Comparison

SynthBridge MIDI Synth vs MIDI Editor

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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SynthBridge turns your phone or tablet into a MIDI sound module, virtual piano, MIDI player and live practice workstation. Connect a keyboard, pad controller or another MIDI app, import SoundFont libraries, and build performances with responsive controls designed for mobile music making. What is new in 2.1 - A redesigned adaptive performance workspace for phones and tablets, in portrait and landscape. - Personalized setup for screen instruments, MIDI devices, or a MIDI file library. - A new real-time note visualizer for the on-screen keyboard, connected devices, and MIDI playback. - A redesigned MIDI player plus a draggable, collapsible global mini player. - Refined effects, wheel controls, loops, accompaniment, and the portrait/landscape loop editor. - More reliable two-way BLE MIDI, reconnect behavior, and high-rate event handling. MIDI synth and controller support - Bluetooth MIDI, USB MIDI and virtual MIDI routing where supported by the platform. - 16-channel multi-timbral playback with per-channel sound, volume, pan and effects. - MIDI CC mapping for volume, modulation, expression, sustain, reverb, chorus, bank and program changes. SoundFont and Cloud resources - Import SF2/SF3 SoundFont libraries and keep a built-in GeneralUser-GS sound set ready. - Browse Cloud sound packs, rhythm packs and style packs from one resource center. - Use quick presets to switch favorite instruments during practice or performance. Performance tools - Multi-touch piano keyboard, dual keyboard layout and programmable drum pads. - Pitch bend, modulation, global transpose, custom velocity curves and metronome. - Real-time audio recording plus WAV, AAC and MIDI performance export. Player, looper and practice flow - Play standard MIDI files, manage a local MIDI library and practice with backing parts. - Record loop ideas, arrange sections and combine live playing with rhythm or style accompaniment. Privacy and purchases SynthBridge processes MIDI and audio locally on your device. Optional purchases are handled through Apple In-App Purchase. The international edition may use Firebase services for stability, performance diagnostics and product analytics. Terms of Use (EULA): https://synth.64bit.us/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://synth.64bit.us/privacy.html Requirements Requires iOS or iPadOS 15.0 or later. USB, Bluetooth and network MIDI availability depends on your device and accessories.

About

MIDI Editor

Features
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MIDI Editor turns your iPhone into a pocket music studio. Import any MIDI file and instantly see every track, instrument, tempo and note laid out on a professional piano roll — then make it your own. EDIT LIKE A PRO • 88-key scrollable piano roll for every track • Drag notes to change pitch and timing • Resize notes to set their exact length • Adjust velocity per note for real dynamics • Pencil and Select tools for fast editing • Undo / Redo everything FULL TRACK CONTROL • Auto-detects tracks and instruments from your MIDI • Swap any track to one of 128 General MIDI instruments • Per-track volume, pan, mute and solo • Built-in mixer (Arrange) view SHAPE THE WHOLE SONG • Change the BPM (loaded automatically from the file) • 10-band master equalizer with presets • Real-time playback — hear every edit instantly EXPORT ANYWHERE • Export a brand-new MIDI file • Render to MP3 or high-quality M4A audio • Create a ringtone (.m4r) and set it via GarageBand

Screenshots

SynthBridge MIDI Synth4 screens
MIDI Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SynthBridge MIDI Synth at every 9 days against MIDI Editor's every 4 weeks. On price, 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

Both are free to download. SynthBridge MIDI Synth sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MIDI Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SynthBridge MIDI Synth ships an update every 9 days, MIDI Editor every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SynthBridge MIDI Synth versus MIDI Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynthBridge MIDI SynthMIDI Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB307 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer啟东 徐Nguyen Hieu

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SynthBridge MIDI Synth

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • SynthBridge Pro$4.99
1 purchases

MIDI Editor

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$3.99

Questions

Is SynthBridge MIDI Synth free?
SynthBridge MIDI Synth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MIDI Editor free?
MIDI Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SynthBridge MIDI Synth or MIDI Editor have ads?
Neither SynthBridge MIDI Synth nor MIDI Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SynthBridge MIDI Synth or MIDI Editor?
SynthBridge MIDI Synth ships an update every 9 days, and MIDI Editor every 4 weeks. Most recently, SynthBridge MIDI Synth was updated on September 27, 2026 and MIDI Editor on September 29, 2026.

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