Comparison

iFTx vs TinyMIDI

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

Head to head
About

iFTx

This app enables seamless communication using FT8 and FT4 digital modes directly from your iOS device. Enjoy portable digital connections, effortless operation with a user-friendly interface, and reliable performance for global contact.

Highlights
  • FT8 and FT4 digital modes
  • Portable digital communication
  • Global operator connections
  • User-friendly interface
  • Integrated QSO logging
Features
Currently charting
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Introducing iFTx: The Essential iOS App for FT8 and FT4 Digital Modes! - Seamlessly Engage: iFTx brings FT8 and FT4 digital modes to your iOS device, enabling convenient and portable digital communication. - Anytime, Anywhere: Enjoy the flexibility to connect with operators globally from the comfort of your iOS device. - Effortless Operation: Navigate the user-friendly interface for quick setup and real-time messaging. - Reliable Performance: Experience clear signals and adapt to changing propagation conditions with ease. - Log Your Success: Keep track of your contacts effortlessly with integrated QSO logging.

About

TinyMIDI

Features
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Companion app for the TinyMIDI Morse Code paddle adapter. Allows users to: • Pair TinyMIDI devices via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) • Use a side tone generator with adjustable WPM • Test external key input • Test capacitive touch paddle Privacy Policy: https://n6ara.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

iFTx4 screens
TinyMIDI3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TinyMIDI at Free against iFTx's $1.99. TinyMIDI also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). iFTx's advantage is chart position (#88 vs unranked). On ads, 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

TinyMIDI is free to download; iFTx costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iFTx ships an update every 6 months, TinyMIDI every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
iFTx versus TinyMIDI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFTxTinyMIDI
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (70 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings70 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#88 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph NadigN6ARA Electronics

In-app purchases

None

iFTx

No in-app purchases

None

TinyMIDI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iFTx free?
iFTx costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TinyMIDI free?
TinyMIDI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iFTx or TinyMIDI have ads?
Neither iFTx nor TinyMIDI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iFTx or TinyMIDI?
iFTx ships an update every 6 months, and TinyMIDI every 8 days. Most recently, iFTx was updated on October 3, 2026 and TinyMIDI on October 3, 2026.

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