Comparison

GeoShred Control vs BrayerMaqam

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Expressive playing surface
  • Intelligent pitch rounding
  • Diatonic keyboard
  • MIDI and MPE support
  • Arpeggiator
  • Support for world scales and temperaments
  • Customizable control surface
Features
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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.

About

BrayerMaqam

This app transforms your phone into a controller for musical instruments, allowing you to instantly select maqamat and their quarter-tones. It offers real-time, in-tune performance for keyboards and DAWs, with extensive instrument profile support.

Highlights
  • Maqam and quarter-tone controller
  • Real-time, in-tune performance
  • 67 built-in instrument profiles
  • Wireless or USB connectivity
  • DAW integration via desktop bridge
  • Transpose to any key
Features
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BrayerMaqam turns your phone into a maqam controller for your keyboard, organ and computer (DAW). Choose the maqam and its quarter-tones on your phone, and your instrument plays them instantly - in tune, in real time, with no menu-diving on the keyboard. FEATURES - Authentic quarter-tone tuning for the maqamat: play Bayati, Rast, Saba, Hijaz and more, perfectly in tune. - 67 built-in instrument profiles for popular keyboards and organs. - Wireless or USB: send the maqam over Wi-Fi or a cable. - DAW support: perform quarter-tones live in Cubase, Ableton and more via the included desktop bridge. - Transpose to any key while keeping the quarter-tones perfect. - Built for the stage: configure once and play. SUPPORTED KEYBOARDS & ORGANS (67 models) Korg: Kronos, M3, microX, Nautilus, OASYS, P500, Pa1000, Pa1X, Pa2X, Pa3X, Pa4X, Pa50, Pa500, Pa55Tr, Pa5X, Pa60, Pa600, Pa600QT, Pa700, Pa80, Pa800, Pa900, Triton, Triton Classic, Triton Extreme, Triton Karma, Triton LE, Triton Studio, Triton TR, X50, Z1 Yamaha: Genos, Genos2, Montage, Motif, Motif XF, Motif XS, PSR, PSR-A2000, PSR-A3000, PSR-A5000, PSR-S900, PSR-S910, PSR-S950, PSR-S970, PSR-S975, PSR-SX600, PSR-SX700, PSR-SX900, Tyros, Tyros2, Tyros3, Tyros4, Tyros5 Ketron: Audya, SD1, SD5, SD9, Vega Roland: AX-Synth, EA-7, FA, Fantom, GS Kurzweil: K2000, K2600 Native Instruments: Kontakt Made by musicians, for musicians - for weddings, concerts and the studio. Try it free for 30 days. Unlock everything forever with one single purchase - no subscription.

Screenshots

GeoShred Control3 screens
BrayerMaqam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GeoShred Control at 55% against BrayerMaqam's 0%. BrayerMaqam's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. GeoShred Control sells 26 one-off in-app purchases and BrayerMaqam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GeoShred Control ships an update every 2 weeks, BrayerMaqam every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GeoShred Control versus BrayerMaqam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeoShred ControlBrayerMaqam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (123 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings123 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size863 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWizdom Music LLCNaor Brayer

Customer experience

GeoShred Control

All ratings123 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral7.6%
Negative37.9%

BrayerMaqam

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
Show 5 more
  • 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

BrayerMaqam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

26 purchases

GeoShred Control

One-time26
  • Naada Dukduk$10.00
  • GeoBassFlute$14.99
  • Naada Sitar$14.99
Show 23 more
  • 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
1 purchases

BrayerMaqam

One-time1
  • Full Access$79.99

Questions

Is GeoShred Control free?
GeoShred Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrayerMaqam free?
BrayerMaqam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GeoShred Control or BrayerMaqam have ads?
Neither GeoShred Control nor BrayerMaqam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GeoShred Control or BrayerMaqam?
GeoShred Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and BrayerMaqam every 2 days. Most recently, GeoShred Control was updated on October 26, 2026 and BrayerMaqam on October 25, 2026.

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