MelodyBox Player vs MIDI Magnet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MelodyBox Player
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Your favourite tracks. Your own collection. No streaming subscription required. MelodyBox turns the audio files in Files and iCloud Drive into a simple, personal music player. Import a few favourites or an entire folder, press play, and enjoy your music without ads, an account, or a monthly bill. LISTEN YOUR WAY • Import your own audio files from Files and iCloud Drive. • Browse a clear playlist with track titles, artists and album artwork when included in your files. • Shuffle, repeat and jump to the part you want to hear. • Your playlist is saved so you can return to your collection. • Play files offline once they are downloaded to your device. FREE, USEFUL, AND CLEAR Listen to full tracks for free while MelodyBox is open. There is no 30-second track limit. Your first three hours of listening also include PRO features: background playback and playlist reordering. After the trial, free foreground listening remains available. GO PRO ONCE Keep your music playing when you lock your iPhone or switch apps, and arrange your playlist in the order you want. PRO is an optional one-time in-app purchase with no subscription. The purchase screen shows your local App Store price. Already purchased PRO or the earlier paid app? Restore your purchase with the same Apple Account. No ads. No tracking. Your music stays yours. MelodyBox plays audio files you provide. It does not include a music catalogue or download songs from streaming services. Files stored only in iCloud need to be downloaded before offline listening.
MIDI Magnet
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a tactile control surface for MIDI hardware. Easily map and adjust every CC parameter with intuitive knobs and buttons, then save and recall presets for seamless sound design and live performance.
- Real-time CC parameter control
- Customizable knob and button layouts
- Save and recall presets
- Cloud sync for presets
- Bluetooth and USB MIDI support
- Custom device creation
- Parameter randomization and reset
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MIDI Magnet — hands-on control for your MIDI hardware. Stop digging through tiny screens and cryptic menus. MIDI Magnet turns your iPhone or iPad into a control surface for your synths, drum machines, and effects units — every CC parameter laid out as a knob you can actually touch. EVERY PARAMETER AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Pick your device from a growing library of brands and models, and MIDI Magnet instantly maps its CC parameters to a clean, touch-friendly layout. Tweak filters, envelopes, LFOs, and effects in real time — values are sent to your hardware the moment you move a knob. CONNECT YOUR WAY Works over Bluetooth MIDI for fully wireless control, or plug in over USB. Connect your device and you're good to go — no drivers, no setup headaches. SAVE AND RECALL PRESETS Dial in a sound you love? Save it as a preset and recall it anytime — all parameter values and the MIDI channel are restored and sent to your hardware with a tap. Sign in to sync your presets to the cloud and keep them safe across all your devices. MAKE IT YOURS Reorder parameters with drag and drop to match your workflow • Organize controls into custom groups with their own colors • Switch any parameter between knob and button control • Edit parameter names, ranges, and CC numbers • Light and dark themes TOOLS FOR SOUND DESIGN Randomize all parameters for instant inspiration — lock the ones you want to keep • Reset to defaults with one tap • Send Program Change messages to switch patches on your hardware • Send all current values at once to bring your hardware in sync YOUR GEAR NOT LISTED? Create a custom device with your own parameter mappings — perfect for rare gear, DIY synths, or anything with a MIDI spec sheet. Whether you're shaping sounds in the studio or tweaking live on stage, MIDI Magnet puts your hardware's full potential one touch away.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MIDI Magnet at none against MelodyBox Player's 1. MIDI Magnet also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. MelodyBox Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MIDI Magnet asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MelodyBox Player | MIDI Magnet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seishin Team SRL | Morningstar Engineering |
In-app purchases
MelodyBox Player
- Unlock Pro - Lifetime$4.99
MIDI Magnet
No in-app purchases
Questions
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