Comparison

LoFi Jazz Generator vs Memory MIDI

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

Head to head
About

LoFi Jazz Generator

Features
Read full description

Lofi Jazz Generator creates original smooth jazz, on demand. Every track is freshly composed — not streamed, not looped from a library. Just pure, procedurally generated music that breathes like the real thing. Inspired by the intimate warmth of Norah Jones, the soulful groove of Walter Wolfman Washington, and the modal elegance of David Gilmour, every session produces something genuinely new. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT No two plays are identical. The generator composes original melodies, walking bass lines, jazz chord voicings, and brushed drum patterns in real time — drawn from jazz theory, not audio samples. Nine distinct chord progressions keep things harmonically interesting: - Classic ii–V–I and I–vi–ii–V turnarounds - iii–VI–ii–V and IV–iii–vi–V for soul and gospel flavor - A hypnotic Dorian modal vamp - The dark minor ii°–V–i - A bebop-flavored tritone substitution - And more CONTROLS THAT FEEL NATURAL - BPM slider — dial in anything from a slow late-night 60 to a brisk daytime 100 - Density slider — pull the music back to a few sparse, breathing notes, or push it forward into a fuller, busier texture - Mix sliders for Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drums — shape the sound to your room and your mood - 8, 16, or 32-bar loops SAVE WHAT YOU LOVE When a seed catches your ear, star it. Your favorites are saved locally and ready to replay anytime — perfect for sharing a mood with family or rediscovering a session days later. SEED SYSTEM Every piece of music has a unique seed — a short code that recreates the exact same composition every time. Enter a word, a name, or any text to generate a specific piece, or go fully random and see where it lands. A Half-Eaten Toast creation. What's New: 1.0 - Initial release

About

Memory MIDI

Features
Read full description

Memory MIDI turns your iPhone into a MIDI controller for Ableton Live — and your Apple Watch into a knob. Play and control your set straight from your phone: drum pads, faders, sliders, an XY pad and transport buttons under your fingers, while MIDI flies to your Mac over Wi-Fi, USB or Bluetooth. No audio interface, no firmware, no extra hardware. The app uses standard Apple MIDI built into macOS. WHAT'S INSIDE • Multi-touch drum pads — hit several notes at once, just like a real controller • Faders and sliders for volume, sends, or any parameter you map with Cmd+M • XY pad to control two parameters at once • Mixer, Performance and Buttons screens for live control • Transport: Play, Stop, Record and locators, plus a lyrics notepad • Apple Watch: the Digital Crown becomes a MIDI knob — several knobs, each with its own CC, color and range • Built-in presets plus a custom layout builder: add controls, assign MIDI numbers, rename, save • Control values survive an app restart • Automatic reconnect and a Panic (Note Off) for stuck notes THREE WAYS TO CONNECT • Wi-Fi — Apple Network MIDI (RTP-MIDI), no cables • USB cable — enable iPhone in Audio MIDI Setup on your Mac • Bluetooth MIDI — no Wi-Fi needed Step-by-step instructions for each are right on the Connection screen. QUICK START OVER WI-FI 1. On your Mac open Audio MIDI Setup → MIDI Network Setup 2. Create a session, enable it and connect your iPhone 3. In Ableton Live: Settings → Link, Tempo & MIDI — turn on Track and Remote for the network input 4. Map controls with Cmd+M — and play Memory MIDI is built to be a simple, honest tool for live performance and production: minimal setup, maximum control. This app is supported by ads. Requires an iPhone on iOS 26 and a Mac with a DAW. The Apple Watch knob requires watchOS 26.

Screenshots

LoFi Jazz Generator3 screens
Memory MIDI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LoFi Jazz Generator at none against Memory MIDI's shown. LoFi Jazz Generator also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Memory MIDI's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoFi Jazz Generator ships an update every 2 months, Memory MIDI every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
LoFi Jazz Generator versus Memory MIDI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoFi Jazz GeneratorMemory MIDI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHalf Eaten ToastDmitrii Bondarchuk

In-app purchases

None

LoFi Jazz Generator

No in-app purchases

None

Memory MIDI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LoFi Jazz Generator free?
LoFi Jazz Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Memory MIDI free?
Memory MIDI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LoFi Jazz Generator or Memory MIDI have ads?
Memory MIDI shows ads; LoFi Jazz Generator does not.
Which is updated more often, LoFi Jazz Generator or Memory MIDI?
LoFi Jazz Generator ships an update every 2 months, and Memory MIDI every 2 days. Most recently, LoFi Jazz Generator was updated on October 2, 2026 and Memory MIDI on September 24, 2026.

Other comparisons