MW Recorder vs WIDI App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MW Recorder
This is a straightforward audio recording tool designed for ease of use. It allows users to capture audio and, for existing MasterWriter 3.0 customers, upload these recordings directly to their MasterWriter account.
- Simple audio recording
- Easy-to-use interface
- Upload recordings to MasterWriter account
- Designed for MasterWriter 3.0 users
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MasterWriter Audio is a simple, easy-to-use audio recorder. MasterWriter 3.0 users can upload their recordings to their MasterWriter Account.
WIDI App
Configure and manage wireless Bluetooth MIDI devices. Update firmware, rename devices, adjust Bluetooth settings, and optimize performance for low latency or jitter. Supports group connections and troubleshooting.
- Update device firmware
- Rename Bluetooth MIDI devices
- Set Bluetooth transmit power
- Configure Bluetooth role (peripheral/auto)
- Set performance mode (low latency/jitter)
- Set wired MIDI thru function
- Manage group connections
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The WIDI app is a dedicated application for configuring and setting all WIDI wireless Bluetooth MIDI devices (including WIDI Master, WIDI Jack, WIDI Uhost, WIDI Bud Pro, WIDI Core/CoreX, WIDI Thru6 BT, WIDI K.O.II and authorized products such as Kurzweil Air MIDI, Nektar WIDIFLEX, Xvive MD1, Limex BT etc.). You can use this application for the following operations: * Update to the latest device firmware * Rename device * Set the transmit power of Bluetooth * Set the Bluetooth role to peripheral or auto mode * Set the performance mode for low latency or low jitter * Set the wired MIDI thru function * Set the group auto-learn * Activate the WIDI Master in test mode (red light condition, firmware version v0046 only) * Clear the existing group connection setting * Factory reset * Set up group connection * Link to online trouble shooting contents Note1: The group connection function requires firmware version v0136 or higher. Note2: The group auto-learn function requires firmware version v0166.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WIDI App at 45% against MW Recorder's 0%. WIDI App also leads on rating (3.1 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (32 vs 6). MW Recorder's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WIDI App holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WIDI App has 32 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MW Recorder's written reviews are positive against 45% of WIDI App's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MW Recorder | WIDI App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (6 ratings) | 3.1 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 44.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MasterWriter Inc. | CME PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
MW Recorder
WIDI App
In-app purchases
MW Recorder
No in-app purchases
WIDI App
No in-app purchases
