# MIDI Patch vs Choppa

The clearest difference is rating: MIDI Patch at 5.0 against Choppa's 4.3. MIDI Patch also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Choppa's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

MIDI Patch costs $9.99 and Choppa $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MIDI Patch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MIDI Patch's written reviews are positive against 67% of Choppa's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Patch | Choppa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-patch/id6499078241/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choppa-live-sampler/id6759894845/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephane Villeneuve](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687514617) | [Elijah Lucian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881481954) |

## What reviewers say

### MIDI Patch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-patch/id6499078241)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Choppa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choppa-live-sampler/id6759894845)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Record audio, chop it into playable pads, and manipulate it like an instrument. This app offers advanced features like vinyl scratching, chord progressions, and wireless DAW integration for musicians and producers.

**Highlights:** Record and chop audio to pads, Vinyl scratching and pitch bending, Chord progressions and layered harmonies, Auto-chop by transient or pitch, Wireless DAW integration (Ableton Link), AUv3 plugin support, Multiple input sources

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Patch free?

MIDI Patch costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Choppa free?

Choppa costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MIDI Patch or Choppa?

MIDI Patch is rated higher. MIDI Patch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Choppa averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do MIDI Patch or Choppa have ads?

Neither MIDI Patch nor Choppa shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MIDI Patch or Choppa?

MIDI Patch ships an update every 2 weeks, and Choppa every 2 weeks. Most recently, MIDI Patch was updated on October 15, 2026 and Choppa on October 17, 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.*