Comparison

MIDI Wheels vs HALion Sonic Play

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

Head to head
About

MIDI Wheels

Features
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【あなたのiPhoneが、表現力豊かなMIDIコントローラーに!】 「機材を置くスペースがない」「外出先でも直感的に打ち込みたい」 そんなDTMerの理想を形にしたのが、この『MIDI Wheels』です。 BluetoothでPCにサクッと接続。ケーブルレスの自由な環境で、あなたのDAWを操りましょう! 【基本機能はすべて無料!】 ピッチベンド & モジュレーション: 物理ホイールのような滑らかなレスポンス。シンセサイザーの表現力が一気に広がります。 カスタムCCスライダー: エクスプレッション(CC11)やカットオフ(CC74)をアサイン済み。即戦力として使えます。 XYパッド: 2つのパラメータを同時にコントロール。直感的な音色変化を楽しめます。 ワイヤレス接続: 面倒な設定は不要。Bluetooth MIDIで机の上もスッキリ! 【広告削除(買い切り)でさらに集中!】 一度の購入で、画面下の広告を永久に非表示にします。 操作エリアが拡大: 広告が消えることで、XYパッドやホイールがさらに大きく、操作しやすくなります。 全設定をフル解放: XYパッドのサイズ変更など、すべてのカスタマイズ機能が使い放題に。 さあ、今すぐダウンロードして、自由な音楽制作を始めよう!

About

HALion Sonic Play

This mobile workstation instrument app provides over 2,000 sounds for iPhone and iPad. It's designed for quick sound shaping and seamless integration with AUv3-compatible DAWs, allowing for fast creation of professional tracks anywhere.

Highlights
  • Over 2,000 instrument sounds
  • AUv3 integration
  • Standalone use
  • Quick Controls for sound shaping
  • Arpeggiator
  • ADSR controls
Features
Currently charting
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Your go-to workstation instrument app for iPhone, iPad, and every AUv3-compatible mobile DAW HALion Sonic Play for iPhone and iPad brings the spirit of a full-blown workstation to your mobile setup; packed with more than 2,000 exceptional instrument sounds spanning every genre. From modern synths and punchy basses to expressive keys, pads, leads, and beyond, HALion Sonic Play is built to help you create finished, professional tracks fast — wherever inspiration hits. Whether you’re sketching ideas on the couch, building beats on the train, or polishing a full arrangement in the studio, HALion Sonic Play fits right in. Use it standalone for instant playability, or run it inside Cubasis and any AUv3-compatible DAW on iPhone and iPad for a seamless production workflow. - Your workstation instrument for iPhone, iPad, and every AUv3-compatible mobile DAW - More than 2,000 inspiring instrument sounds — ready for every genre - Quick Controls to shape and tweak sounds in seconds — no deep diving - Arpeggiator for instant motion, rhythm, and modern patterns - Quick ADSR controls for precise, musical envelope control - Works standalone or inside Cubasis and any AUv3-compatible DAW on iPhone and iPad Your sound, always within reach HALion Sonic Play is designed for speed, creativity, and great sound from the very first tap. Open the app and you’re immediately surrounded by a huge range of playable instruments, which can take you from a simple idea to a fully produced track in no time. Need movement? The arpeggiator brings instant energy and groove. Want to shape a sound quickly? Quick Controls and the ADSR page let you dial in punch, softness, brightness, or bite in seconds — so you stay in the flow. Whether you’re writing hooks, building chords, crafting textures, or laying down a full arrangement, HALion Sonic Play keeps things simple, musical, and fast, with all the depth you need for when you want to go further. Take your sound anywhere, start ideas instantly, and turn inspiration into standout tracks on iPhone and iPad. Technical support https://forums.steinberg.net If you like HALion Sonic Play, please support us by rating this app in the App Store! Thank you!

Screenshots

MIDI Wheels4 screens
HALion Sonic Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MIDI Wheels at Free against HALion Sonic Play's $19.99. HALion Sonic Play's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

MIDI Wheels is free to download; HALion Sonic Play costs $19.99 up front. MIDI Wheels sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HALion Sonic Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
MIDI Wheels versus HALion Sonic Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDI WheelsHALion Sonic Play
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating—4.9 (84 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—84 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#186 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKohta MakinoSteinberg Media Technologies GmbH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MIDI Wheels

One-time1
  • 広告削除$3.99
None

HALion Sonic Play

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDI Wheels free?
MIDI Wheels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HALion Sonic Play free?
HALion Sonic Play costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MIDI Wheels or HALion Sonic Play have ads?
MIDI Wheels shows ads; HALion Sonic Play does not.

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