# SynthMaster Player vs MidiQuesti

The clearest difference is rating: SynthMaster Player at 4.4 against MidiQuesti's 1.5. SynthMaster Player also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 10%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). MidiQuesti's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SynthMaster Player sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and MidiQuesti sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SynthMaster Player holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SynthMaster Player has 55 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of SynthMaster Player's written reviews are positive against 10% of MidiQuesti's.

SynthMaster Player ships an update every 3 months, MidiQuesti weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SynthMaster Player | MidiQuesti |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-player/id944155926/reviews)** | [1.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiquesti/id1271850367/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **52.1% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 308 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KV331 Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/944155925) | [Sound Quest](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271850366) |

## What reviewers say

### SynthMaster Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-player/id944155926)

This mobile synthesizer app provides a vast library of sounds for music production. It allows users to play presets, make limited edits, and access additional sound banks through in-app purchases. It integrates with other music apps and offers a built-in keyboard for immediate playability.

**Highlights:** Preset-based sound library, Limited parameter editing, XY pads for modulation, AUv3 and InterApp Audio support, Audiobus integration, Built-in keyboard with pitch/mod wheels, Scales functionality

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Signature Sounds Vol1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| MK Expansion 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nori Ubukata Art Rock Basics | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sounds of the World | $4.99 | one-time |
| Factory Presets (PRO Upgrade) | $4.99 | one-time |
| SynthMaster 2.7 presets | $4.99 | one-time |
| SynthMaster 2.8 Presets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extra Factory Presets Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| SynthMaster EDM Bundle 1 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Dawn Of Electronic Bundle | $13.99 | one-time |
| Synth Giants Bundle | $13.99 | one-time |
| Rob Lee EDM Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great sounds
- 👍 Fantastic presets
- 🚀 Excellent sound quality
- 👍 Inspiring sounds
- 👍 Rich and full synth sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy performance
- 🐛 Presets not loading
- 🐛 Unstable on newer devices
- 🐛 Compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Purchased presets not loading
- Stuck notes
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Audiobus and IAA issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit and create own sounds
- Improved preset management
- Better integration with DAWs and Audiobus
- Background playback support
- Larger on-screen keyboard


### MidiQuesti

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiquesti/id1271850367)

This app is a comprehensive MIDI SysEx editor and librarian for managing and organizing patches, banks, and other data from a vast array of MIDI instruments. It offers advanced editing capabilities, real-time parameter control, and the ability to manage multiple devices simultaneously.

**Highlights:** Supports 900+ MIDI instruments from 50+ manufacturers, Store, organize, and edit banks and patches, Multi-instrument and multi-port support, Real-time parameter editing, Drag and drop bank editing, Import/export .syx and .mid files, Block Copy/Swap for parameter groups

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yamaha Reface CP | $35.99 | one-time |
| Yamaha Reface CS | $35.99 | one-time |
| Yamaha Reface DX | $35.99 | one-time |
| Yamaha Reface YC | $35.99 | one-time |
| Akai Pro EWI4000S | $49.99 | one-time |
| Korg DW-8000 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Waldorf Blofeld | $49.99 | one-time |
| Waldorf Blofeld Keyboard | $49.99 | one-time |
| Korg M3/R | $89.99 | one-time |
| MQi v1 All Instrument License | $249.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SynthMaster Player free?

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

### Is MidiQuesti free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SynthMaster Player or MidiQuesti?

SynthMaster Player is rated higher. SynthMaster Player averages 4.4 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while MidiQuesti averages 1.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do SynthMaster Player or MidiQuesti have ads?

Neither SynthMaster Player nor MidiQuesti shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SynthMaster Player or MidiQuesti?

SynthMaster Player ships an update every 3 months, and MidiQuesti weekly. Most recently, SynthMaster Player was updated on September 24, 2026 and MidiQuesti on June 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*