Midi Chief vs Bulldog Samples
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Midi Chief
Connect and control your music setup with universal MIDI connectivity. Supports both USB and Bluetooth MIDI devices, offering enhanced control for select Bluetooth gear. Designed for musicians of all levels to manage rigs and focus on performance.
- Universal MIDI connectivity
- USB MIDI device support
- Bluetooth (BLE) MIDI device support
- Specialized support for select Bluetooth devices
- Responsive and intuitive performance interface
- Central MIDI control hub for iOS
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Universal MIDI Connectivity Easily connect and control your setup with support for both MIDI USB devices and Bluetooth (BLE) MIDI devices—giving you flexibility whether you're in the studio or on stage. Smart Bluetooth Integration Go beyond standard MIDI control. Midi Chief provides specialized support for select Bluetooth devices, including: Tonex Plug Tonex Pedal Neural DSP Nano Cortex Enjoy enhanced control and deeper interaction tailored specifically for these devices. Note: Tonex One is currently not supported. Tonex One+ will be supported soon. Built for Performance Whether you're tweaking tones, switching presets, or managing complex rigs, Midi Chief delivers a responsive and intuitive experience so you can stay focused on your music. Simple. Powerful. Reliable. From beginners to professionals, Midi Chief is your central hub for MIDI control on iOS.
Bulldog Samples
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Bulldog Samples e um workstation/sampler multitimbral profissional para iPad e iPhone com cinco motores de sintese e samplers de alta qualidade. 5 MOTORES INCLUIDOS Política de Privacidade: https://bulldogsamples.com.br/app-bulldog-samples-politica-de-privacidade/ Termos de Uso (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Bulldog Synth: sintese virtual analogica com 4 OSCs, filtro SVF, envelopes AHDSR e 4 slots de efeitos - Bulldog FM: motor DX7 compativel, carrega cartuchos .syx originais de Yamaha DX7 - Bulldog Organ: Hammond B3 com 9 drawbars, Leslie rotary, percussao e vibrato/chorus - Bulldog EP: Rhodes Mark I e Wurlitzer 200A com tremolo, chorus e overdrive - Bulldog Pianos: Piano de concerto em SFZ com amostras de alta resolucao PERFORMANCE EM TEMPO REAL - Ate 16 tracks por Scene, cada uma com motor independente - 256 Scenes (128 Banco A + 128 Banco B) com crossfade de 120ms - Mixer de performance com VU meters, volume, pan, mute e solo por canal - Sample Pads 8: grade de 8 pads one-shot para loops e efeitos ao vivo (Pro) PLANOS - Free: Rhodes/Wurlitzer + Black Steinway + ate 4 Scenes - gratis para sempre - Start: Synth + Organ + Todos os Pianos + Scenes ilimitadas - Pro: Todos os 5 motores + Sample Pads + Scenes ilimitadas Todos os planos incluem teste gratis de 7 dias. Cancele quando quiser.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bulldog Samples at Free against Midi Chief's $7.99. Bulldog Samples also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.2). Midi Chief's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads 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
Bulldog Samples is free to download; Midi Chief costs $7.99 up front. Bulldog Samples sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Midi Chief asks for nothing beyond the download.
Midi Chief ships an update every 3 weeks, Bulldog Samples every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Midi Chief | Bulldog Samples |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 938 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcos Gennari Patroni | Jose Alcides101674355581 |
In-app purchases
Midi Chief
No in-app purchases
Bulldog Samples
- Plano Start7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Plano Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Plano Start (Anual)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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- Plano Pro (Anual)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
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