Comparison

midimittr vs PianoStream

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

Head to head
About

midimittr

This app enables low-latency MIDI connections to iOS music applications via Bluetooth LE or USB. It routes virtual MIDI ports to external devices, allowing seamless wireless or wired integration with compatible software.

Highlights
  • Low-latency MIDI over Bluetooth LE
  • MIDI over USB connection
  • Routes virtual MIDI ports
  • Connects to other MIDI devices wirelessly
  • Remembers routing settings
  • Works in background
  • MIDI over Lightning cable support
Features
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midimittr is a simple utility to deliver the experience of low-latency MIDI over Bluetooth LE/USB to iOS Music apps that support MIDI. To achieve this, midimittr is routing the virtual ports of supported applications to Bluetooth and/or the USB Ports. If your favourite application is supporting MIDI, it will most likely work with midimittr. Bluetooth over MIDI is supported in iOS 8+ and a feature of OS X Yosemite 10.10+. For more information please check out the support page. ---- - Connect to other Bluetooth MIDI Hardware, iOS or macOS devices wirelessly - Remembers previous routing settings for an uninterrupted workflow - Works in background - Get even lower latency with MIDI over Lightning cable* - Support for both iPad and iPhone ---- *For MIDI over Lightning cable please download the tool from the support page.

About

PianoStream

Experience high-quality piano performances on your player piano or digital piano. Enjoy curated stations, exclusive artist content, and seamless playback. Upload your own MIDI files and create custom playlists for a personalized musical experience.

Highlights
  • Live concert-quality piano performances
  • Curated music stations by genre and era
  • Universal compatibility with digital and analog pianos
  • Upload personal MIDI files
  • Create custom playlists
  • Exclusive artist content
Features
Currently charting
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Turn your player piano or digital piano into a live concert — any song, any time, with no CDs or floppy disks. PianoStream streams thousands of real piano performances straight to your piano's keys. Pick a station, press play, and your piano plays itself all day long. NEW IN 5.0 - Gentle on your piano — built-in volume and note-strength limits help protect your player piano - Suggested volume settings for Yamaha Disklavier ENSPIRE, PianoDisc and QRS - Completely rebuilt — faster, cleaner, easier - Help & Support right in the app: questions, bug reports and song requests - iPad support with landscape mode MUSIC FOR EVERY MOOD - Exclusive performances by MauColi The Pianoman and other world-class pianists - Golden Hits from the '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s - Modern favorites and chart-toppers - Classical masterpieces, jazz, pop and more - Holiday Magic — our Christmas station is unmatched - Requested Songs — a station built from listener requests worldwide - Three brand-new songs recorded every Friday WORKS WITH YOUR PIANO - Yamaha Disklavier — Wagon Grand, Mark II/III/IV, e3, DKC-850/800, Enspire - PianoDisc — iQ, CD, Prodigy I & II, PDS-128+, PDS-228 - QRS - Pianocorder - Any digital piano or keyboard with MIDI or USB MIDI (Clavinova, Casio and more) EASY CONNECTION - Bluetooth MIDI: connect with a wireless MIDI receiver (WIDI Master or Yamaha MD-BT01) for pure solo-piano sound - Audio: use a Wi-Fi audio receiver (WiiM Mini) or Bluetooth receiver for PianoDisc iQ/CD, analog Disklaviers and Pianocorder - USB-only keyboards: use a USB-to-host MIDI adapter YOUR MUSIC, YOUR WAY - Save favorite songs and stations - Build your own playlists - Repeat and Shuffle remember your choice - Upload your own MIDI and PianoDisc MP3 files - Fully licensed: ASCAP-licensed, in-house productions and public-domain works REAL HELP FROM REAL PEOPLE Our support is the best in the business — just read our reviews. Join our Facebook group to share requests and hear new releases first. SUBSCRIPTION Unlock everything with a monthly ($24.99) or yearly ($179.99) plan. - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase - Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends - Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://api.balanceiq.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://api.balanceiq.com/terms/ Support: https://api.balanceiq.com/support/ Subscribe today and let your piano play itself!

Screenshots

midimittr3 screens
PianoStream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: midimittr at none against PianoStream's 6. midimittr also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). PianoStream's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PianoStream sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. midimittr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PianoStream holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 217 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of midimittr's written reviews are positive against 94% of PianoStream's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

midimittr ships an update every 2 weeks, PianoStream every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
midimittr versus PianoStream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermidimittrPianoStream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (54 ratings)4.8 (217 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.0% of reviews93.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54217 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#137 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias FrickB&T Entertainment Inc

Customer experience

midimittr

All ratings50 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive91.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative7.5%

PianoStream

All ratings217 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive93.9%
Neutral0.8%
Negative5.3%

User reviews

midimittr

From 54 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless MIDI connection
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Solves connectivity problems
  • 💰 Free of charge
  • 🔌 Works with USB and Bluetooth

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on M1 Mac
  • ❓ No manual or instructions
  • 😞 Developer unresponsive
  • ⚠️ Bluetooth connection issues
  • 🎛️ Toggles not visible on iPad mini

PianoStream

From 217 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup and use
  • 🚀 Seamless Bluetooth/MIDI connectivity
  • 💎 Extensive music library with frequent updates
  • 🔊 High-quality piano performances
  • 💯 Excellent customer support and responsiveness

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional technical issues with connectivity
  • 🔍 Lacking advanced search/filtering features
  • 📱 User interface could be more intuitive

Bugs and requests

midimittr

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 'IOS Audio' crashes app on M1 Mac
  • Disables iPad as audio input on M1 Mac
  • Connection problem with older iOS and Yamaha MD-BT01
  • Toggles not visible on iPad mini
  • App keeps giving pop-ups asking to turn on Bluetooth
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  • Only one device gets MIDI back when two are connected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Auto-reconnect for Bluetooth
  • Logging function with freeze/save and filter
  • Dark mode
  • Audio transmitting as in-app purchase
  • Option for client BT connections to auto-connect

PianoStream

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes or freezes
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between digital and analog modes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to create and save custom playlists
  • Landscape mode support for better tablet experience
  • Expanded audio output options (e.g., integrating with home audio systems)

In-app purchases

None

midimittr

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

PianoStream

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Trial Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Premium Trial Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription$24.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$179.991 Year
  • Premium Trial Yearly3 Days trial$179.991 Year

Questions

Is midimittr free?
midimittr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PianoStream free?
PianoStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, midimittr or PianoStream?
PianoStream is rated higher. midimittr averages 4.5 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while PianoStream averages 4.8 from 217 ratings.
Do midimittr or PianoStream have ads?
Neither midimittr nor PianoStream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, midimittr or PianoStream?
midimittr ships an update every 2 weeks, and PianoStream every 2 months. Most recently, midimittr was updated on November 1, 2026 and PianoStream on November 11, 2026.

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