Comparison

Note Spark vs MIDI Host

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

Head to head
About

Note Spark

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Note Spark is a practice app that helps you remember and improve your musical skills. You can record a digital piano performance and visualize it, or share it with your friends! Key Features: - Practice mode: Play along a MIDI track - Recording: Record a single track MIDI with a cable or Bluetooth - Backtracking track: Overlay tracks from Apple Music and record along with your favorite songs* - Open MIDI files and share your songs - Looping, editing and much more! Whether you're looking to save or visualize your musical performance, or want to learn/transcribe songs by ear, this app is the right tool for you! Note: - You might experience some latency when using Bluetooth audio devices. When connected to Bluetooth headphones or speakers, you might notice audio not lining up with visuals.  - If you're using Bluetooth MIDI, you can adjust the input latency in the app's Settings.

About

MIDI Host

This app acts as a professional MIDI patchbay for your mobile devices, allowing you to visually route MIDI signals from controllers to multiple synthesizers. It supports various connection types and offers zero latency for lag-free performance. A dedicated button helps manage "stuck notes" during live shows.

Highlights
  • Multi-device MIDI routing
  • Universal USB-C, Bluetooth LE, WIDI support
  • Zero latency CoreMIDI engine
  • "MIDI Panic" button for stuck notes
  • Minimalist interface for live performance
Features
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MIDI Host transforms your iPhone or iPad into a professional MIDI Patchbay. Forget about buying expensive hardware adapters; route the signal from your MIDI controllers to multiple synthesizers at the same time in an intuitive and visual way. KEY FEATURES: • Multi-Device Routing: Connect multiple inputs (IN) to multiple outputs (OUT) simultaneously. • Universal Support: Works flawlessly with powered USB-C hubs, USB MIDI keyboards, Bluetooth LE, and WIDI devices (CME). • Zero Latency: Built on Apple's powerful native CoreMIDI engine for an instant, lag-free data flow. • "MIDI Panic" Button: Save your live performance. A single tap sends CC reset commands to all your devices to stop "stuck notes" instantly. • Interface for Musicians: Brutalist and minimalist design built for the stage. No hidden menus, just clear, large switches. Ideal for mobile producers, portable setups, and live performances. Compatible with brands like Teenage Engineering, Akai, Roland, Korg, Yamaha, and more.

Screenshots

Note Spark4 screens
MIDI Host4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Note Spark at $1.99 against MIDI Host's $6.99. Note Spark also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On 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

Note Spark costs $1.99 and MIDI Host $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Note Spark versus MIDI Host: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNote SparkMIDI Host
Price$1.99 — better$6.99
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB4 MB
Age rating4++4
DevelopermanolofdezBenjamin Camarena

In-app purchases

None

Note Spark

No in-app purchases

None

MIDI Host

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Note Spark free?
Note Spark costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIDI Host free?
MIDI Host costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Note Spark or MIDI Host have ads?
Neither Note Spark nor MIDI Host shows ads.

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