Comparison

Ikatomape Midigene vs MIDI MACHINE

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

Head to head
About

Ikatomape Midigene

Features
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Ikatomape Midigene is a composition assistant powered by advanced music theory and algorithmic control. It generates rich, expressive MIDI based on harmony and melodic theory—endlessly. This is not random generation. Advanced Harmony Work with complex chords including 9th, 11th, and 13th with ease. Generate everything from Lo-Fi to Jazz in a single tap. Genre-Specific Generation - Lo-Fi / Chill Laid-back legato melodies, stable grooves, and jazzy harmonies. - City Pop / J-Pop Catchy melodies with dramatic chord progressions, including secondary dominants. - Future Bass / EDM Energetic rhythms and powerful, expansive harmonies. Intuitive Control & Customization - One-Tap Generation Instantly create a full track from a selected template. - Section Editing Customize song structure freely — Intro, Verse, Chorus, Outro, and more. - Detailed Sound Design Control instruments, humanization, and groove (swing) with precision. Seamless MIDI Workflow Export directly as MIDI and use your generated chords and melodies in any DAW. From idea generation to full BGM production for videos and streaming put the power of music theory at your fingertips.

About

MIDI MACHINE

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MIDI MACHINE is a fast, playful performance tool built for generating MIDI melodies on the fly. At the heart of MIDI MACHINE are two creative states: SPARK and STRUCTURE. SPARK mode is all about discovery—rapidly generating fresh melodic ideas and happy accidents. 17 randomized melodic rows drawn from an vast internal library, everything is locked to your chosen key. Each melody is sliced into 10 playable parts, letting you remix and reshape ideas in real time without ever hitting a creative wall. STRUCTURE mode lets you compose and perform with intention and move seamlessly between key pairs to trigger chords. Additionally, genre-based chord-progression suggestions form a real progression from a selected genre, so you can play a coherent sequence. This mode is designed to serve users with and without knowledge of music theory. "Super inspiring tool for sketching melodies quickly, whether you’re in the studio or on the move with a minimal setup. You just start playing around and happy accidents happen."
— early user feedback Core Features * 17 MIDI melody rows per set, automatically harmonized to your chosen key * Each melody split into 10 playable tiles for real-time triggering of your favorite sounds * SPARK mode for instant idea generation and exploration * STRUCTURE mode for fixed chords mapped across key pairs, built in arpeggiator and chord group suggestions * Keep randomizing to generate endless new melodic combinations while keeping your settings * SAVE and recall full sets, including patterns, tempo, and performance modes (SPARK) * Note mode: trigger melodic sequences step-by-step * Chord mode: play full harmonies instantly * Loop ON / OFF: continuously cycle note sequences * Hold OFF: slide across tiles for fluid, continuous runs * Hold ON: trigger full sequences with a single tap * Repeat ON / OFF: retrigger tiles rhythmically (1/4 to 1/64) for pattern creation * Fixed velocity option for consistent dynamics * Edit individual tile MIDI sequences * Reverse entire rows * Octave shift up or down * Double or halve playback speed (Note mode) (STRUCTURE) * Group: Genre-based chord-progression suggestions. Highlights/labels tiles on the grid that form a real progression from the selected genre. * Arp: Turns a held chord into a rolling sequence of individual notes. • Style – 16 note-order patterns (Up, Down, Converge, Pinky Up, Random, etc.). • Rate – Speed of each note: 1/4 to 1/64, relative to BPM. • Groove – Straight (default) or Swing 8/16/32 for a more human rhythmic feel. * Hold OFF: slide across tiles for fluid, continuous runs * Hold ON: trigger full sequences with a single tap * Add automatic Bass Note to each chord * Repeat ON / OFF: retrigger tiles rhythmically (1/4 to 1/64) for pattern creation * Fixed velocity option for consistent dynamics Performance Controls * Global pitch shift in semitones for instant transposition of the entire set * Adjustable BPM with tap tempo and fine control * Flexible visible row count (5–17) for compact or expanded layouts * Scrollable row view with FIRST ROW selection MIDI MACHINE is built for musicians who want a different approach to creating ideas—fast, intuitive, and a little unpredictable. Whether you're sketching melodies or experimenting with generative patterns, it keeps everything playful, unique, and fun."

Screenshots

Ikatomape Midigene4 screens
MIDI MACHINE4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ikatomape Midigene and MIDI MACHINE are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Ikatomape Midigene sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MIDI MACHINE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ikatomape Midigene ships an update every 10 days, MIDI MACHINE weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Ikatomape Midigene versus MIDI MACHINE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIkatomape MidigeneMIDI MACHINE
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakumi KanayaNiklas Koellner

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ikatomape Midigene

One-time1
  • Ikatomape Midigene$2.99
1 purchases

MIDI MACHINE

One-time1
  • MIDI MACHINE Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Ikatomape Midigene free?
Ikatomape Midigene is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MIDI MACHINE free?
MIDI MACHINE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ikatomape Midigene or MIDI MACHINE have ads?
Neither Ikatomape Midigene nor MIDI MACHINE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ikatomape Midigene or MIDI MACHINE?
Ikatomape Midigene ships an update every 10 days, and MIDI MACHINE weekly. Most recently, Ikatomape Midigene was updated on September 12, 2026 and MIDI MACHINE on September 19, 2026.

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