Comparison

MIDI Wheels vs TinyTone

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

TinyTone

Create professional synth patches for music production and live performance. Design sounds in real-time with a powerful synthesizer engine, dual oscillators, and extensive modulation options. Export and import patches, and use it as an AUv3 plugin in DAWs.

Highlights
  • Powerful synthesizer engine
  • Dual oscillators with FM synthesis
  • Real-time audition with touch pads
  • External MIDI keyboard support
  • Unlimited user patch storage
  • AUv3 Audio Unit support
  • JSON export/import for patches
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TinyTone is a full-featured synthesizer sound source for iPhone sound design, stage performance, and recording. Using the on-screen controllers and a MIDI keyboard, you can design and monitor professional synth patches in real time. In addition to standalone app use, ToneEditor can also be loaded as an AUv3 Audio Unit into DAWs such as GarageBand and used as a sound source. It also works as a sound editor for its sister app, TinyTone, allowing you to reproduce consistent sounds with the same sound engine. <Features> ・Powerful Synthesizer Engine Equipped with dual oscillators, envelopes, filters, modulation, delay, limiter, and more. Enables complex sound design. Dual Oscillators with FM Synthesis, switch between Mix and Chain modes for rich tonal possibilities. ・Real-Time Audition Play single notes, chords, and transposition using touch pads. Hear sound changes instantly as you adjust sliders. External input via MIDI keyboard is also supported. ・Preset Management Unlimited user patch storage. ・JSON Export / Import Export patches as JSON. Share via Files app or clipboard. ・AUv3 Support Can be embedded as an AU instrument in DAWs like GarageBand. Reproduces consistent sounds with the same synthesis engine. <How to Use> 【Standalone】 1. Select a preset or start creating from a new patch. 2. Play sounds using the test pad at the bottom of the screen; adjust parameters with sliders to confirm real-time sound changes. 3. Save your created patch to a user slot. 【Using with DAWs (GarageBand, etc.)】 1. Add TinyTone (AU) to a track. 2. Select a factory preset or saved patch from the AU preset selection screen. 3. Play the DAW keyboard to output sound. <Important> ・When using simultaneously with camera or audio apps, noise may occur depending on your environment. Please be careful with output volume. ・Listening to loud audio for extended periods can affect your hearing. When using headphones or speakers, always check your surroundings and volume level. ・Some DAWs (e.g. Ableton Live 11) may not detect iOS-app AUv3 plug-ins. Logic Pro, MainStage, and GarageBand are recommended. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://flicker-jp.com/privacy

Screenshots

MIDI Wheels4 screens
TinyTone3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TinyTone at none against MIDI Wheels's 1. TinyTone also leads on ads (none vs shown). MIDI Wheels's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, 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

Both are free to download. MIDI Wheels sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TinyTone asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIDI Wheels ships an update every 2 days, TinyTone weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MIDI Wheels versus TinyTone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDI WheelsTinyTone
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKohta MakinoKEISUKE TONE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MIDI Wheels

One-time1
  • 広告削除$3.99
None

TinyTone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDI Wheels free?
MIDI Wheels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TinyTone free?
TinyTone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MIDI Wheels or TinyTone have ads?
MIDI Wheels shows ads; TinyTone does not.
Which is updated more often, MIDI Wheels or TinyTone?
MIDI Wheels ships an update every 2 days, and TinyTone weekly. Most recently, MIDI Wheels was updated on October 6, 2026 and TinyTone on October 10, 2026.

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