Comparison

takeamidi vs Note to Be

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

Head to head
About

takeamidi

This tool allows you to monitor, filter, and record MIDI input. It captures recent MIDI data into a buffer, which can then be exported as a MIDI file. You can also use it to filter various MIDI message types.

Highlights
  • MIDI monitoring
  • MIDI filtering
  • Live MIDI sampling
  • Buffer recording (10s, 1m, 10m)
  • MIDI file export
  • Channel, System Common, Realtime, System Exclusive message support
  • Standalone and AUv3 support
Features
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“takeamidi” is a MIDI monitoring tool / MIDI filter / live sampler that allows you to quickly grab recent data as a MIDI file The application’s MIDI buffer contains recent 10 seconds / 1 minute / 10 minutes of MIDI input; The recording can be paused and cleared with appropriate buttons You can export the contents of the buffer by dragging a “file” icon in the lower left corner of the app window. Log window shows data of the selected time range You can use this app as a MIDI filter. It supports Channel, System Common, Realtime and System Exclusive messages to be displayed and / or filtered. Standalone and AUv3

About

Note to Be

This app offers advanced MIDI quantization for iOS musicians. It allows precise control over note selection, octave flexibility, and MIDI CC integration for crafting harmonious compositions and dynamic live performances. Supports microtonal scales and multi-synth setups.

Highlights
  • Customizable note and octave selection
  • MIDI CC to note conversion
  • Multi-synth channel assignment
  • Live performance toggles
  • Microtonal scale support (Scala Library)
  • MPE polyphonic playback
Features
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Take full control of your MIDI experience with Note to Be—the powerful iOS app designed to transform how you interact with your music. Whether you're working with a MIDI keyboard, sequencer, or MIDI CC input, Note to Be ensures your notes are perfectly quantized to the nearest selected note, allowing you to craft precise, harmonious compositions with ease. Key Features: - Customizable Note Selection: Choose individual notes from any octave, or apply your selection across the full -1 to +8 octave range. - Octave Flexibility: Work within the entire octave spectrum, selecting and unselecting notes with a simple tap. - MIDI CC Integration: Use MIDI CC from hardware controllers or apps like ShiftBud to convert control changes into quantized notes. Easily create chord voicings and dynamic live performances. - Multi-Synth Support: Assign different MIDI channels to multiple synths, allowing each to respond to the quantized MIDI output independently. - Live Performance Enhancement: Engage the 'all notes' toggle to instantly apply note selections across all octaves or quickly select notes in a specific key and scale. - Microtonality: Select a microtonal scale from the Scala Library with +5000 microtonal scales, or import your own to the iCloud folder. Play the MPE supported synths polyphonically. With Note to Be, your music becomes a canvas, and every note is a brushstroke. Unlock new creative possibilities and refine your sound with the precision of MIDI quantization, right from your iOS device. Note to Be is a MIDI app and does not produce any sound on its own. You need a MIDI input source and an audio output destination in order to work with Note to Be. The AUv3 plugin requires an AUv3 host app such as AUM, Logic Pro for iPad, Loopy Pro, Cubasis, Nanostudio, apeMatrix, Audiobus etc.

Screenshots

takeamidi4 screens
Note to Be4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Note to Be at 4.9 against takeamidi's 4.4. Note to Be also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 20%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). takeamidi's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

takeamidi costs $1.99 and Note to Be $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Note to Be holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of takeamidi's written reviews are positive against 50% of Note to Be's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

takeamidi ships an update every 2 weeks, Note to Be every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
takeamidi versus Note to Be: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertakeamidiNote to Be
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.4 (11 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexey NadzharovCem Olcay

Customer experience

takeamidi

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%

Note to Be

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

takeamidi

No in-app purchases

None

Note to Be

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is takeamidi free?
takeamidi costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Note to Be free?
Note to Be costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, takeamidi or Note to Be?
Note to Be is rated higher. takeamidi averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Note to Be averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do takeamidi or Note to Be have ads?
Neither takeamidi nor Note to Be shows ads.
Which is updated more often, takeamidi or Note to Be?
takeamidi ships an update every 2 weeks, and Note to Be every 9 days. Most recently, takeamidi was updated on September 9, 2026 and Note to Be on September 21, 2026.

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