Comparison

MIDITrail vs Piano LED App

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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)

About

Piano LED App

This app transforms your piano into a visual learning tool with an LED strip that highlights keys to play. It offers a large song library, customizable colors, and multiple learning modes to suit all skill levels. Experience a synchronized and intuitive way to learn and memorize piano pieces.

Highlights
  • Intuitive LED light guidance
  • Customizable colors and patterns
  • Extensive song library
  • Multiple learning modes
  • Real-time playing detection
  • Regular updates and new features
Features
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Please note: The Piano LED App requires Piano LED Plus device. Piano LED App: Illuminate Your Piano Learning Turn your piano into a visual learning tool. Piano LED App revolutionizes piano learning. Thanks to an innovative LED strip that unfolds on your piano, every note and chord is highlighted, making it easier to learn and memorize. Key features : Intuitive Light Guidance: LEDs light up to indicate which keys to play, making learning songs faster and more intuitive. Customizable Colors: Choose from a variety of colors and patterns to personalize your learning experience. Large Song Library: Access a growing library of songs suitable for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Multiple learning modes: Whether you want to learn note by note, play in rhythm or memorize pieces, the app adapts to your needs. For All Pianists: Whether you're a beginner looking to learn your first melodies, or an experienced musician looking to perfect your technique, Piano LED App is your ideal companion. Advanced technology: Perfect synchronization between the app and the LEDs ensures a smooth, responsive experience. Our advanced technology detects your playing for precise lighting accompaniment. Regular Updates: We're committed to constantly enriching the app with new features, songs, and improvements based on feedback from our community of users. Join the Piano Learning Revolution: With Piano LED App, every note played is not just a sound, but also a glimmer of learning. Download the app today and start a bright and inspiring musical journey!

Screenshots

MIDITrail4 screens
Piano LED App4 screens

Verdict

The call

MIDITrail and Piano LED App both sit at 3.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Piano LED App's written reviews are positive against 57% of MIDITrail's. Piano LED App also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). MIDITrail's advantage is ratings volume (82 vs 12) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.2 for MIDITrail against 3.3 for Piano LED App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIDITrail has 82 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of MIDITrail's written reviews are positive against 83% of Piano LED App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIDITrail ships an update every 4 months, Piano LED App monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MIDITrail versus Piano LED App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDITrailPiano LED App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (82 ratings)3.3 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.2% of reviews83.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings82 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWADA MasashiPiano LED

Customer experience

MIDITrail

All ratings81 ratings
Positive48.1%
Neutral12.3%
Negative39.5%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive57.2%
Neutral12.3%
Negative30.4%

Piano LED App

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative13.0%

Bugs and requests

MIDITrail

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Piano LED App

Reported bugs

26 issues
  • App does not work after installation
  • Stuck in Bluetooth connect
  • App does not start
  • Problems with connections on arrival
  • No refund and no response from support
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  • App crashes
  • App loses connection
  • App requires reinitialization
  • LED effects have a slight lag
  • App reverts to white and nothing can talk to it
  • App can't connect
  • Web page doesn't load
  • App bugs too often
  • Incorrect song notes displayed
  • App needs to be relaunched constantly
  • Setup required every time the device is turned on
  • Issues with powering on
  • Loses signal while on
  • Requires re-setup every time
  • App bugs so much that installation is impossible
  • Nothing works even after reinstalling
  • Band unusable
  • App is a mess
  • Last update broke it all
  • App is buggy
  • Multicolor feature not working as expected

Requested features

12 requests
  • Option to keep backlight on during learning mode
  • More music available in the catalog
  • Expand the song library
  • Allow backlight to stay on during learning mode
  • More melodies available
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  • Improve app stability and fix bugs
  • Add more songs and full versions of songs
  • Improve LED effect synchronization
  • Make the app compatible with more devices (e.g., iPad)
  • Provide more detailed instructions for setup with different pianos
  • Offer more advanced LED customization options
  • Improve the user interface of the app

In-app purchases

None

MIDITrail

No in-app purchases

None

Piano LED App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDITrail free?
MIDITrail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Piano LED App free?
Piano LED App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MIDITrail or Piano LED App?
Piano LED App is rated higher. MIDITrail averages 3.2 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Piano LED App averages 3.3 from 12 ratings.
Do MIDITrail or Piano LED App have ads?
Neither MIDITrail nor Piano LED App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIDITrail or Piano LED App?
MIDITrail ships an update every 4 months, and Piano LED App monthly. Most recently, MIDITrail was updated on November 6, 2026 and Piano LED App on November 3, 2026.

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