Comparison

HEOS vs MIDI Amp

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

Head to head
About

HEOS

Control a wide range of connected audio devices from Denon, Marantz, and Definitive Technology. Stream music from online services or local storage, and enjoy true multi-room audio with easy setup and intuitive control.

Highlights
  • True multi-room audio
  • Quick and easy setup
  • Access online music services
  • Search across multiple music sources
  • Control playback remotely
  • Access locally stored music
Features
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HEOS is the controller app for the world’s biggest and best range of connected audio gear. It is a smart music streaming technology found in all devices Powered by HEOS from Denon, Marantz, and Definitive Technology. HEOS is for music lovers who want a beautiful and intuitive way to enjoy the latest advances in connected audio. You can find HEOS built into great sounding AV receivers, Hi-Fi equipment, sound bars, speakers, mini systems and specialty multi-room models. Features: True multi-room audio: play different songs in different rooms or the same song in multiple rooms. Quick and easy setup: add all your speakers with step-by-step instructions. Instant access to your favorite music: play from your favorite online music services, like Spotify, Amazon Music, TIDAL, and more. Search your music in one place: use one search function to browse across multiple music sources. See what’s playing any time: play, pause, and skip music from anywhere in the app. Access locally stored music: play music saved to your phone, USB, analog inputs, computers, and NAS drives. Share with your friends and family: support for multiple users and multiple music service accounts.

About

MIDI Amp

Features
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Turn any MIDI keyboard into a practice companion. Hear your chords instantly with 128 General MIDI sounds. No recording, no complexity – just plug in and play. A beautifully simple app for practising piano, keyboard, and chords on any MIDI controller. Connect your MIDI keyboard – like an Akai MPK Mini, Novation Launchkey, or any USB or Bluetooth MIDI device – and instantly hear what you're playing through high-quality General MIDI sounds. 128 instruments at your fingertips Choose from the complete General MIDI sound set, organised into 16 categories: Piano, Organ, Guitar, Bass, Strings, Brass, Synth Pads, and more. Switch sounds instantly while you play. Beautiful, responsive visuals Watch the animated background pulse and shift colour as you play. Each note lights up on screen, making practice more engaging and helping you visualise your chords. No complexity No recording. No sequencing. No menus to navigate. Just connect your MIDI device and start playing. Perfect for beginners learning chords or anyone who wants quick, hassle-free sound from their MIDI keyboard. Features - Automatic MIDI device detection - 128 General MIDI instruments in 16 categories - Real-time note visualisation - Animated backgrounds that respond to your playing - Panic button to stop stuck notes - Works with any class-compliant MIDI controller

Screenshots

HEOS4 screens
MIDI Amp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HEOS at Free against MIDI Amp's $1.99. HEOS also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). 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

HEOS is free to download; MIDI Amp costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HEOS versus MIDI Amp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHEOSMIDI Amp
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.4 (27K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings27K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size328 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD&M HoldingsManicgrin Media Ltd

Bugs and requests

HEOS

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Speakers randomly disappear from the network
  • Volume controls are inconsistent and unreliable
  • Sync issues between grouped speakers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Apple Music
  • Improve playlist management and queue functionality
  • Provide better customization options for rooms and speakers
  • Implement a more intuitive and user-friendly app design

MIDI Amp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HEOS

No in-app purchases

None

MIDI Amp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HEOS free?
HEOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIDI Amp free?
MIDI Amp costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do HEOS or MIDI Amp have ads?
Neither HEOS nor MIDI Amp shows ads.

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