GeoShred Control vs Sonari Remote
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.
Sonari Remote
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Touch a note. Tilt your iPhone. Shape a sound with your breath. Sonari Remote adds low latency touch, motion and gesture control to Sonari on your Mac. Requires Sonari: MIDI Controller on an Apple silicon Mac on the same local network. This free companion controls the Mac instrument; it does not make sound on its own or connect directly to other music apps. SIX WAYS TO PLAY - Touch: play notes, chords, drum pads and ribbons on the screen. The notes follow the Mac's key and scale. - Hold: tilt, turn and lift your iPhone to shape a note. Add another control with your thumb. - Air: use breath and voice to change the sound, or hum a melody to control pitch. - Face: play with a smile, raised brows, jaw movement or a turn of your head. Requires a TrueDepth camera. - Camera: track your hands from a second angle, alongside or instead of the Mac's camera. - Space: turn the room into zones you can reach into and play. Requires an iPhone with LiDAR. Choose one way at a time. The app explains which features your iPhone supports. LOW LATENCY CONTROL, THROUGH YOUR MAC Play Sonari's built-in instruments or control software instruments through the Mac's MIDI and MPE output. Sensor processing stays on your devices, with musical control sent over your local network. Response depends on your iPhone, network and Mac audio setup. Add motion and breath expression while your other hand plays in front of the Mac camera. PICK THE SOUND. START THE MUSIC. Browse the Mac's sounds, choose a playing surface, change the key and scale, and start or stop the performance from your iPhone. Touch layouts include keyboards, drums, chords and continuous expression controls. TURN A SOUND INTO AN INSTRUMENT Record a sample of up to 30 seconds and send it to your paired Mac. Play it back as a new instrument in Sonari. CONNECT ONCE, PLAY AGAIN Open both apps on the same local network and pair them. They reconnect automatically. No cable or account is needed. Musical control travels over an encrypted connection between your devices. FREE COMPANION Sonari Remote has no in-app purchases or subscriptions. Sonari on the Mac offers a free 14-day trial, followed by a one-time purchase for continued playing. Requires iOS 26 or later and Sonari on macOS 26 or later. Allow Local Network to connect. Motion, microphone and camera access support the ways you choose.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sonari Remote at none against GeoShred Control's 26. GeoShred Control's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. GeoShred Control sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. Sonari Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | GeoShred Control | Sonari Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (122 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 122 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 810 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wizdom Music LLC | Shubhra Saha |
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
Sonari Remote
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
Sonari Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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