# MIDITrail vs NS MIDI Player

The clearest difference is rating: NS MIDI Player at 4.5 against MIDITrail's 3.2. NS MIDI Player also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 57%). MIDITrail's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NS MIDI Player sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. MIDITrail asks for nothing beyond the download.

NS MIDI Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 196 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of MIDITrail's written reviews are positive against 84% of NS MIDI Player's.

MIDITrail ships an update every 4 months, NS MIDI Player every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDITrail | NS MIDI Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miditrail/id550882595/reviews) | **[4.5 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ns-midi-player/id1514225088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 81 | **196** |
| Positive reviews | 57.2% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WADA Masashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/421739421) | [Nitin Seshadri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241696993) |

## What reviewers say

### MIDITrail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miditrail/id550882595)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### NS MIDI Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ns-midi-player/id1514225088)

This application allows users to play MIDI files on their Apple devices. It supports various MIDI formats, custom sound fonts, and synchronized lyrics. Advanced features like audio export and MIDI output connection are available via a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Play standard MIDI files (.mid, .midi, .kar), Support for custom SoundFonts (.sf2, .dls), View time-synced lyrics, Connect to MIDI outputs, Export MIDI as audio, Queue multiple songs, Background audio and AirPlay support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thanks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| NS MIDI Player (Full Unlock) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎵 Excellent sound quality with soundfont support
- 💰 Free version available with core functionality
- 🎧 Custom soundfont compatibility
- 📱 QuickLook/QuickView integration for quick previews

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ⏱️ Slow loading times for large MIDI files
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- ❌ Limited free version functionality
- 💸 Premium features behind paywall ($7.99-$22)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently during normal use
- Settings menu causes crashes
- Export/conversion button force closes app
- Soundfont file picker fails to open
- Audio initialization errors with some soundfonts

**Requested features**

- Playlist creation and management
- Instrument selection/replacement per channel
- Background playback with screen off
- Auto-play all files in folder
- Pitch adjustment capability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDITrail free?

MIDITrail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NS MIDI Player free?

NS MIDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MIDITrail or NS MIDI Player?

NS MIDI Player is rated higher. MIDITrail averages 3.2 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while NS MIDI Player averages 4.5 from 196 ratings.

### Do MIDITrail or NS MIDI Player have ads?

Neither MIDITrail nor NS MIDI Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MIDITrail or NS MIDI Player?

MIDITrail ships an update every 4 months, and NS MIDI Player every 3 months. Most recently, MIDITrail was updated on September 18, 2026 and NS MIDI Player on September 22, 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.*