Comparison

TinyMIDI vs Carrier Wave

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

Head to head
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/

About

Carrier Wave

This application is a modern QSO logger for amateur radio operators, designed for fast and reliable contact logging from any location. It offers seamless syncing with popular services, real-time monitoring, and advanced features like AI-powered transcription.

Highlights
  • Fast command-driven logging
  • Sync contacts to QRZ, POTA, Ham2K
  • Real-time POTA and RBN monitoring
  • POTA activation management
  • AI-powered CW transcription
  • iCloud sync
  • Detailed statistics
Features
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Carrier Wave is a fast, modern QSO logger for amateur radio operators. Log contacts from the field or the shack, sync to your favorite services, and track your progress - all from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. KEY FEATURES - Fast command-driven logging with quick-entry shortcuts and keyboard accessory bar - Sync contacts to QRZ, Parks on the Air (POTA), and Ham2K LoFi - Real-time POTA and Reverse Beacon Network (RBN) spot monitoring with map view - POTA activation management with rove support, auto-spotting, and two-fer parks - CW recording and AI-powered transcription with karaoke-style playback - iCloud sync across all your devices - Automatic and manual database backups with iCloud Drive mirroring - ADIF import and export - Detailed statistics: bands, modes, DXCC entities, grids, states, parks - Social activity feed with friends list and on-air notifications - Apple Watch companion with live session updates and solar conditions - Landscape and iPad layouts with resizable sidebar panes - Accessibility: VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and Reduce Motion support Carrier Wave is built for operators who want a fast, reliable logger that stays out of their way. Whether you are activating a park, chasing DX, or working a contest, it is designed to keep up with you.

Screenshots

TinyMIDI3 screens
Carrier Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TinyMIDI at Free against Carrier Wave's $4.99. TinyMIDI also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On update cadence, 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; Carrier Wave costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TinyMIDI ships an update every 8 days, Carrier Wave weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TinyMIDI versus Carrier Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinyMIDICarrier Wave
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB60 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperN6ARA ElectronicsJames Vana

In-app purchases

None

TinyMIDI

No in-app purchases

None

Carrier Wave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TinyMIDI free?
TinyMIDI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carrier Wave free?
Carrier Wave costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TinyMIDI or Carrier Wave have ads?
Neither TinyMIDI nor Carrier Wave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TinyMIDI or Carrier Wave?
TinyMIDI ships an update every 8 days, and Carrier Wave weekly. Most recently, TinyMIDI was updated on October 3, 2026 and Carrier Wave on October 1, 2026.

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