# MIDI Score vs NS MIDI Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NS MIDI Player at 84% against MIDI Score's 43%. NS MIDI Player also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.0). MIDI Score's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MIDI Score sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NS MIDI Player sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NS MIDI Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 151 and 207 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of MIDI Score's written reviews are positive against 84% of NS MIDI Player's.

MIDI Score ships an update every 2 months, NS MIDI Player every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Score | NS MIDI Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-score/id797590911/reviews) | **[4.5 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ns-midi-player/id1514225088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 151 | **207** |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **83.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AmoriyA](https://appshunter.io/developer/310797358) | [Nitin Seshadri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241696993) |

## What reviewers say

### MIDI Score

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-score/id797590911)

This app transforms MIDI files into synchronized sheet music. View musical notes as the music plays, with support for various clefs and track selection. Manage your songs and download new ones directly.

**Highlights:** Converts MIDI to sheet music, Synchronized playback, Supports multiple clefs, Track selection, Song management, Web and iTunes download

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### NS MIDI Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ns-midi-player/id1514225088)

This application allows users to play MIDI files on their Apple devices. It supports various MIDI formats, custom sound fonts, and synchronized lyrics. Advanced features like audio export and MIDI output connection are available via a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Play standard MIDI files (.mid, .midi, .kar), Support for custom SoundFonts (.sf2, .dls), View time-synced lyrics, Connect to MIDI outputs, Export MIDI as audio, Queue multiple songs, Background audio and AirPlay support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thanks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| NS MIDI Player (Full Unlock) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎵 Excellent sound quality with soundfont support
- 💰 Free version available with core functionality
- 🎧 Custom soundfont compatibility
- 📱 QuickLook/QuickView integration for quick previews

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ⏱️ Slow loading times for large MIDI files
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- ❌ Limited free version functionality
- 💸 Premium features behind paywall ($7.99-$22)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently during normal use
- Settings menu causes crashes
- Export/conversion button force closes app
- Soundfont file picker fails to open
- Audio initialization errors with some soundfonts

**Requested features**

- Playlist creation and management
- Instrument selection/replacement per channel
- Background playback with screen off
- Auto-play all files in folder
- Pitch adjustment capability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Score free?

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

### Is NS MIDI Player free?

NS MIDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MIDI Score or NS MIDI Player?

NS MIDI Player is rated higher. MIDI Score averages 4.0 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while NS MIDI Player averages 4.5 from 207 ratings.

### Do MIDI Score or NS MIDI Player have ads?

MIDI Score shows ads; NS MIDI Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, MIDI Score or NS MIDI Player?

MIDI Score ships an update every 2 months, and NS MIDI Player every 3 months. Most recently, MIDI Score was updated on October 23, 2026 and NS MIDI Player on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*