Comparison

KQ MIDI Modulate vs AIArtMuse

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

AIArtMuse

Features
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AIArtMuse: AI Image Generator Turn your imagination into stunning artwork with AIArtMuse. Simply enter a prompt, choose your favorite art style, and watch your ideas come to life in seconds. Whether you want to create digital paintings, fantasy scenes, anime characters, wallpapers, avatars, concept art, or unique social media content, AIArtMuse makes AI-powered art creation simple and inspiring. Key Features * Turn text prompts into AI-generated images * Explore a variety of artistic styles * Create unique avatars, wallpapers, and illustrations * Save and share your favorite creations * Generate beautiful artwork in seconds * No professional design experience required AIArtMuse Premium Unlock premium features and enjoy an enhanced creative experience with one of the following membership options: * Weekly Membership * Yearly Membership * Lifetime Membership Weekly and yearly memberships are auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account after purchase confirmation. Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. The Lifetime Membership is a one-time purchase and does not automatically renew. Privacy Policy:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Oo-FaxtolybMYj-ECyyTD07kNpyflWGjAj9rl5AQCH8/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XpzUtme49knXeKxTsVptPIt71umfhANWUhgGSo406IQ/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

KQ MIDI Modulate4 screens
AIArtMuse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AIArtMuse at Free against KQ MIDI Modulate's $5.99. AIArtMuse also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). KQ MIDI Modulate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

AIArtMuse is free to download; KQ MIDI Modulate costs $5.99 up front. AIArtMuse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. KQ MIDI Modulate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KQ MIDI Modulate ships an update fortnightly, AIArtMuse every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
KQ MIDI Modulate versus AIArtMuse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKQ MIDI ModulateAIArtMuse
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB63 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRyouta KiraTaiyuan Juli Caiyuan Network Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

KQ MIDI Modulate

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

AIArtMuse

Subscriptions2
  • week vip$3.997 Days
  • year vip$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime vip$19.99

Questions

Is KQ MIDI Modulate free?
KQ MIDI Modulate costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AIArtMuse free?
AIArtMuse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KQ MIDI Modulate or AIArtMuse have ads?
Neither KQ MIDI Modulate nor AIArtMuse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KQ MIDI Modulate or AIArtMuse?
KQ MIDI Modulate ships an update fortnightly, and AIArtMuse every 2 days. Most recently, KQ MIDI Modulate was updated on October 6, 2026 and AIArtMuse on October 6, 2026.

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