Comparison

SynthBridge MIDI Synth vs Melodic Studio

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

Head to head
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

About

Melodic Studio

This mobile application provides a professional digital audio workstation for creating music on the go. It offers a comprehensive workflow for sketching ideas, building tracks, and finishing songs with various instruments, effects, and editing tools.

Highlights
  • Scene and Arrangement Modes
  • Eight built-in instruments
  • Audio recording and sampling
  • Full channel mixer
  • MIDI editor
  • Cloud sync and collaboration
  • Multiple export formats
Features
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Melodic Studio is a professional, mobile-first DAW designed to make music creation feel fast, clear, and natural. It gives you a complete environment to sketch ideas, build tracks, and finish songs—all from a single, focused workflow. At its core, Melodic Studio is built around two main modes: Scene Mode and Arrangement Mode. Scene Mode lets you work with looping clips, building ideas in small sections. Arrangement Mode gives you a full timeline where you structure your track from start to finish. A simple Context Button is always available, letting you switch modes and manage scenes without breaking your flow. You get eight built-in instruments: Drum Pads, Piano, Synth, Guitar, Strings, Sampler, Voice Recorder, and Chord Organ. Each one includes built-in music theory features, along with tools like note repeat, real-time effects, and expressive controls that make playing feel immediate and responsive. There are also hundreds of sounds and presets available, so you can move quickly from idea to sound. You can also turn your own recordings into playable instrument sounds. Record or import audio, refine it in Audio Lab, use pitch detection to set the root note, then play it from instruments like Piano, Guitar, Strings and more. The workflow is pattern-based. You create clips, arrange them, and build your track step by step. Audio editing tools are included, allowing you to trim, split, fade, and process recordings directly inside the app. A full channel mixer lets you control volume, panning, and routing across your project. You can also apply effects to any track or instrument, including EQ, compression, delay, reverb, and more. Melodic Studio includes a MIDI editor with tools to manipulate notes in detail. You can also automate any parameter, from volume to effects, giving you full control over how your track evolves over time. The interface is split into four main views: Arrangement, Instrument, Launchpad, and Mixer. Each one is focused on a specific part of the process. Arrangement handles the timeline. Instrument is where you record. Launchpad lets you control clips and scenes in real time. Mixer gives you quick access to balancing your tracks. Clips can be saved and reused across projects, making it easy to build your own library of ideas. When your track is ready, you can export full arrangements, individual clips, or scenes as WAV, MP3, or MIDI files. Projects can also be synced to the cloud and shared with others, allowing for collaboration and continuity across devices. You explore, listen & create - That’s the core idea behind Melodic Mind. Let music feel natural again. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://melodic-mind.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

SynthBridge MIDI Synth4 screens
Melodic Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SynthBridge MIDI Synth at 100% against Melodic Studio's 0%. SynthBridge MIDI Synth also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 and Melodic Studio sells 3 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

SynthBridge MIDI Synth holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SynthBridge MIDI Synth's written reviews are positive against 0% of Melodic Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SynthBridge MIDI Synth ships an update every 11 days, Melodic Studio every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SynthBridge MIDI Synth versus Melodic Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynthBridge MIDI SynthMelodic Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer啟东 徐Sean Ray Dvir

Customer experience

SynthBridge MIDI Synth

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

Melodic Studio

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
3 purchases

Melodic Studio

Subscriptions2
  • No Ads$1.991 Month
  • Melodic Studio Full Access$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Melodic Studio Full Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is SynthBridge MIDI Synth free?
SynthBridge MIDI Synth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Melodic Studio free?
Melodic Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SynthBridge MIDI Synth or Melodic Studio?
SynthBridge MIDI Synth is rated higher. SynthBridge MIDI Synth averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Melodic Studio averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do SynthBridge MIDI Synth or Melodic Studio have ads?
Neither SynthBridge MIDI Synth nor Melodic Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SynthBridge MIDI Synth or Melodic Studio?
SynthBridge MIDI Synth ships an update every 11 days, and Melodic Studio every 8 days. Most recently, SynthBridge MIDI Synth was updated on October 13, 2026 and Melodic Studio on October 13, 2026.

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