Comparison

KQ MIDI Modulate vs Tintopia

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

Head to head
About

KQ MIDI Modulate

This tool is designed for advanced MIDI users to manipulate and route MIDI signals. It offers extensive control over signal conversion, note triggering, and pad-based MIDI output, including AUv3 plugins. It does not produce sound on its own.

Highlights
  • MIDI signal conversion
  • 8x16 pad output
  • Free MIDI device routing
  • AUv3 plugins included
  • Note and control signal triggering
  • Customizable signal filtering
Features
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This is a tool for MIDI experts. Not recommended for beginners. - This app by itself does not produce sound. - It converts input MIDI signals and outputs them. - You can use 8x16 pads to output any MIDI signal. - You can route MIDI devices freely. - This app includes 2 AUv3 Plugins. - Compatible only with MIDI 1.0; MIDI 2.0 is not supported. - The developer uses this app conveniently with a MIDI wind controller. Convert Converts the values of control signals. Cannot be set per channel. Note Ctrl, Threshold: Transmit note on messages only if the value of the Note Ctrl is above the threshold. Key: Key of the note signal Vel1: Velocity of Note On Vel0: Velocity of Note Off CC: Control Change AT: Channel Aftertouch PB: Pitch Bend PC: Program Change N/A: Not applicable HR: High Resolution - when enabled, handles 14-bit signals. E: Envelope, tap to open the settings window. F: Filter, tap to open the settings window. LPF: Low-pass filter, smoothes out value changes. The higher the Strength value, the slower the change. HPF: High-pass filter, applies only abrupt value changes. The value automatically approaches the Return Base value. The higher the Strength value, the faster the change. Tap the graph to switch between line graph, history, and bar graph. Long press the graph and tap “Edit Curve” to edit the curve. "- 0 +" denotes the offset; this value is added to the input value. Press the button in the top left corner to switch to a minimized view. The "!" in the top right corner is the panic button. Pressing it sends All Notes Off and All Sound Off messages. Trigger Sends signals according to the rules upon receiving specified MIDI signals. You can specify channels. Harmony: Shifted note signals Channel Rewrite: Rewrite of channels Signal Trigger: Trigger of any MIDI signal Value Offset: Increment/decrement of value Filter: Suppression of transmission Pad Consists of 8x16 pads. Note: Note signal CC/AT/PB Oneshot: Control signal (when pressed) CC/AT/PB On/Off: Control signal (press/release) Program: Patch Change (bank selectable) Convert Offset: Offset specification for the Convert screen Load Preset: File loading on the Profiles screen Misc/SysEx: Any signal Latch: Pads become toggles. If a group is specified, the pads act as radio buttons. Options Key Delay: Delays Note On Velocity Convert: When outputting Vel1 in Convert, select whether to always convert or only when legato is not present MIDI Rx Channel: Receiving channel MIDI Tx Channel: Transmitting channel Filter Other Channel: Suppress transmission of channels other than receiving channel Duplicated Notes: Specifies handling of duplicated notes Note that: The application and description contain machine-translated text.

About

Tintopia

Design unique, vibrant wallpapers with an interactive mesh gradient editor. Explore color harmonies, add textures, and save your creations. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Interactive mesh gradient editor
  • Color Harmony wheel
  • Texture overlays
  • Customizable color palettes
  • Ad-free and private experience
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Create stunning wallpapers in seconds with Tintopia, the premium mesh gradient wallpaper maker for iPhone and iPad. No ads. No tracking. No subscriptions. Pay once, create forever. Mesh Gradient Engine - Craft rich, multi-color wallpapers using an interactive mesh grid. - Drag control points, pick colors, and watch your design come to life in real time. - Adjust grid density from 2×2 up to 6×6 for simple gradients or intricate blends. AI Palette Generation - Describe a mood or a scene — "calm forest at dusk," "warm sunset over the city" — and get a matching color palette in seconds. - Powered entirely by on-device Apple Intelligence: fast, free, and completely private. An offline generator keeps things working even when Apple Intelligence isn't available. Palette from Photo - Pull a palette straight from any photo and apply it to your mesh gradient with a tap. Your Library + iCloud Sync - Save, name, and organize your palettes and gradients in one place. - Restore any saved gradient back into the editor to keep refining it. - Everything syncs across your iPhone and iPad with iCloud. Export Anywhere - Copy colors as Hex, CSS, or SwiftUI code, or export a palette as an .ase file for Adobe apps. Home Screen Widget & Shortcuts - Keep a favorite palette one glance away with a Home Screen widget. - Generate a palette hands-free with Siri and the Shortcuts app. Color Harmony - Explore color theory with an interactive color wheel. - Generate palettes using Complementary, Analogous, Triadic, and Split Complementary harmonies, then apply them to your wallpaper with a single tap. Texture Overlays - Add depth and character with 5 GPU-powered textures: Noise, Grain, Paper, Fabric, and Geometric. Fine-tune intensity and scale to get the perfect look. Curated & Custom Palettes - Browse 16+ handcrafted color palettes or build your own. - Save, name, and reuse your palettes anytime. Features at a Glance - Interactive mesh gradient editor with draggable control points - AI palette generation from a text prompt (on-device) - Extract palettes from your photos - Palette & gradient library with iCloud sync - Export as Hex, CSS, SwiftUI, or .ase - Color Harmony wheel with 4 harmony types - 5 texture overlays with adjustable intensity and scale - 16+ curated palettes + custom palette builder - Home Screen widget and Shortcuts support - Shuffle for instant random wallpaper inspiration - Smooth and vivid color modes - Save to Photos or share anywhere - Clean, gesture-driven interface Privacy First No ads. No analytics. No data collection. Even the AI runs entirely on your device — your prompts and creations never leave your iPhone or iPad. Tintopia only accesses a photo when you choose one to build a palette, and saves wallpapers straight back to your library. Transform your screen with wallpapers as unique as you are.

Screenshots

KQ MIDI Modulate4 screens
Tintopia4 screens

Verdict

The call

KQ MIDI Modulate and Tintopia both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Tintopia's written reviews are positive against 67% of KQ MIDI Modulate's. Tintopia also leads on price ($1.99 vs $5.99). KQ MIDI Modulate's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On rating, ratings volume, 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

KQ MIDI Modulate costs $5.99 and Tintopia $1.99 up front. 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 — 5.0 for KQ MIDI Modulate against 5.0 for Tintopia. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of KQ MIDI Modulate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tintopia's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KQ MIDI Modulate ships an update fortnightly, Tintopia every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KQ MIDI Modulate versus Tintopia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKQ MIDI ModulateTintopia
Price$5.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyouta KiraFernando Bunn

Customer experience

KQ MIDI Modulate

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Tintopia

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

In-app purchases

None

KQ MIDI Modulate

No in-app purchases

None

Tintopia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KQ MIDI Modulate free?
KQ MIDI Modulate costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tintopia free?
Tintopia costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KQ MIDI Modulate or Tintopia?
KQ MIDI Modulate and Tintopia are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do KQ MIDI Modulate or Tintopia have ads?
Neither KQ MIDI Modulate nor Tintopia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KQ MIDI Modulate or Tintopia?
KQ MIDI Modulate ships an update fortnightly, and Tintopia every 11 months. Most recently, KQ MIDI Modulate was updated on October 6, 2026 and Tintopia on October 7, 2026.

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