# MIDIWriter vs Note & Chord Flashcards

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDIWriter | Note & Chord Flashcards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiwriter/id520751563/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-and-chord-flashcards/id6755080765/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 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 31 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masayuki Akamatsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/284722836) | [Seiji ISSHIKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/641415939) |

## 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


### Note & Chord Flashcards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-and-chord-flashcards/id6755080765)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*