MIDITrail vs SeeMusic
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)
SeeMusic
Transform your piano playing into stunning, cinematic falling-note videos. This app generates synchronized 3D visuals with customizable colors and effects, allowing you to create professional-quality piano content for social media or live performances.
- 3D falling notes visualization
- 4K video rendering
- Add particles and saber effects
- Integrate real video footage
- Customizable note colors
- MIDI editing capabilities
- Live MIDI instrument connection
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Bring your piano music to life. Create beautiful videos with colorful falling notes, glowing lights, and stunning effects. Record your playing or import your music, then add your own piano footage. Customize, edit, and export your finished video—all in SeeMusic. PIANO VIDEOS MADE EASY • Record your playing or import an existing performance • Convert piano audio to MIDI for falling-note visuals • Automatically align your camera view with the visualization • Record synchronized MIDI and audio from your connected keyboard MAKE IT YOUR OWN • Customize colors, lighting, particles, and Saber effects • Add your own piano footage or use live camera video • Refine your performance with the built-in MIDI editor • Export your finished video in HD or 4K EXPLORE YOUR MUSIC Connect a MIDI keyboard to visualize your playing live, import MIDI files, or open MusicXML scores with synchronized sheet music. Give each of the 12 musical pitches its own color to make musical patterns and harmony easier to follow. CREATE AND SHARE Make piano videos for social media, create projection visuals for live performances, or bring a new perspective to your own playing. SUPPORT https://www.seemusicapp.com/support Instagram: @seemusicpiano YouTube: youtube.com/seemusicpiano Website: https://www.seemusicapp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visualMusicDesign Terms of Subscription: https://www.seemusicapp.com/subscription-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.seemusicapp.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SeeMusic at 3.9 against MIDITrail's 3.2. SeeMusic also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). MIDITrail's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. SeeMusic sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. MIDITrail asks for nothing beyond the download.
SeeMusic holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 226 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of MIDITrail's written reviews are positive against 63% of SeeMusic's.
MIDITrail ships an update every 4 months, SeeMusic every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.
| Parameter | MIDITrail | SeeMusic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (81 ratings) | 3.9 (226 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.2% of reviews | 62.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 81 | 226 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 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 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 649 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WADA Masashi | Peter Shannon |
Customer experience
MIDITrail
SeeMusic
Bugs and requests
MIDITrail
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SeeMusic
Reported bugs
5 issues- Recorded audio/MIDI not syncing properly
- Crashes when changing certain settings
- Playback issues with longer MIDI files
- Unreliable MIDI input detection
- Rendering problems on higher resolutions
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to import custom MIDI files
- Improve recording and export options
- Implement a one-time purchase model
- Enhance mobile device support
- Provide more tutorial and guidance
In-app purchases
MIDITrail
No in-app purchases
SeeMusic
- SeeMusic PRO Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
- SeeMusic PRO Annual Subscription$79.991 Year
- SeeMusic PRO 1 Month$9.99
- SeeMusic PRO 3 Months$24.99
- SeeMusic PRO 6 Months$44.99
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- SeeMusic PRO 1 Year$79.99
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