MIDITrail vs Piano LED App
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)
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.
- Intuitive LED light guidance
- Customizable colors and patterns
- Extensive song library
- Multiple learning modes
- Real-time playing detection
- Regular updates and new 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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | MIDITrail | Piano LED App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (82 ratings) | 3.3 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.2% of reviews | 83.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 82 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WADA Masashi | Piano LED |
Customer experience
MIDITrail
Piano LED App
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
MIDITrail
No in-app purchases
Piano LED App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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