rhythm
  • Diatonic chord mode for progressions
  • Supports guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, and more
Features
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A flashcard app optimized for music training. “Note & Chord Flashcards” lets you practice note names such as C, D, E, F, G, A, B, and chord types like C, G7, Am, and more. Cards switch randomly with simple controls, making it ideal for repeated practice. It is useful for guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, and many other instruments, and can be used for chord-shape training or any practice purpose. The Note Name Flash Mode randomly displays all 12 note names at the tempo and rhythm you set. You can limit the display to a specific key, choose chord types (M, m, dim, sus4, aug, 6, m7, △7, 7), or show only note names by selecting M only. The Diatonic Chord Mode displays only the diatonic chords of the selected key. You can choose 3-chord or 4-chord patterns, which is useful for practicing common pop progressions, improvisation, and songwriting. Flashcards can switch automatically using BPM and beat count, or manually by tapping. This app works well for both performance practice and visual repetition training. This app is recommended for players who want to train chord recognition on guitar or piano, those who want to quickly identify note names, those who want to grasp chord progressions instantly while performing, those who want to deepen their understanding of diatonic chords, and those who want to improve improvisation skills for bands and sessions.

Screenshots

MIDIWriter4 screens
Note & Chord Flashcards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MIDIWriter at 1.5 against Note & Chord Flashcards's 1.0. Note & Chord Flashcards's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 35 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

MIDIWriter costs $0.99 and Note & Chord Flashcards $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MIDIWriter holds the better App Store score, 1.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIDIWriter ships an update every 35 months, Note & Chord Flashcards every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MIDIWriter versus Note & Chord Flashcards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDIWriterNote & Chord Flashcards
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating1.5 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasayuki AkamatsuSeiji ISSHIKI

Customer experience

MIDIWriter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Note & Chord Flashcards

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

MIDIWriter

No in-app purchases

None

Note & Chord Flashcards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDIWriter free?
MIDIWriter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Note & Chord Flashcards free?
Note & Chord Flashcards costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MIDIWriter or Note & Chord Flashcards?
MIDIWriter is rated higher. MIDIWriter averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Note & Chord Flashcards averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MIDIWriter or Note & Chord Flashcards have ads?
Neither MIDIWriter nor Note & Chord Flashcards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIDIWriter or Note & Chord Flashcards?
MIDIWriter ships an update every 35 months, and Note & Chord Flashcards every 5 days. Most recently, MIDIWriter was updated on November 1, 2026 and Note & Chord Flashcards on November 5, 2026.

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