# MIDI Scribe vs MIDI Editor

The clearest difference is rating: MIDI Scribe at 5.0 against MIDI Editor's 1.0. MIDI Scribe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). MIDI Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MIDI Editor 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 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

MIDI Scribe ships an update every 3 weeks, MIDI Editor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Scribe | MIDI Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-scribe/id6760952962/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-editor/id6785820881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 307 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) | [Nguyen Hieu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870497824) |

## 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 Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-editor/id6785820881)

Transform your device into a portable music studio. Edit MIDI files with a professional piano roll, adjust individual tracks, and shape the entire song. Export your creations as MIDI, MP3, M4A, or even as a ringtone.

**Highlights:** 88-key piano roll editor, Note pitch, timing, and length adjustment, Per-note velocity control, Track instrument swapping, Per-track volume, pan, mute, solo, Master equalizer, Export to MIDI, MP3, M4A, ringtone

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Scribe free?

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

### Is MIDI Editor free?

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

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

MIDI Scribe is rated higher. MIDI Scribe averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MIDI Editor averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither MIDI Scribe nor MIDI Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MIDI Scribe or MIDI Editor?

MIDI Scribe ships an update every 3 weeks, and MIDI Editor monthly. Most recently, MIDI Scribe was updated on October 21, 2026 and MIDI Editor on October 25, 2026.

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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.*