Comparison

Apollo Motion MIDI Controller vs MIDI Expression Control

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

Head to head
About

Apollo Motion MIDI Controller

Transform your iPhone into a musical instrument using its accelerometer. Trigger MIDI notes and chords with motion, creating a natural and organic feel for music production. Ideal for adding unique percussive elements or expressive control to your compositions.

Highlights
  • Motion-controlled MIDI triggering
  • Accelerometer-based input
  • Wireless MIDI over Bluetooth
  • USB MIDI via musicIO
  • Customizable MIDI events
  • Program and control change messages
Features
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Apollo Motion MIDI Controller uses the accelerometer built into your iPhone, turning it into a unique musical instrument. Shake or tap your iPhone to trigger MIDI notes or chords; when used with the innovative synthesizer and drum apps on iOS, you have a new way of creating music. One of the best ways to keep time is through moving your body. Everyone can tap their feet or clap their hands to a beat; by using this motion to trigger MIDI, you can capture a natural, organic feeling. Use the app like a shaker, tambourine, or a cowbell, with the MIDI notes adding the accents you need; every song could use more cowbell. The app detects rapid acceleration in six different directions, to trigger six different MIDI events. Use the front for a cymbal, and the back for a bass drum. You can also use the app to send program change or control change messages. The app is not appropriate for speed-metal drum rolls; the response rate of the accelerometer limits how quickly notes can be triggered. Apollo Motion MIDI Controller works with Apollo MIDI over Bluetooth (the original Bluetooth MIDI solution for iOS). With low latency wireless MIDI from your phone to an iPad or Mac, you're free from a tangle of connections, and can move how you want. The app also works with musicIO, which provides both high speed MIDI and four channels of audio using a standard USB sync cable, connecting your iPhone to either a Mac or PC.

About

MIDI Expression Control

This application allows users to modify settings for MIDI Expression devices. Ensure your device has firmware version 2.6 or higher for iOS compatibility.

Highlights
  • Change device settings
  • Compatible with MIDI Expression devices
  • iOS firmware compatibility check
  • Free to download
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This is the Control Application for MIDI Expression devices. It lets you change settings for the devices. Please note that the iOS version of the Control Application is only compatible with devices running firmware version 2.6 and up.

Screenshots

Apollo Motion MIDI Controller3 screens
MIDI Expression Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MIDI Expression Control at 5.0 against Apollo Motion MIDI Controller's 3.6. Apollo Motion MIDI Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MIDI Expression Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Apollo Motion MIDI Controller versus MIDI Expression Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApollo Motion MIDI ControllerMIDI Expression Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecret Base DesignRobert Jonkman

Customer experience

Apollo Motion MIDI Controller

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MIDI Expression Control

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Apollo Motion MIDI Controller

No in-app purchases

None

MIDI Expression Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Apollo Motion MIDI Controller free?
Apollo Motion MIDI Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIDI Expression Control free?
MIDI Expression Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Apollo Motion MIDI Controller or MIDI Expression Control?
MIDI Expression Control is rated higher. Apollo Motion MIDI Controller averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while MIDI Expression Control averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Apollo Motion MIDI Controller or MIDI Expression Control have ads?
Neither Apollo Motion MIDI Controller nor MIDI Expression Control shows ads.

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