# MIDI Remote Control vs Sibelius

The clearest difference is rating: Sibelius at 4.2 against MIDI Remote Control's 2.7. Sibelius also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 3). MIDI Remote Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sibelius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. MIDI Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sibelius holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sibelius has 1.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MIDI Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 36% of Sibelius's.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Remote Control | Sibelius |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-remote-control/id817174985/reviews) | **[4.2 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sibelius/id1503221259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **35.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Non-Lethal Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/504394862) | [Avid®](https://appshunter.io/developer/436394595) |

## What reviewers say

### MIDI Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-remote-control/id817174985)

Control your digital audio workstation remotely with this straightforward application. It supports all DAWs that are compatible with MIDI timecode and MIDI machine control, including popular software like Logic, Pro Tools, and Cubase.

**Highlights:** Remote DAW control, MIDI timecode support, MIDI machine control support, Compatible with Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sibelius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sibelius/id1503221259)

Professional music notation software is now available on mobile devices. Create, edit, and hear your compositions anywhere with a full suite of tools optimized for touch and stylus input. Seamlessly sync across platforms and access different feature tiers to suit your needs.

**Highlights:** Professional music notation, Cross-platform synchronization, High-quality sample library, Apple Pencil and touch optimization, Innovative note entry, Command Search functionality, Scalable subscription tiers

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sibelius Artist for iOS | $5.99 | per month |
| Sibelius Ultimate for iOS | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🚀 Useful for composing on the go
- 💡 Good for making quick edits to existing scores
- 🎨 Stylish and professional-looking app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
- 🔒 Difficulty unlocking full version and accessing features
- 💰 Subscription service is very expensive
- 🔇 Limited sound library and poor playback quality
- 📁 Unreliable saving and file management

**Reported bugs**

- Scores disappearing or not saving properly
- Subscription issues and inability to log in
- Crashes when performing basic actions
- Compatibility problems with newer iPad OS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to enlarge chord symbols
- More time signature options
- Support for MIDI input
- Better Apple Pencil integration
- Autosave and improved file management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Remote Control free?

MIDI Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sibelius free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MIDI Remote Control or Sibelius?

Sibelius is rated higher. MIDI Remote Control averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Sibelius averages 4.2 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do MIDI Remote Control or Sibelius have ads?

Neither MIDI Remote Control nor Sibelius shows ads.

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