# iMIDIPatchbay vs Midi Controller

The clearest difference is price: Midi Controller at Free against iMIDIPatchbay's $14.99. iMIDIPatchbay's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 41%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Midi Controller is free to download; iMIDIPatchbay costs $14.99 up front. iMIDIPatchbay sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Midi Controller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for iMIDIPatchbay against 4.1 for Midi Controller. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 42 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of iMIDIPatchbay's written reviews are positive against 41% of Midi Controller's.

iMIDIPatchbay ships an update every 2 months, Midi Controller every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMIDIPatchbay | Midi Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imidipatchbay/id622204114/reviews)** | [4.1 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-controller-remote-and-usb/id1470513354/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | **67.2% of reviews** | 40.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Johannes Doerr](https://appshunter.io/developer/622204117) | [Mizo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820590289) |

## What reviewers say

### iMIDIPatchbay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imidipatchbay/id622204114)

Organize your entire MIDI setup from a central point. Easily create split and layer configurations, send program changes, and filter controller data for external sound devices. Store and recall configurations as songs, and manage setlists for performances.

**Highlights:** Create split and layer configurations, Send Program Changes and control changes, Transpose sounds and rig, Filter controller data, Store and recall configurations as songs, Create setlists for performances, Link PDF documents to songs

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiple masters | $9.99 | one-time |
| Setlists | $9.99 | one-time |


### Midi Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-controller-remote-and-usb/id1470513354)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile MIDI controller. Send notes, control changes, and program changes wirelessly or via USB to any compatible DAW or hardware. Customize your workspace with unlimited, dynamic controls.

**Highlights:** USB, WLAN, and Bluetooth connectivity, Customizable buttons, pads, and sliders, Send Notes, CC, and Program Change values, Works with macOS and CoreMidi compatible hardware, No additional software required, Dynamic control creation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly: MIDI Controller | $3.99 | per month |
| Lifetime: MIDI Controller | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMIDIPatchbay free?

iMIDIPatchbay costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Midi Controller free?

Midi Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iMIDIPatchbay or Midi Controller?

iMIDIPatchbay is rated higher. iMIDIPatchbay averages 4.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Midi Controller averages 4.1 from 42 ratings.

### Do iMIDIPatchbay or Midi Controller have ads?

Neither iMIDIPatchbay nor Midi Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iMIDIPatchbay or Midi Controller?

iMIDIPatchbay ships an update every 2 months, and Midi Controller every 7 months. Most recently, iMIDIPatchbay was updated on October 2, 2026 and Midi Controller on October 18, 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.*