MIDI Piano vs SynthBridge MIDI Synth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MIDI Piano
Transform your device into a versatile piano. Play with your keyboard, touchscreen, or a MIDI controller, and customize sounds with your own files. Ideal for beginners and experienced musicians alike.
- Multiple input options (keyboard, touchscreen, MIDI)
- Load custom SoundFont files
- Realistic sound and dynamic customization
- Adjustable key sensitivity and effects
- Lightweight and easy to use
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Turn your device into a full-featured piano with MIDI Piano! Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this app offers a seamless way to play, practice, and explore music. Features: Multiple Input Options – Play using your computer keyboard, touchscreen, or a connected MIDI keyboard for an authentic piano experience. Custom Soundfonts – Load your own SoundFont (.sf2) files and choose from a vast range of instruments to match your style. Realistic Sound & Feel – Enjoy high-quality audio with dynamic sound customization. Flexible Controls – Adjust key sensitivity, reverb, sustain, and other settings to tailor your sound. Lightweight & Easy to Use – No complicated setup—just load and play! The free version allows you to create music with the included General MIDI soundfont using any instrument with keyboard and multi touch controls. Upgrade to the full version to unlock all features, including MIDI keyboard input, custom sound fonts, and app theme customizations. Whether you’re composing, practicing, or just having fun, MIDI Piano brings the joy of music to your fingertips. Download now and start playing!
SynthBridge MIDI Synth
Transform your device into a versatile MIDI sound module and virtual piano. Load SoundFont files, connect controllers, and utilize expressive performance tools for practice, production, or live music.
- MIDI controller support (Bluetooth, USB, Network)
- SoundFont (SF2/SF3) loading and playback
- Multi-touch piano keyboard and drum pads
- Pitch bend and modulation wheels
- MIDI file playback and recording
- Customizable velocity curves
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Connect your MIDI keyboard, choose a sound, and play. SynthBridge turns your phone or tablet into a portable sound module and practice workspace. You can also start with the on-screen piano and drum pads. Your sounds: use the built-in library or import SF2/SF3 SoundFonts. Layer sounds and adjust their balance, effects and keyboard ranges. Your keyboard: connect compatible USB MIDI or Bluetooth MIDI devices. Control supported parameters with MIDI CC messages. Your practice: play MIDI files, follow the note visualization, and combine a metronome, loops and Style accompaniment. Your ideas: record MIDI performances, keep named drafts, preview takes and export MIDI files. MIDI files can also be converted to WAV or AAC audio. Your setup: save performance scenes and return to your sounds and playing settings. Use portrait or landscape layouts on phones and tablets. Some features and resources require in-app purchases. iOS or iPadOS 15.0 or later. USB and Bluetooth MIDI require compatible devices and accessories. https://synth.64bit.us/privacy.html https://synth.64bit.us/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SynthBridge MIDI Synth at none against MIDI Piano's shown. SynthBridge MIDI Synth also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. MIDI Piano sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SynthBridge MIDI Synth sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MIDI Piano against 4.8 for SynthBridge MIDI Synth. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively.
MIDI Piano ships an update every 4 months, SynthBridge MIDI Synth every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MIDI Piano | SynthBridge MIDI Synth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Brandon Stecklein | 啟东 徐 |
Customer experience
MIDI Piano
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In-app purchases
MIDI Piano
- MIDI Piano Premium$2.99
SynthBridge MIDI Synth
- Cloud Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Cloud Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Supporter Tip$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Supporter Plus$4.99
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- SynthBridge Pro$4.99
- Supporter Patron$9.99
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