Comparison

Knob16 vs MIDI Timer

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

Head to head
About

Knob16

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Knob16 is a MIDI controller for producers and performers who want hands-on control from their iPhone or iPad. 64 Knobs Across 4 Banks 16 knobs per bank, instantly switchable. Configure each knob's CC number, channel, output range, label, and fine-tune multiplier. Bidirectional MIDI Send MIDI CC values and receive feedback. When your DAW or MIDI device sends CC values back, matching knob positions update on screen. MIDI Learn Enable MIDI Learn. Double-tap any knob. Send a CC from your MIDI controller. Done. Play Mode Turn Knob16 into a playable MIDI surface with 16 pads per bank, 29 scales, and semitone transpose. Snapshots and Presets Save and recall knob values with snapshots. Use presets to switch between complete setups. Connect Your Way Connect to compatible MIDI destinations over USB or Network MIDI via Wi-Fi. KNOB16 PRO Unlock advanced control, performance, and connectivity features: โ€ข Ableton Live Mode โ€” control the mixer, devices, macros, and transport, with automatic Blue Hand device mapping โ€ข Bluetooth MIDI โ€” connect wirelessly to compatible MIDI devices โ€ข Grouping Mode โ€” link knobs with adjustable output curves โ€ข MPE โ€” per-note pitch bend, slide, and pressure โ€ข 14-bit CC โ€” 16,384 steps for high-resolution control โ€ข NRPN โ€” access deeper parameters on compatible MIDI gear โ€ข 4 snapshots per bank โ€ข Unlimited custom presets, import, and duplication โ€ข iCloud preset sync across your devices โ€ข Custom skins โ€” personalize the knobs and app appearance โ€ข All future features designated as Pro Bluetooth MIDI, Grouping Mode, and Live Mode each include three free 24-hour trials. Knob16 Pro is a one-time purchase. No subscription. FREE FOREVER The core of Knob16 stays free: โ€ข 64 knobs across 4 banks โ€ข Standard 7-bit MIDI CC โ€ข Per-knob setup for standard CC โ€ข Bidirectional MIDI feedback โ€ข MIDI Learn โ€ข Play Mode โ€ข USB MIDI โ€ข Network MIDI over Wi-Fi โ€ข 1 snapshot per bank โ€ข Two editable built-in presets A compatible DAW, MIDI app, or MIDI device is needed to receive MIDI output. Ableton Live Mode requires the Knob16 Remote Script.

About

MIDI Timer

Automatically track your MIDI music practice sessions with detailed analytics and replay capabilities. Focus more on playing and less on manual logging, visualizing your progress over time. Share your practice recordings and insights easily.

Highlights
  • Automatic MIDI timing start/stop
  • Practice log management
  • Visualized progress charts
  • MIDI recording and playback
  • Practice analytics
  • Log sharing
Features
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You don't have to break focus to tap a timer. When you finish, you know how long you played, and you can hear that take again right away. [Play a note, and timing starts] Connect a digital piano or MIDI keyboard by Bluetooth or a cable. Timing starts when a note comes in. You don't tap Start. By default, 5 seconds of silence pauses, and 1 minute of silence saves a practice log. You can change both waits: pause 1โ€“30 seconds, end 1โ€“10 minutes. You can also end it yourself. [It records the time you actually play] Timing follows the MIDI. While the piano is sending notes, time adds up. When you stop, it pauses. Each log is one continuous performance, with the piece name you enter. [When you finish, hear it again on the piano] The MIDI from that session stays in the log. Tap play, and the notes go back to the connected keyboard, so you hear that take on the piano. You can line up what felt easy and where you got stuck. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Knob164 screens
MIDI Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Knob16 at 18.6 against MIDI Timer's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Knob16 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MIDI Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knob16 ships an update every 8 days, MIDI Timer fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
Knob16 versus MIDI Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnob16MIDI Timer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 8 days โ€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationโ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJURIJS KOSKINS่ช ็‰›

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Knob16

One-time1
  • Knob16 Pro$11.99
2 purchases

MIDI Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Practice (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Pro Practice (Yearly)$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Knob16 free?
Knob16 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MIDI Timer free?
MIDI Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Knob16 or MIDI Timer have ads?
Neither Knob16 nor MIDI Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knob16 or MIDI Timer?
Knob16 ships an update every 8 days, and MIDI Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Knob16 was updated on October 31, 2026 and MIDI Timer on October 31, 2026.

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