Comparison

MIDI World vs Jacquardi4

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

Head to head
About

MIDI World

Transform device sensors and real-world data into MIDI control and musical notes. Create multitrack recordings, adjust performances with per-track controls, and export to any DAW. Connect environmental data to your music.

Highlights
  • Sensor-to-MIDI mapping
  • Real-world data integration
  • Multitrack recording
  • Per-track performance controls
  • Standard MIDI File export
  • Optional audio export
  • Preset and theme customization
Features
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MIDIWorld turns sensors and live data into MIDI control and notes. Map accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, GPS, barometer, microphone level, touch, light, proximity, and device motion into your performances. Layer weather, air quality, tides, visibility, seismic activity, place density, and market or FX-style feeds where available. Record multitrack sessions, adjust each source with per-track controls, and preview what you captured. Export Standard MIDI Files to use in any DAW or hardware that accepts MIDI. Optional audio export is available where the app supports it. Presets help you start quickly — from motion and tilt to weather, urban, health-driven, and experimental setups. Themes keep the interface comfortable for studio or stage. Permissions (Motion, Microphone, Location — including background when your session needs it — Health, Bluetooth) are used only to drive MIDI and related features on your device, as described in the system prompts and in our Privacy Policy. Whether you are sonifying a ride, the forecast, or generative patches from your environment, MIDIWorld connects world data to music.

About

Jacquardi4

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Concept: “Jacquardi4” is an AUv3 instrument that does not make any sounds but can send out 4 analog-like “Envelope” signals via MIDI control changes (MIDI CC). That is, the app contains 4 MIDI modules of envelope generator. The user can use them for modulating any parameter of 3rd-party’s plugins that can be assigned to MIDI CC , for example, cutoff frequency. System Requirements: AUv3 host that has a flexible capability of MIDI routing (AUM, apeMatrix, LoopyPro, etc). Usage: Just assign MIDI keyboard to Jacquardi4's MIDI IN (it needs to trigger Jacquardi4) and assign Jacquardi4's MIDI OUT to 3rd party's plugins. Explanation of sliders: Channel: determines MIDI channel. Control Rate: determines the resolution of MIDI processing. Higher value, higher resolution. Active: turn on or off the module. Useful when using MIDI learn functionality of 3rd party plugin. MIDI CC: determines MIDI control number. (text-editable) Amp: determines amplitude in dB Offset: determines an initial value. Attack: attack value. Decay Time: decay time value. Decay Curve: decay curve value. Sustain: sustain value. Release: release value. Explanation of Preset File System: At first make a new bank folder, in which you can save a preset file. And push "Save As" button. Also the user can export or import preset files.

Screenshots

MIDI World4 screens
Jacquardi42 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jacquardi4 at weekly against MIDI World's every 7 months. Jacquardi4 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). MIDI World's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

MIDI World costs $0.99 and Jacquardi4 $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIDI World ships an update every 7 months, Jacquardi4 weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MIDI World versus Jacquardi4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDI WorldJacquardi4
Price$0.99 — better$5.99
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLos PalmosSatoshi Kajii

In-app purchases

None

MIDI World

No in-app purchases

None

Jacquardi4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDI World free?
MIDI World costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jacquardi4 free?
Jacquardi4 costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MIDI World or Jacquardi4 have ads?
Neither MIDI World nor Jacquardi4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIDI World or Jacquardi4?
MIDI World ships an update every 7 months, and Jacquardi4 weekly. Most recently, MIDI World was updated on October 31, 2026 and Jacquardi4 on October 31, 2026.

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