# simpleMIDIController vs Omni

The clearest difference is price: Omni at Free against simpleMIDIController's $0.99. Omni also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). simpleMIDIController's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Omni is free to download; simpleMIDIController costs $0.99 up front. Omni sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. simpleMIDIController asks for nothing beyond the download.

simpleMIDIController holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Omni has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | simpleMIDIController | Omni |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemidicontroller/id6757380884/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omni-pocket-synth/id6767987170/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 1 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hakaru Hirose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866507020) | [Ruben Terron Rodriguez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876605725) |

## What reviewers say

### simpleMIDIController

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemidicontroller/id6757380884)

This app turns your iPhone or iPad into a 6-slider MIDI CC controller. It's ideal for live performances and studio production, allowing you to control MIDI-compatible hardware and software wirelessly or via USB.

**Highlights:** 6 full-screen sliders with value display, Virtual MIDI port for app connection, Bluetooth MIDI for wireless control, Color-coded sliders for easy identification, Prevents sleep mode during use, Supports Virtual, Bluetooth, USB, and Network MIDI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Omni

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omni-pocket-synth/id6767987170)

Create music with a touch-first instrument for chords, strums, and rhythmic ideas. Shape synth sounds, add effects, and send MIDI to other apps or hardware. Designed for fast, expressive musical performance without complexity.

**Highlights:** Touch-based chord and strum performance, Dual synth engines with performance controls, Built-in ARP and drum sequencer, Performance effects (reverb, delay, etc.), Customizable chord layouts, MIDI Out for external control, AUv3 Instrument support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Omni Pro | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is simpleMIDIController free?

simpleMIDIController costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Omni free?

Omni is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, simpleMIDIController or Omni?

simpleMIDIController is rated higher. simpleMIDIController averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Omni averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do simpleMIDIController or Omni have ads?

Neither simpleMIDIController nor Omni shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*