Comparison

NBS Player 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

NBS Player

This app allows you to play Note Block Studio songs on your iPhone and iPad. Import .nbs files, organize them into playlists, and enjoy your note block music on the go. It provides a simple way to listen to community creations or test your own compositions.

Highlights
  • Play .nbs song files
  • Import songs into library
  • Create and manage playlists
  • View song details
  • Shuffle and repeat playback
  • Background playback
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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NBS Player lets you play your Note Block Studio songs on iPhone and iPad. Import .nbs files, create playlists, view song details, and keep your note block music with you wherever you go. Whether you are testing your own creations or listening to songs from the community, NBS Player gives you a simple mobile way to enjoy Note Block Studio files. Features: • Open and play .nbs song files • Import multiple songs into your library • Create and manage playlists • View song information such as notes, layers, tempo, instruments, time signature, and work time • Shuffle and repeat playback • Continue playback in the background • Built for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch NBS Player is designed as a lightweight companion for Note Block Studio, focused on fast importing, simple browsing, and reliable playback.

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

NBS Player1 screens
SynthBridge MIDI Synth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NBS Player at none against SynthBridge MIDI Synth's 7. NBS Player 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 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. SynthBridge MIDI Synth sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NBS Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NBS Player 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

NBS Player ships an update weekly, SynthBridge MIDI Synth every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NBS Player versus SynthBridge MIDI Synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNBS PlayerSynthBridge 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 purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer浠 陈啟东 徐

Customer experience

NBS Player

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

None

NBS Player

No in-app purchases

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 NBS Player free?
NBS Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SynthBridge MIDI Synth free?
SynthBridge MIDI Synth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NBS Player or SynthBridge MIDI Synth?
NBS Player is rated higher. NBS Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SynthBridge MIDI Synth averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do NBS Player or SynthBridge MIDI Synth have ads?
Neither NBS Player nor SynthBridge MIDI Synth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NBS Player or SynthBridge MIDI Synth?
NBS Player ships an update weekly, and SynthBridge MIDI Synth every 11 days. Most recently, NBS Player was updated on October 14, 2026 and SynthBridge MIDI Synth on October 13, 2026.

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