MIDITrail vs Otamatone Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MIDITrail
This application allows you to play MIDI files and experience their data through immersive 3D visualizations. Enjoy both auditory and visual playback of your music. It supports various MIDI formats and can even offer a virtual reality experience.
- 3D MIDI data visualization
- Standard MIDI File support (format 0/1)
- CoreMIDI and multiple MIDI port support
- Virtual Reality (VR) experience option
- Internal wavetable synthesizer
- Support for external sound modules
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MIDITrail is a MIDI player which provides 3D visualization of MIDI data sets. You can enjoy not only listening but also viewing. MIDITrail supports Standard MIDI File (format 0/1), CoreMIDI, and multiple MIDI ports. MIDITrail is available for Windows, macOS and iOS. Optional feature: You can enjoy the VR(virtual reality) experience using cheap VR glasses for smartphones and the game controller for iPhone. Requirements: iOS 12.0 or later (1) Preparing MIDI files You have to transfer MIDI files to your iOS device from Mac or PC. Connect your iOS device to Mac or PC, and launch iTunes. Then you can transfer MIDI files using 'File Sharing'. Or you can add MIDI files to MIDITrail using Files App of iOS. (2) Preparing Sound module You can use sound module which supports Core MIDI. And you can use internal wavetable synthesizer. There are three ways as shown below: The first way is to use the internal wavetable synthesizer. You have to transfer the wavetable file (DLS/SF2) to your iOS device in advance. The second way is to use Synth App which supports 'Virtual MIDI Port' and 'Background Mode'. (e.g., KQ Sampei, bs-16i, Sound Canvas for iOS) The third way is to connect MIDI interface device and external sound module. (e.g., CME U2MIDI Pro)
Otamatone Studio
This app allows you to connect your Otamatone Techno or Neo to your device to change its sound. Explore various instrument sounds, scales, and effects to enhance your musical performances. It also includes built-in rhythms for jamming and a virtual keyboard option.
- Change Otamatone sound with various instruments
- Apply different scales for perfect pitch
- Add effects like reverb and distortion
- Jam along to built-in rhythms
- Use a virtual keyboard for playing
- Supports Otamatone neo and Techno models
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Here comes Otamatone Studio, the official app for the note-shaped instrument Otamatone. Change your sound! -About the app Connect your Otamatone Techno or Otamatone neo to your iPhone or iPad, start Otamatone Studio and play your Otamatone with the sound of various instruments or jam along to built-in rhythms. We got rid of all the complexities of most available synthesizer simulations and created an app that even beginners will master. It’s really simple! Access all functions via a cute graphical interface that feels like your Otamatone called over a few friends for a basement jam. -Supported models ・Otamatone neo ・Otamatone Techno Caution- You will download a free version of the app. The complete set of features can be unlocked via in-app purchase. -Main features ●Different sounds Play your Otamatone with the sound of various instruments. Gather your friends and form a band! ・Instruments(Free Version) Otamatone / Electric Guitar / Alto Sax ・Instruments (Full Version) Otamatone / Electric Guitar / Alto Sax Violin / Flute / Synthesizer Trumpet / Drums / Cat Display method Tap the instrument icon on the right side of the main screen. ●Different scales With scales your performance will always sound spot on. Play like a pro without all the practicing! ・Scales(Free Version) Otamatone / 12 Tone / Minor Blues ・Scales (Full Version) Otamatone / 12 Tone / Minor Blues Minor / Major / Major Blues Whole Tone / Pentatonic / Japan Display method Tap the face of the Otamatone on the main screen. ●Effects You can alter your Otamatone’s sound with 3 kinds of effects. Push your performance to new heights! ・Reverb Ever wanted to sound like performing in a concert hall or a bathroom? Look no further! (Reverb is the only effect in the free version.) ・Delay Adds an echo to your sound. ・Distortion The trademark of any rock song. Sound like an electric guitar. Display method Tap the tail of the Otamatone on the main screen. ●Built-in rhythms You can choose between different rhythms to play along to. Be your own personal band! ・Rhythms (Free Version) Rock01 / Techno01 / Japan ・Rhythms (Full Version) Rock01 / Techno01 / Japan Rock02 / Samba / Salsa March / India / Happy Birthday Happy Birthday is a band arrangement. Surprise someone special to you by playing along to this tune on his/her birthday and you will certainly leave an impression! Display method Tap the rhythm icon on the main screen. ●Virtual keyboard No Otamatone at hand? Display the virtual keyboard and play with Otamatone Studio nevertheless. Even better The Otamatone on the main screen will move its mouth during your performance. It doesn’t get much cuter than that! Display method Tap the stem of the Otamatone on the main screen. Hold your smartphone sideways to improve playability. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ●Further instructions Further instructions can be found on the Otamatone website. Check it out! www.otamatone.jp/otstudio/en (C)MAYWA DENKI Produced by CUBE Co., Ltd. Powered by sonosaurus.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Otamatone Studio at 3.9 against MIDITrail's 3.2. Otamatone Studio also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). MIDITrail's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (57% vs 46%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Otamatone Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MIDITrail asks for nothing beyond the download.
Otamatone Studio holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 49 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of MIDITrail's written reviews are positive against 46% of Otamatone Studio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MIDITrail ships an update every 4 months, Otamatone Studio every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MIDITrail | Otamatone Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (81 ratings) | 3.9 (49 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.2% of reviews — better | 46.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | 49 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WADA Masashi | CUBE Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
MIDITrail
Otamatone Studio
In-app purchases
MIDITrail
No in-app purchases
Otamatone Studio
- Full Features$3.99
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