FCBFF vs MIDI Scope
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FCBFF
This app simplifies programming and using the Behringer FCB1010 MIDI foot controller. It allows for in-app configuration testing, direct MIDI connection for uploading, and even wireless control via a second iOS device. It's designed to enhance your music-making setup by giving you more control over synthesizers, sequencers, and effects.
- FCB1010 MIDI foot controller programming
- In-app configuration emulation
- Direct MIDI upload/download
- Wireless MIDI control via Bluetooth
- External QWERTY keyboard support
- iPad slide-over and split-screen support
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FCBFF is your Foot Controller's Best Friend Forever! The FCB1010 from Behringer is a popular MIDI foot controller, but it can be difficult to program. FCBFF makes programming quick and easy; you can test out a configuration using the built-in emulation from the app, and then download the configuration to the FCB1010 using a MIDI connection. Instructions for uploading and downloading to the FCB1010 are included in the app, and will take you through the process step-by-step; it's easier than you might expect. FCBFF supports slide-over and side-by-side configuration on the iPad. If you're configuring an iOS MIDI app such as Kymatica's AUM, DB Audioware's 20th Anniversary, or the L7 Looper from AudioKit, you can have both FCBFF and the other apps on-screen at the same time. This makes configuring the MIDI learn features of the other apps quick and easy. You can then use FCBFF as a MIDI controller, or download the configuration to an FCB1010. Once you have your FCB1010 programmed, you can use it to control synthesizers, sequencers, loopers, and effects apps, all while keeping your hands on your instrument. Many iOS music apps support MIDI, and you can also control MIDI enabled hardware. If you have more than one iOS device, you can use one of your older devices to make the FCB1010 a wireless MIDI controller. The dual-device setup also makes using a guitar effects app easy. Most guitar audio interfaces use the dock connector -- so if you're playing a guitar, and using an effects app, you can't use the dock port for a MIDI connection. By transferring MIDI from a second device using MIDI over Bluetooth, you can connect the FCB1010 to your guitar effects apps, and have everything working in sync. Both the iPhone and iPad app support external QWERTY keyboards; you can use keystrokes on the keyboard to emulate an FCB1010. With a Bluetooth QWERTY keyboard, you can have a small wireless controller that fits on your music stand; no need to drag the FCB1010 with you everywhere you go. Take control of your music making setup, by getting the most out of your FCB1010. Demo videos and more information about the app are available on the Secret Base Design web site: https://secretbasedesign.com/apps/fcbff.html IMPORTANT: FCBFF is designed to work with the stock Behringer FCB firmware, version 2.3 or later. The app does not support the after-market UNO chip, and similar modifications. Very old FCB1010s with firmware versions below 2.3 may not be compatible. Any FCB1010 manufactured after 2003 should have firmware that is compatible. FCBFF is your Foot Controller's Best Friend Forever -- we think you're going to love it!
MIDI Scope
Monitor MIDI activity on your iOS device. Filter events by type, group, or channel, with detailed packet interpretation in decimal and hexadecimal. Send feedback directly to the developer.
- Monitor MIDI activity
- Filter events by type, group, or channel
- Detailed event packet interpretation
- Raw packet data in decimal and hexadecimal
- iOS device compatibility
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MIDI Scope allows you to monitor MIDI activity using your iOS device. Features include the ability to filter events by individual type, continuous controller, or by group as well as MIDI channel. A comprehensive interpretation of each event packet is displayed. Raw packet data is shown in both decimal and hexadecimal formats. Please send feature requests and trouble reports to the support email listed on our web site. Please rate this app, there is a button on the settings page to make it easy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MIDI Scope at Free against FCBFF's $14.99. MIDI Scope also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). FCBFF's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads 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
MIDI Scope is free to download; FCBFF costs $14.99 up front. MIDI Scope sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. FCBFF asks for nothing beyond the download.
MIDI Scope holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of FCBFF's written reviews are positive against 100% of MIDI Scope's.
FCBFF ships an update every 87 months, MIDI Scope every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FCBFF | MIDI Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.4 (10 ratings) | 4.8 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 87 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Secret Base Design | Kinematic Systems |
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FCBFF
MIDI Scope
In-app purchases
FCBFF
No in-app purchases
MIDI Scope
- Small$0.99
- Small$2.99
- Large$4.99








