Comparison

SynthBridge MIDI Synth vs Midi Hub

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 Hub

Features
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MIDI Hub brings MIDI discovery, playback, practice, recording, and personal library management together in one place. Key features: • Search and preview public MIDI songs • Save favorites and review recent practice • Practice with waterfall, staff, or numbered notation • See the next keys highlighted in real time • Practice left and right hands separately • Listen to humanized demonstration playback • Connect a MIDI keyboard for interactive practice • Record, upload, and manage your own MIDI files • Share songs through links that anyone can preview • Adjust practice tempo and key Some features require an account, a compatible MIDI device, and an internet connection.

Screenshots

SynthBridge MIDI Synth4 screens
Midi Hub4 screens

Verdict

The call

SynthBridge MIDI Synth and Midi Hub are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Hub sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SynthBridge MIDI Synth versus Midi Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynthBridge MIDI SynthMidi Hub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer啟东 徐晨 黄

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SynthBridge MIDI Synth

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

Midi Hub

One-time1
  • 100 Points$19.99

Questions

Is SynthBridge MIDI Synth free?
SynthBridge MIDI Synth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Midi Hub free?
Midi Hub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SynthBridge MIDI Synth or Midi Hub have ads?
Neither SynthBridge MIDI Synth nor Midi Hub shows ads.

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