Best Midi Dark 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

Bome Network by Bome Software GmbH & Co. KG

Bome Network MIDI and routing

Strong Contender

4.2(5 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app acts as a network-enabled MIDI router, allowing seamless MIDI data transfer between apps, devices, and remote hardware. It offers flexible routing options and can connect to specialized hardware for expanded functionality. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks advanced features for computer and mobile device integration.

AirBending: MIDI Controller by Nanas Sound OU

Hand gestures MIDI controller

Worth Considering

MIDI Monitor & MIDI Controller

5.0(1 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a hands-free MIDI and OSC controller using just your hands. Control music software, synthesizers, or play built-in instruments with expressive gestures. Supports wireless connection to computers and hardware.

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SAND: Audio MIDI Sequencer

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

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Piano Transcriptionist

Audio to MIDI & Score

Audio to MIDI conversionMIDI to sheet music generationOn-device processing

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MIDI Sniffer

Capture MIDI messages (text/hex)Microsecond precision timestampsShare logs via text/email

Capture and share MIDI messages from external instruments. View logs in text or hex with precise timestamps. Export as MIDI files or share via text/email. Supports Bluetooth LE connections and message filtering.

Play with WebMIDI in style.

WebMIDI website interactionMusic learning toolsCreative music tools

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Make great music anywhere

GarageBand

Virtual instruments (keyboard, guitar, drums)Multi-track recording (up to 32 tracks)Live Loops for DJ-style creation

Transform your device into a portable recording studio. Create music with virtual instruments, record vocals and guitars, and mix multi-track songs. Explore a vast library of sounds and effects to produce professional-sounding tracks anywhere.

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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.

by Thirteen32 Pty Ltd

$0.99

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile MIDI controller. It offers wireless and USB connectivity, customizable pads, and a full piano keyboard for your music production needs. Requires external hardware or software to generate sound.

Bluetooth and USB MIDI support16 assignable MIDI padsFull 88-key piano keyboard

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Open Source MIDI Player

Play MIDI filesOpen source code availableCompatible with Swift Playgrounds

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Midi Player - Play Musi Notes

Read Play Learn Edit Midi Note

Custom MIDI Controller

Control any MIDI-enabled deviceNetwork, Bluetooth, and USB MIDIExtensive user layout library

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Bluetooth connectivityDevice parameter adjustmentWireless control

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