GeoShred Control vs Maqam Analyzer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GeoShred Control
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.
- Expressive playing surface
- Intelligent pitch rounding
- Diatonic keyboard
- MIDI and MPE support
- Arpeggiator
- Support for world scales and temperaments
- Customizable control surface
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GeoShred Control Version 7 GeoShred Control is a standalone MIDI/MPE controller based on GeoShred. Important: GeoShred Control is a MIDI/MPE controller. It does not make sound and does not include a built-in audio engine. It is designed to control external synthesizers, apps, plug-ins, and hardware instruments. It can also be upgraded*** to the functionality of GeoShred Pro. If you already own GeoShred Pro (green icon), you do not need GeoShred Control, because GeoShred Pro already includes MIDI. GeoShred Control can also be used to control GeoShred Studio for macOS. Perform external MIDI and MPE instruments with GeoShred’s expressive playing surface. Move seamlessly between fretless and diatonic playing using GeoShred’s isomorphic keyboard and groundbreaking intelligent pitch rounding. GeoShred Control is especially expressive with instruments that support MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression). It is a powerful iPad and iPhone performance controller, and it can also operate as an AUv3 plug-in that sends MIDI. GeoShred Control includes an arpeggiator, backing tracks, alternative tunings, world scales and temperaments, and 3D Touch on supported devices. It can be upgraded*** to the functionality of GeoShred Pro, including GeoShred’s powerful physically modeled string instruments. Awards include: • 2nd Place Winner, 2022/2025 MIDI Innovation Award for Software • Gold Medal Winner, 2019 Denny Award • Winner, 2019 Guthman New Musical Instrument Award • Winner, 2017 Electronic Musician Editor’s Choice Award GeoShred Control Features • Send/Connect so GeoShred for iOS/iPadOS can control GeoShred Studio for macOS • Fluidly expressive playing surface • Intelligent pitch rounding • Diatonic keyboard mode where every key is in the scale • MIDI and MPE support • MIDI over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Virtual MIDI, and digital interfaces • MIDI configuration presets • iCloud preset synchronization • 3D Touch on supported iPhones • Customizable control surface mapped to MIDI controls • Backing tracks from the Music library • Built-in arpeggiator • Alternative tunings • Support for world scales and temperaments, including Indian ragas, Arabic scales, and Balinese scales • Easy preset sharing • Upgrade path to the functionality of GeoShred Pro If upgraded*, GeoSWAM and Naada instruments may be purchased and performed from the GeoShred keyboard, MPE controllers, conventional MIDI controllers, and wind controllers. We are dedicated to delivering the highest level of musical instrument experience for our customers worldwide. If you enjoy GeoShred Control, please leave a review on the App Store. Questions? Contact us at support@moforte.com Minimum Requirements iOS 13 or later is required for AUv3 support and GeoSWAM and Naada instruments. * GeoShred Control must be upgraded to the functionality of GeoShred Pro in order to purchase GeoSWAM and Naada instruments. ** Due to App Store limitations, previously purchased individual instrument IAPs cannot be applied to the purchase of a collection IAP. *** The Pro upgrade is to the functionality of GeoShred Pro. The app remains GeoShred Control, but gains all Pro features and becomes functionally identical to GeoShred Pro.
Maqam Analyzer
Instantly identify Arabic maqams, microtones, and tempo from live audio or uploaded files. Explore a comprehensive library of maqamat with detailed scale structures and emotional characteristics. This tool enhances understanding and skill development for Arabic music enthusiasts.
- Real-time maqam detection
- Audio file analysis
- BPM and tempo detection
- Modulation timeline
- Quarter-tone pitch histogram
- Maqam reference library
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اكتشف أسرار الموسيقى العربية من خلال تحليل المقامات في الوقت الفعلي، واكتشاف النغمات الدقيقة (Microtones) بما فيها أرباع الأصوات، والحصول على تحليل فوري للسلالم الموسيقية والتنقلات المقامية (Modulations)، مما يساعد الموسيقيين من جميع المستويات على فهم الموسيقى بعمق أكبر وتطوير مهاراتهم الموسيقية. Maqam Analyzer is the ultimate tool for musicians, students, and enthusiasts of Arabic and Middle Eastern music. Whether you're playing an oud, listening to a recording, or exploring a new melody, Maqam Analyzer instantly identifies the maqam scale, tonic note, and tempo of any music — in real time. Live Microphone Analysis Hold your device near any instrument or speaker and let Maqam Analyzer listen. Within seconds, it detects the active maqam, updates live as you play, and delivers a full analysis including confidence score, tonic (key), BPM, and the complete scale structure with interval cents. Upload & Analyze Already have a recording? Upload any audio file and get a deep analysis: maqam classification with probability rankings, tonic detection, tempo (BPM), modulation timeline showing how the maqam shifts across the track, and a quarter-tone pitch histogram. Maqam Reference Library Explore a comprehensive library of Arabic maqamat — Rast, Bayati, Hijaz, Nahawand, Saba, Kurd, and many more. Each entry includes the full scale structure, interval breakdown in cents, microtonal (quarter-tone) notes, emotional character, and common modulations. Quarter-Tone Support Arabic music uses microtonal intervals not found in Western scales. Maqam Analyzer natively understands and detects quarter-tones, giving you accurate results that Western music apps simply can't provide. Key Features: • Real-time maqam detection via microphone • Upload & analyze audio files (MP3, WAV, and more) • BPM / tempo detection • Modulation timeline — see when the maqam changes • Quarter-tone pitch histogram • Full maqam library with scale visualizations • Note display in Letter names or Solfège • On-device processing — your audio never leaves your device • Clean, dark-themed interface optimized for mobile Privacy First All audio processing happens entirely on your device. No audio is ever uploaded or stored on our servers. Whether you're a performer, composer, music teacher, or simply a curious listener, Maqam Analyzer brings the rich tradition of Arabic maqam music to your fingertips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Maqam Analyzer at 100% against GeoShred Control's 54%. Maqam Analyzer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 26). GeoShred Control's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. GeoShred Control sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. Maqam Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Maqam Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GeoShred Control has 122 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of GeoShred Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of Maqam Analyzer's.
| Parameter | GeoShred Control | Maqam Analyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (122 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 122 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 810 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Wizdom Music LLC | Fadi Batarseh |
Customer experience
GeoShred Control
Maqam Analyzer
Bugs and requests
GeoShred Control
Reported bugs
10 issues- No sound in free version
- App crashes DAW
- MIDI port selector not working
- CC1 sends CC4 instead
- UI animation framerates are low
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- Bluetooth MIDI not sending to Mac
- Latest update removed sound libraries
- Purchase pending issues
- No controller in installed app
- Cannot restore purchased sound libraries
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Maqam Analyzer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GeoShred Control
- Naada Dukduk$10.00
- GeoBassFlute$14.99
- Naada Sitar$14.99
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- GeoCello$14.99
- GeoFlute$14.99
- GeoTenorSax$14.99
- GeoViolin$14.99
- GeoPizzBass$14.99
- Naada Oud$14.99
- Naada Carnatic Violin$14.99
- Naada Bansuri$14.99
- GeoOboe$14.99
- GeoViola$14.99
- Naada Viola$14.99
- GeoClarinet$14.99
- GeoBassTrombone$14.99
- GeoTrumpet$14.99
- Naada Sarangi$14.99
- GeoShred Control Upgrade$24.99
- Artiphon promotion$31.99
- Naada Collection III$50.00
- Naada instruments collection 1$56.00
- GeoSWAM Collection I$74.99
- GeoSWAM Collection I & II$119.99
- Naada Collection I & II$119.99
- Naada Collection I & II & III & IV$173.99
Maqam Analyzer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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