# MIDI Scribe vs MIDI Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: MIDI Scribe at 5.0 against MIDI Recorder's 4.0. MIDI Scribe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). MIDI Recorder's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

MIDI Scribe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Scribe | MIDI Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-scribe/id6760952962/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-recorder-bluetooth-piano/id6784191099/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Ranson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563635440) | [Tuomas Airaksinen Software Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774904529) |

## What reviewers say

### MIDI Scribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-scribe/id6760952962)

This app automatically records practice sessions from MIDI instruments, segmenting takes by breaks or specific MIDI commands. Review and organize your recordings with a piano roll, star favorites, and export them as MIDI files. It prioritizes user privacy with no ads or data collection.

**Highlights:** Automatic take capture, Configurable idle time for new takes, Manual take control via MIDI commands, Piano roll for reviewing takes, Starring favorite takes, Configurable retention policy for unstarred takes, Export as MIDI files

**In-app purchases:** none


### MIDI Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-recorder-bluetooth-piano/id6784191099)

Capture your musical improvisations and spontaneous ideas with this app. It automatically records your playing to a standard MIDI file, playable in any music software. Customize recording start and stop, and view notes in real-time.

**Highlights:** Smart start recording, Silence-based auto-stop, Saves to standard MIDI (.mid), Bluetooth and USB MIDI support, Pedal control for recording, Live staff view, Chord and key analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full License | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Scribe free?

MIDI Scribe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MIDI Recorder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MIDI Scribe or MIDI Recorder?

MIDI Scribe is rated higher. MIDI Scribe averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MIDI Recorder averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MIDI Scribe or MIDI Recorder have ads?

Neither MIDI Scribe nor MIDI Recorder shows ads.

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