# Studio Pass for VST Connect vs WiDI MIDI Studio

The clearest difference is rating: WiDI MIDI Studio at 5.0 against Studio Pass for VST Connect's 2.7. WiDI MIDI Studio also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Studio Pass for VST Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WiDI MIDI Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Studio Pass for VST Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

WiDI MIDI Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Studio Pass for VST Connect has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Studio Pass for VST Connect ships an update every 16 months, WiDI MIDI Studio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Studio Pass for VST Connect | WiDI MIDI Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-pass-for-vst-connect/id734468931/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widi-midi-studio/id1437308268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 10.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316698251) | [HYPERTIDE SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403863340) |

## What reviewers say

### Studio Pass for VST Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-pass-for-vst-connect/id734468931)

This app allows clients to provide feedback on audio mixes remotely using an iOS device. It supports live video and talkback for clear communication, enabling clients to request changes or approve the final mix from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote client mix feedback, Live video communication, Talkback functionality, Real-time audio streaming, Client-side control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### WiDI MIDI Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widi-midi-studio/id1437308268)

Create custom MIDI control surfaces and sequences for your music production. Map buttons, pads, knobs, and faders to send MIDI events and control instruments or DAWs. Features an integrated step sequencer for composing musical ideas.

**Highlights:** Customizable MIDI control surface, Integrated step sequencer, MIDI CC and Note generation, MIDI network session support, Automate CC values, Group sequences for synchronized playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiDI Fully Unlocked Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Studio Pass for VST Connect free?

Studio Pass for VST Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WiDI MIDI Studio free?

WiDI MIDI Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Studio Pass for VST Connect or WiDI MIDI Studio?

WiDI MIDI Studio is rated higher. Studio Pass for VST Connect averages 2.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while WiDI MIDI Studio averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Studio Pass for VST Connect or WiDI MIDI Studio have ads?

Neither Studio Pass for VST Connect nor WiDI MIDI Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Studio Pass for VST Connect or WiDI MIDI Studio?

Studio Pass for VST Connect ships an update every 16 months, and WiDI MIDI Studio every 3 months. Most recently, Studio Pass for VST Connect was updated on October 23, 2026 and WiDI MIDI Studio on October 29, 2026.

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