Comparison

Midilo vs SynthBridge MIDI Synth

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

Head to head
About

Midilo

Shape and transform musical patterns in real-time with this live MIDI looper. Build ideas across slots, connect them in Graph mode, and combine MIDI with audio recordings. Perfect for live improvisation with hardware synths and MIDI controllers.

Highlights
  • Live MIDI recording, looping, and overdubbing
  • Graph mode for connecting loops
  • Layered Audio Freeze recordings
  • Extra playheads with independent controls
  • MIDI routing and MPE support
  • Record performance mixes as WAV files
Features
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Midilo is a MIDI-first live looper for musicians who want to shape patterns as they perform. Capture a phrase, keep it moving, and transform it while it plays. Slice a loop, pitch the active slice, change its timing and velocity, or add playheads that echo, reverse, delay, transpose, and send notes to different MIDI channels. Build ideas across loop slots, connect them in Graph mode, and combine MIDI with layered Audio Freeze recordings. When a variation feels right, record your performance into a new slot or use Bake to commit your edits and playheads to the current loop. Built for hardware synths, MIDI controllers, and live improvisation, Midilo turns small musical ideas into evolving performances. FEATURES - Live MIDI recording, looping, and overdubbing - Projects and loop slots for organizing and switching ideas - Graph mode for connecting loops into evolving sequences - Combined Slices and Pitch performance with shared Grid/Free, Reset, and Record controls - Record slicing and pitching together into a new loop slot - Chromatic and scale-based pitch tools, with Simple and Advanced performance layouts - Extra playheads with independent speed, direction, delay, pitch, MIDI channel, and level - Quantize, swing, timing and velocity humanize, velocity shaping, note-length, repeat, and tempo tools - Bake edits and extra playheads into the current loop, then reset the modifiers - Layer controls and trimming that preserve locked layers - Layered Audio Freeze and Stack, with individual mute, solo, level, and lock controls - Optional multichannel Freeze capture with compatible audio hardware - MIDI routing between devices and per-loop routing, with MPE support - Record complete performance mixes as stereo WAV files - Import and export MIDI files, and export Freeze stems in their native channel layouts - Swipeable Tools pages and customizable Quick Tools EARLY ACCESS All features are unlocked during Early Access, with no purchase needed. The 7-day trial is paused, and new users won't start a trial during this period. Paid launch is planned for November 2026, with an introductory price of €7.99 or the local App Store equivalent. Pricing may vary by region.

About

SynthBridge MIDI Synth

Transform your device into a versatile MIDI sound module and virtual piano. Load SoundFont files, connect controllers, and utilize expressive performance tools for practice, production, or live music.

Highlights
  • MIDI controller support (Bluetooth, USB, Network)
  • SoundFont (SF2/SF3) loading and playback
  • Multi-touch piano keyboard and drum pads
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheels
  • MIDI file playback and recording
  • Customizable velocity curves
Features
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Connect your MIDI keyboard, choose a sound, and play. SynthBridge turns your phone or tablet into a portable sound module and practice workspace. You can also start with the on-screen piano and drum pads. Your sounds: use the built-in library or import SF2/SF3 SoundFonts. Layer sounds and adjust their balance, effects and keyboard ranges. Your keyboard: connect compatible USB MIDI or Bluetooth MIDI devices. Control supported parameters with MIDI CC messages. Your practice: play MIDI files, follow the note visualization, and combine a metronome, loops and Style accompaniment. Your ideas: record MIDI performances, keep named drafts, preview takes and export MIDI files. MIDI files can also be converted to WAV or AAC audio. Your setup: save performance scenes and return to your sounds and playing settings. Use portrait or landscape layouts on phones and tablets. Some features and resources require in-app purchases. iOS or iPadOS 15.0 or later. USB and Bluetooth MIDI require compatible devices and accessories. https://synth.64bit.us/privacy.html https://synth.64bit.us/terms.html

Screenshots

Midilo4 screens
SynthBridge MIDI Synth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Midilo at free against SynthBridge MIDI Synth's free with in-app purchases. Midilo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). SynthBridge MIDI Synth's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Midilo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SynthBridge MIDI Synth sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Midilo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Midilo ships an update weekly, SynthBridge MIDI Synth every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Midilo versus SynthBridge MIDI Synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidiloSynthBridge MIDI Synth
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcus Zepp啟东 徐

Customer experience

Midilo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SynthBridge MIDI Synth

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Midilo

One-time1
  • Midilo Pro$6.99
7 purchases

SynthBridge MIDI Synth

Subscriptions2
  • Cloud Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Cloud Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time5
  • Supporter Tip$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Supporter Plus$4.99
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  • SynthBridge Pro$4.99
  • Supporter Patron$9.99

Questions

Is Midilo free?
Midilo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SynthBridge MIDI Synth free?
SynthBridge MIDI Synth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Midilo or SynthBridge MIDI Synth?
Midilo is rated higher. Midilo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SynthBridge MIDI Synth averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Midilo or SynthBridge MIDI Synth have ads?
Neither Midilo nor SynthBridge MIDI Synth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Midilo or SynthBridge MIDI Synth?
Midilo ships an update weekly, and SynthBridge MIDI Synth every 11 days. Most recently, Midilo was updated on October 10, 2026 and SynthBridge MIDI Synth on October 13, 2026.

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