Comparison

MIDI Aid vs Dream Chimp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MIDI Aid

Features
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MIDI Aid is a MIDI monitor: connect your MIDI devices and see every incoming event in one clean, technical view. Whether you are debugging a synth patch, checking a controller mapping, or just curious what your gear is sending, MIDI Aid shows you what is really happening on the wire. CAPTURE • Live event log with precise timestamps • Start, pause, and resume capturing at any time • Clear the log with one tap • Follow mode keeps the newest events in view UNDERSTAND • Every event decoded into plain language: notes with names and velocities, controllers with their standard names, program changes, aftertouch, pitch wheel, and more • Raw status and data bytes side by side with the decoded event • Hex or decimal display, your choice • Tap any event for a detail view including the full raw bytes FILTER • Focus on what matters: filter by device, event type, and MIDI channel • Channel events, system common events, and system real time events can be toggled individually • Mute noisy events like Timing Clock or Active Sensing with one tap DEVICES • Works with USB MIDI devices out of the box • Network MIDI sessions and Bluetooth MIDI devices set up at system level appear automatically MIDI Aid supports all 16 MIDI channels, running status, and System Exclusive messages. No account, no ads, no tracking. Your MIDI data never leaves your device.

About

Dream Chimp

This advanced editor provides deep, hands-on control over UAFX pedals, allowing for detailed tone shaping and stereo rig creation. It offers real-time parameter adjustments and flexible routing for live or studio use.

Highlights
  • Full parameter control
  • Independent stereo cabinet simulation
  • Flexible routing options
  • Real-time live editing
  • Designed for UAFX pedals
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Dream Chimp — UAFX Preset Editor Dream Chimp is an advanced preset editor for the UAFX Dream '65 and UAFX Lion '68, giving you deep, hands-on control over every aspect of your tone. -> Full Parameter Control Unlock the full potential of your UAFX pedals with access to advanced parameters, including detailed cabinet simulation controls that go beyond on-device editing. -> True Stereo, Fully Independent Build professional stereo rigs with independent cabinet simulation per channel. Use different cabinets, microphones, and tonal shaping on the left and right channels for complete flexibility. -> Flexible Routing Configure your pedal setup for live or studio use with versatile routing options, including parallel signal paths and selective cabinet simulation. -> Live Editing, Zero Lag Adjust parameters in real time with fast, responsive synchronization—perfect for studio tweaking, rehearsals, and live performance. -> Designed for UAFX Pedals Dream Chimp is purpose-built for seamless integration with supported UAFX pedals, delivering a streamlined and powerful editing experience. Supported Devices - UAFX Dream '65 - UAFX Lion '68 Additional UAFX pedal support is in development. Visit dreamchimp.app for updates and compatibility information. -> Disclaimer Dream Chimp is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Universal Audio. Universal Audio does not provide support, warranty, or guarantees for this application.

Screenshots

MIDI Aid3 screens
Dream Chimp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dream Chimp at Free against MIDI Aid's $0.99. Dream Chimp also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 35 months). MIDI Aid's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On 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

Dream Chimp is free to download; MIDI Aid costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIDI Aid ships an update every 35 months, Dream Chimp every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MIDI Aid versus Dream Chimp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDI AidDream Chimp
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—32 — better
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB15 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperTobias WissmuellerMichal Kalinowski

In-app purchases

None

MIDI Aid

No in-app purchases

None

Dream Chimp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDI Aid free?
MIDI Aid costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dream Chimp free?
Dream Chimp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MIDI Aid or Dream Chimp have ads?
Neither MIDI Aid nor Dream Chimp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIDI Aid or Dream Chimp?
MIDI Aid ships an update every 35 months, and Dream Chimp every 2 weeks. Most recently, MIDI Aid was updated on October 7, 2026 and Dream Chimp on October 9, 2026.

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