Comparison

Rock Radio! vs MIDI Patch

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

Head to head
About

Rock Radio!

Stream a vast collection of internet radio stations dedicated to rock music. Explore diverse genres from classic rock to indie, metal, and more, all while multitasking with background audio playback.

Highlights
  • Extensive rock music station selection
  • Classic rock channels
  • Alternative and indie rock genres
  • Tribute stations (e.g., The Beatles, AC/DC)
  • Metal and punk rock options
  • Background audio playback
  • Oldies and 70s-90s rock
Features
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*** Rock Radio *** - Streaming Internet Rock Radio Stations Why is Rock Radio the best? 1. More Stations YOU Want To Hear 2. Background Audio to surf the Web while you listen 3. Diverse Selection Of Channels (Everything from Classic Rock to Obscure Indie-Rock to Top 40 to Metal to Beatles' Tribute Radio) Station List: *** Classic Rock *** The Eagle (Classic) Classic Rock - Best Classic Rock Ampz Classic Rock Classic Rock - Sky.FM Rock Classics Absolute Classic Rock Classic Deep Cuts Classic Rock Hits Rock 40 (Rock & Roll) Classic Hits Classic Rock *** Alternative Rock *** Alternative Rock Alternative Punk Rock 480 Minutes: Alternative Rock Classic Buzz (Alt) Acoustic Alternative The Buzz (Alt. Rock) Indie, Alternative - Germany Pinguin Radio Classic Alternative Devil's Night Radio Modern Alternative AltRadio KEXP Live Alternative Alternative HD Mega Shuffle Alternative *** Indie Rock *** Indie Pop Rocks Confusement Radio (Obscure Rock) Smile Cafe (Obscure Indie) Alternative Indie Rock DMPulse: Indie Rock Radio Elecrto-Pop & Indie Rock Dance Indie Rock Alternative *** Tributes *** Cover Me: All Covers A Beatle s Tribute - Remakes, Hits, Tributes AC DC Radio Le d Zeppelin Radio Pink Floyd FreeForm Beatle s - 181.FM Rolling Stone Radio 4 Ever Floyd *** Oldies *** Oldies The 50s, 60s, & 70s Mellow Gold Classic Hits Good Time Oldies American Songbook *** 70's *** Vinyl - 70's Hits Super 70's Soft 70's Lite Soft 70's Hits The Lynx Super 70's *** 80's *** Absolute Radio 80s Classic New Wave 80's Hairband Retro 80's Soft 80's Lite Soft 80's Hits Awesome 80's Underground 80s Only 80's Hits Lite 80's Retro Zone - 70's, 80's, & 90's *** 90's *** Absolute Radio 90s Soft 90's Hit's Star 90's Lite 90's 90's Alternative 90's - Only 90's Hits *** Modern Rock *** Absolute Radio 00s ANN Hits rockXradio Today's Hits Niezalezne Rock Radio Purple - Only Rock Hits - Only Hits Power (top 40) UK Top 40 Rock *** Hard Rock *** Classic Hard Rock Heavy Metal Radio Today's Hard Rock Munich's Hardest Hits Pure Rock - Hard Rock & Metal GRIT - Hard Rock Rock! (Hard Rock) Hair Voltage Radio Shock Box Pirate Station Pirate Rock Maximum Rock *** Punk *** Punk Hard Core Pop Punk Garage Punk *** Metal *** From Hell Aggression Post Rock Metal Tome Radio ChroniX Metal Metal Masters Dark Metal Metal Assault Radio *** Progressive Rock *** Progressive Rock Heaven Starstream Prog Rock Power Prog Radio Prog Rock Yesterday & Today *** Christian Rock *** Contemporary Christian TheBlast.FM Christian Power Praise Christian Rock *** Avant Garde & Mix *** Drone Zone: Ambient Secret Agent Digitalis Cliqhop Mission Control Doomed: Dark Music Black Rock Dreamscapes J-Pop AND MORE... FAQs Q: Where can I find these stations online? A: Each of the stations are run independently and have their own online presence. There are several online directories where you can find the stations featured in the app. Q: Why does the music occasionally skip? A: When songs are skipping, it is often because 1) that station's server has recently been reset or 2) the internet isn't filling the audio buffer fast enough. Usually these issues are resolved with faster internet, changing to a new station, or they resolve on their own after the server resets. Q: Why are some stations blank at times? A: Some of these stations are controlled by real DJs and if they aren't playing anything at the time or their site is down no music will play. Fortunately we have a variety of channels so you will always have a lot to choose from. For more information, including Terms of Service & Privacy Policy, visit myindieapp.com. Thanks for listening! Enjoy! Nick MyIndieApp.com

About

MIDI Patch

This app acts as a MIDI message translator, converting incoming PC, CC, or Note On messages from Bluetooth devices into SysEx messages. It allows users to map controller inputs to control various MIDI-enabled hardware, such as guitar amps, by defining custom patches and message translations.

Highlights
  • MIDI message translation (PC/CC/Note On to SysEx)
  • Unlimited user-defined patches
  • Customizable inbound and outbound message mapping
  • Value translation options (toggle, min/max)
  • User-defined devices and functions
  • Automatic patch saving and file backup/restore
  • Bluetooth MIDI device discovery
Features
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MIDI Patch is a MIDI enabled App that listens for and processes inbound PC, CC or Note On MIDI messages received from bluetooth MIDI devices/apps and translates these messages to SysEx MIDI messages, which are relayed/sent outbound to connected bluetooth MIDI devices/apps based. The App is essentially a relay/broker and translator of MIDI messages from PC/CC/Note On to SysEx MIDI messages. The App will listen and send to any MIDI bluetooth devices or MIDI enabled apps connected to the iPad or iPhone.   While use cases can be wide and vary based on specific user requirements, the typical use of MIDI Patch would consist of mapping inbound messages from MIDI enabled foot controllers capable of sending PC, CC or Note On MIDI messages and generate SysEx MIDI messages intended for devices such as guitar amps, allowing use of generic MIDI foot controllers or MIDI apps to adjust guitar amp settings that support/expect SysEx messages. The app includes in-app configuration for specific guitar amps (Boss Waza Air, Katana Air, Katana Air EX, Katana GO, Katana MkII, Katana Gen3, Pocket GT, Valeton GP-5 and GP-50) but can also be configured for any MIDI device or App that expects/receives SysEx messages. Each patch is user defined based on specifying the inbound message to listen for (PC, CC or Note On) and configure the translation of this message to an outbound SysEx message by specifying a device, a function (either using in-app configured devices/functions or user defined ones) and the value logic to apply (specific value or received value with optional value translation such as Toggle and Minimum/Maximum clamping). Specific features include: - Unlimited user defined patches consisting of inbound and outbound message configuration. - Support for both PC, CC, Note On inbound messages (will listen for either PC, CC or Note On). - Each patch will translate/build the outbound SysEx message by selecting a Device, Function, and Source of Value handling. - The Source of Value can be set to Specific Value (send a constant value each each time the patch is invoked) or Received Value (will send the received CC code value). - Additional Value Translation is available for the Received Value scenario including Toggle (0=0/OFF and 1-127=1/ON) or Minimum/Maximum (received value will be converted to a value within a set minimum and maximum value). - User defined Devices and Functions can be created and become available for use in defined patches. - Patch configuration is automatically saved between sessions and can also be backed and restored to/from file. - A bluetooth device discovery page is available from within the app (to view/select the connection state of Bluetooth MIDI devices). IMPORTANT: This app includes configuration which works with some of the current Boss amps and Valeton pedals, with no guarantee of compatibility with future firmware releases. DISCLAIMER: By using MIDI Patch (the "Software"), you acknowledge and agree that the Software is provided on an "as is" basis, without any warranties or guarantees of any kind, whether expressed or implied. You assume all responsibility and risk for the use of this Software. You agree that you shall not hold the developer liable for any damages, losses, or liabilities, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Software.

Screenshots

Rock Radio!2 screens
MIDI Patch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rock Radio! at Free against MIDI Patch's $9.99. Rock Radio! also leads on ratings volume (214 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). MIDI Patch's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On review sentiment, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Rock Radio! is free to download; MIDI Patch costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MIDI Patch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rock Radio! has 214 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Rock Radio!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of MIDI Patch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rock Radio! ships an update every 3 months, MIDI Patch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Rock Radio! versus MIDI Patch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRock Radio!MIDI Patch
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.6 (214 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings214 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating+94+
DeveloperNick CulbertsonStephane Villeneuve

Customer experience

Rock Radio!

All ratings212 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative4.2%

MIDI Patch

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Rock Radio!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Yacht Rock Miami not working
  • Station cuts out frequently
  • Classic Deep Cuts station won't play

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add Hillsong Christian station
  • Display song/artist before entering station
  • List of favorite stations

MIDI Patch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rock Radio!

No in-app purchases

None

MIDI Patch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rock Radio! free?
Rock Radio! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIDI Patch free?
MIDI Patch costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rock Radio! or MIDI Patch?
MIDI Patch is rated higher. Rock Radio! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while MIDI Patch averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Rock Radio! or MIDI Patch have ads?
Rock Radio! shows ads; MIDI Patch does not.
Which is updated more often, Rock Radio! or MIDI Patch?
Rock Radio! ships an update every 3 months, and MIDI Patch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rock Radio! was updated on November 6, 2026 and MIDI Patch on November 4, 2026.

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