Best Midi Apps

4.5😊(196 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This application allows users to play MIDI files on their Apple devices. It supports various MIDI formats, custom sound fonts, and synchronized lyrics. Advanced features like audio export and MIDI output connection are available via a one-time purchase.

What We Love

👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
🎵 Excellent sound quality with soundfont support
💰 Free version available with core functionality
🎧 Custom soundfont compatibility
📱 QuickLook/QuickView integration for quick previews
🔌 MIDI output to external devices and Bluetooth
⚡ No ads or intrusive monetization
🎚️ Playback speed adjustment capability
🎛️ Reverb and audio effects
📂 Direct file access from device storage

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
⏱️ Slow loading times for large MIDI files
🔋 High battery consumption
❌ Limited free version functionality
💸 Premium features behind paywall ($7.99-$22)
🔊 Audio issues with some soundfonts
📊 Inconsistent soundfont compatibility
⚠️ Free version cuts off last quarter of files
🎚️ Soundfont loading resets on app crash

Sequincer: MIDI Sequencer by Alexis Doualle

Music Composition Studio

Strong Contender

4.6(16 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Compose music on the go with this grid-based MIDI sequencer. Easily add notes, adjust durations, and build complex arrangements with multiple tracks and instruments. Supports MIDI and MusicXML import, and works as a standalone app or AUv3 plugin.

MIDITrail by WADA Masashi

3D MIDI visualizer

Worth Considering

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer

3.2(81 ratings)

Free

This application allows you to play MIDI files and experience their data through immersive 3D visualizations. Enjoy both auditory and visual playback of your music. It supports various MIDI formats and can even offer a virtual reality experience.

More Midi apps to explore

Feature-packed Pro Synthesizer

Over 300+ PresetsMIDI SupportVintage-Style Sequencer

This is a free, open-source professional synthesizer app for iOS devices. It offers over 300 presets, MIDI support, a sequencer, and vintage-inspired filters. Learn music production basics and create your own sounds.

Pocket-Sized MIDI Controller

Wired or wireless MIDI connection16 customizable padsVelocity-adjustable keyboard

Transform your iPhone into a powerful MIDI controller for your Mac. Easily connect wirelessly or via wire to control software instruments in Logic Pro X and GarageBand. Features include customizable pads and a velocity-sensitive keyboard.

Convert Midi to Sheet Music

Convert MIDI to sheet musicSynchronized playback and note highlightingAdjustable music speed

Convert MIDI files into playable sheet music. This free application plays music, highlights notes on both piano and sheet music, and offers features like speed adjustment and transposition. Learn your favorite songs with a library of classical pieces and readily available MIDI files.

The essential MIDI player

Visual MIDI playbackTempo and key controlAdvanced track controls

This app is a powerful and modern MIDI player designed for musicians, learners, and creators. It offers visual playback, tempo and key control, and advanced track management. Import custom soundbanks and enjoy features like synchronized lyrics and a 3D visualizer.

🔧 Utilities

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MIDI Monitor & MIDI Controller

MIDI Wrench

Monitor incoming MIDI eventsSend MIDI messagesVirtual MIDI keyboard, buttons, and knobs

This app acts as a versatile tool for managing MIDI devices on iOS. It allows you to monitor incoming MIDI messages in real-time and send your own MIDI commands using virtual controls. It's useful for troubleshooting MIDI setups and understanding device communication.

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SFZ, SF2 Player · Piano & Pads

KeyPad MIDI Controller

Touch-optimized piano keyboard9-pad drum gridXY performance pad

Transform your device into a professional MIDI controller with touch-optimized piano keys, drum pads, and performance controls. It supports SFZ, SF2, WAV, and M4A samples, and can control iOS apps, hardware synths, and Mac software wirelessly or wired.

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BandLab – Music Maker & Beats

AI Music Tools, Editor & DAW

Virtual instruments and audio presetsAI music generatorAuto-tune vocals

Create music on the go with this free app. Record vocals, make beats, and mix demos using a mobile DAW. Collaborate with others and access exclusive AI tools and distribution opportunities with an optional membership.

Rapchat: Music Maker Studio

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freemium

Record rap song tunes & beats

Thousands of free beatsAI vocal tune and effectsFull-featured recording studio

Create and record music with a powerful studio app. Access thousands of free beats, use AI-powered vocal effects, and collaborate with other artists. Perfect for aspiring rappers and music producers.

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Real-time chord recognition

WhatChord MIDI

Real-time chord recognitionManual chord lookupExplore chords and scales

Identify chords from live MIDI input or manual note entry. Explore harmony, build chords, and browse scales with musically informed analysis. Learn and understand music theory with real-time feedback.

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Midi Controller - Remote & USB

Pads, Fader & Keyboard

USB, WLAN, and Bluetooth connectivityCustomizable buttons, pads, and slidersSend Notes, CC, and Program Change values

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile MIDI controller. Send notes, control changes, and program changes wirelessly or via USB to any compatible DAW or hardware. Customize your workspace with unlimited, dynamic controls.

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Midi Amuser

Midi Looper and Arranger

Connect up to 10 MIDI instrumentsConnect up to 10 MIDI controllersZero latency

This app allows you to connect, control, and record up to 10 MIDI instruments and controllers across 10 tracks. It manages routing, recalls instrument states, and enables live looping and complex song arrangements with a stable clock and zero latency.

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MIDI Controller/Oscilloscope

16ch sequencer + 8ch scope

Multi-touch velocity-sensitive keyboard16-channel step sequencer with piano rollReal-time 8-channel oscilloscope

This app combines a multi-touch performance keyboard, a 16-channel step sequencer, and a real-time oscilloscope. It allows seamless integration with hardware synthesizers and audio gear via USB, enabling music creation and analysis.

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MIDI Player with Mixer

Rich & Easy Control

Mix MIDI tracksControl playback volumeControl playing time

Easily mix MIDI tracks to your preferred balance and control playback volume and timing. Save and share your creations, with more advanced features planned for future updates.

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SynthBridge MIDI Synth

MIDI synth and looper

MIDI controller support (Bluetooth, USB, Network)SoundFont (SF2/SF3) loading and playbackMulti-touch piano keyboard and drum pads

Transform your device into a versatile MIDI sound module and virtual piano. Load SoundFont files, connect controllers, and utilize expressive performance tools for practice, production, or live music.

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MIDI Piano & Guitar Chords

by Antonio Ortega Gonzalez

Chord detection from inputChord generation with fretboard displayCircle of fifths visualization

This music theory app helps piano and guitar players understand chords, scales, and intervals. It features chord detection, generation, a circle of fifths, and a metronome. Connect a MIDI keyboard for enhanced functionality.

Connecting MIDI effortlessly

Low-latency MIDI over Bluetooth LEMIDI over USB connectionRoutes virtual MIDI ports

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.

by Stephane Villeneuve

$9.99

Control your BOSS Katana Air amp and MIDI-capable pedals with this app. Select presets, adjust effects, and map MIDI CC codes for a full touch interface. Save, export, and import your settings for seamless live performance.

Preset selection and retrievalAdjustable effect levels and togglesTap tempo for delays