# GeoShred Control vs Skym

The clearest difference is price: GeoShred Control at Free against Skym's $7.99. GeoShred Control also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (122 vs 22). Skym's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 54%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

GeoShred Control is free to download; Skym costs $7.99 up front. GeoShred Control sells 26 one-off in-app purchases and Skym sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for GeoShred Control against 4.3 for Skym. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GeoShred Control has 122 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of GeoShred Control's written reviews are positive against 80% of Skym's.

GeoShred Control ships an update every 2 weeks, Skym monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GeoShred Control | Skym |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoshred-control/id1336247116/reviews)** | [4.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skym/id1546169685/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 54.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 810 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wizdom Music LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/377345351) | [ResGuide LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501968996) |

## What reviewers say

### GeoShred Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoshred-control/id1336247116)

This app functions as a MIDI/MPE controller for music creation, offering an expressive playing surface and intelligent pitch rounding. It can control other synthesizers and software, with optional upgrades for advanced instrument modeling.

**Highlights:** Expressive playing surface, Intelligent pitch rounding, Diatonic keyboard, MIDI and MPE support, Arpeggiator, Support for world scales and temperaments, Customizable control surface

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Naada Dukduk | $10.00 | one-time |
| GeoBassFlute | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naada Sitar | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoCello | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoFlute | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoTenorSax | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoViolin | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoPizzBass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naada Oud | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naada Carnatic Violin | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naada Bansuri | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoOboe | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoViola | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naada Viola | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoClarinet | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoBassTrombone | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoTrumpet | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naada Sarangi | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoShred Control Upgrade | $24.99 | one-time |
| Artiphon promotion | $31.99 | one-time |
| Naada Collection III | $50.00 | one-time |
| Naada instruments collection 1 | $56.00 | one-time |
| GeoSWAM Collection I | $74.99 | one-time |
| GeoSWAM Collection I & II | $119.99 | one-time |
| Naada Collection I & II | $119.99 | one-time |
| Naada Collection I & II & III & IV | $173.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Highly expressive and musical instrument
- 👍 Easy to start, quick successes
- 🚀 Runs well as AUv3
- ✨ Amazing and innovative
- 🎶 Excellent sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ No sound in free version
- ❌ Not working for some users
- 🐛 App crashes DAW
- 🐛 Confusing interface
- 🐛 Lots of bugs

**Reported bugs**

- No sound in free version
- App crashes DAW
- MIDI port selector not working
- CC1 sends CC4 instead
- UI animation framerates are low

**Requested features**

- Chords with Harmonica
- More freedom in the free version
- More detailed instructions for Control
- More presets for other synths
- Discount offers for add-on instruments


### Skym

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skym/id1546169685)

Control your Ableton devices with expressive touch gestures. This MIDI controller app lets you manipulate four parameters simultaneously, offering instant variability and interest to your sounds. It requires Ableton on macOS and does not generate sound on its own.

**Highlights:** Touch control for Ableton devices, Control 4 parameters simultaneously, X, Y, Speed, and Gate parameters, USB or Bluetooth connection, Free starter Ableton project included, Expressive sound design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heat Map | $4.99 | one-time |
| Warp Speed | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pulse Cell | $9.99 | one-time |
| Life Flower | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GeoShred Control free?

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

### Is Skym free?

Skym costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GeoShred Control or Skym?

GeoShred Control is rated higher. GeoShred Control averages 4.4 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Skym averages 4.3 from 22 ratings.

### Do GeoShred Control or Skym have ads?

Neither GeoShred Control nor Skym shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GeoShred Control or Skym?

GeoShred Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and Skym monthly. Most recently, GeoShred Control was updated on October 17, 2026 and Skym on October 10, 2026.

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