Comparison

Nostalgia FX vs MIDI Host

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

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About

Nostalgia FX

Transform your audio with a collection of retro effects inspired by vintage gaming consoles and analog gear. Add warmth, texture, and character to your mixes with unique reverbs, tape echoes, and modulation.

Highlights
  • Console Reverb with vintage gaming spaces
  • Tape Cassette Echo with warble and loop controls
  • BBD Chorus for analog-style modulation
  • EFX Module with Bit Crusher and Noise Machine
  • Global controls for quick shaping
  • Freeze button for creative effects
Features
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Playfully Retro Nostalgia is a quick, easy way to transform your sound — from spacious and dreamy to gritty lo-fi chaos. Inspired by vintage gaming consoles, cassette decks, and classic analog gear, it delivers instant character without the fuss. Just load it up, slide some faders, and your clean mix becomes something with warmth, texture, and personality. …an Audio Arcade Console Reverb gives you unique spaces inspired by vintage gaming consoles and the different vibe of each era. Tape Cassette Echo is an imaginative spin on analog tape delay — the kind you might’ve rigged up in your bedroom long before plugins existed. BBD Chorus takes you back with that warm, warbly magic, that started your FX obsession. The EFX Module packs everything you need to turn your sound into a retro lo-fi dream — with warmth, space, and a character that’s hard to find anywhere else. Features -Console Reverb with four distinct eras of vintage gaming spaces -Tape Cassette Echo with warble, tape spike, and loop length controls -BBD Chorus for warm, warbly, analog-style modulation -EFX Module with Speaker Output, Noise Machine, Tune & Tone, and Bit Crusher -Global controls for quick overall shaping -Freeze button for creative stutter and hold effects -Fully compatible with VST3, AAX, AU, AUv3, and Stand-alone

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

Nostalgia FX3 screens
MIDI Host4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nostalgia FX at 5.0 against MIDI Host's 4.0. Nostalgia FX also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). MIDI Host's advantage is price ($6.99 vs $9.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Nostalgia FX costs $9.99 and MIDI Host $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nostalgia FX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Nostalgia FX versus MIDI Host: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNostalgia FXMIDI Host
Price$9.99$6.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOSC AudioBenjamin Camarena

In-app purchases

None

Nostalgia FX

No in-app purchases

None

MIDI Host

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nostalgia FX free?
Nostalgia FX costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIDI Host free?
MIDI Host costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nostalgia FX or MIDI Host?
Nostalgia FX is rated higher. Nostalgia FX averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MIDI Host averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Nostalgia FX or MIDI Host have ads?
Neither Nostalgia FX nor MIDI Host shows ads.

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