Bluetooth Midi Keyboard is a free utility for iOS and iPadOS that transmits MIDI data to external DAWs and hardware via Bluetooth Low Energy.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the need for physical MIDI cables, serving musicians who require a portable, wireless input method for their desktop or hardware instruments.
For Musicians and producers using iOS devices as wireless MIDI controllers for desktop or hardware instruments.
What does it look like?
Key features
Wireless transmission of MIDI data from iOS or iPadOS devices to external DAWs and hardware instruments.
Adjusts MIDI note intensity based on touch pressure during performance.
Compatibility with third-party apps to create virtual MIDI ports for hosts lacking native BLE MIDI.
How much does it cost?
Bluetooth Midi Keyboard is distributed as a free utility without visible in-app purchases or subscription tiers.
Velocity
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With only one release in the last 232 days, the development momentum is classified as maintenance. The latest version introduced a new interface, velocity sensitivity, and an updated MIDI engine, but there has been no subsequent activity. The current cadence reflects a lack of active feature development or ongoing live operations.
Who built it?
Pablo Lopez
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What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Bluetooth Midi Keyboard
How's the Music market?
Bluetooth Midi Keyboard operates as a free utility in the Music category, relying on its zero-cost entry to compete. The lack of updates over the last 232 days signals a maintenance-only posture that limits its competitive reach against active rivals.
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Key takeaways for Bluetooth Midi Keyboard
Where is it heading?
The mobile MIDI controller market is consolidating around apps with frequent update cycles and integrated DAW workflows. Bluetooth Midi Keyboard remains a stable utility, but its lack of active development and revenue generation leaves it exposed to more agile competitors.
- The seven-month update gap indicates a maintenance-only posture, which limits the ability to compete with more frequently updated MIDI controller apps.
- The absence of a monetization model restricts the developer's ability to fund necessary feature parity updates, creating a long-term sustainability risk.
The SWOT
- Free distribution model lowers the barrier to entry for casual users.
- Integration with mobile DAW workflows could capture portable-production users.
Next best moves
Audit MIDI engine stability because the seven-month update gap risks compatibility with latest iOS versions → maintain baseline functionality.
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of monetization is its primary weakness…
Read the full takeBottom line
Bluetooth Midi Keyboard provides a functional, no-cost bridge for wireless MIDI, but its seven-month development silence leaves it vulnerable to more active rivals. Establishing a sustainable revenue stream would allow the developer to address compatibility risks and maintain parity with evolving iOS MIDI standards.
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Is Bluetooth Midi Keyboard free to use?
Does Bluetooth Midi Keyboard work with all DAWs?
What should I use if I need more advanced MIDI features?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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