Comparison

Gliss vs Poly 2

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

Head to head
About

Gliss

Transform your iOS device into a motion-based music controller. Wirelessly send sensor data to your computer to manipulate music software, add effects, trigger samples, and control synth parameters with gestures. It supports MIDI and OSC for integration with popular music production tools.

Highlights
  • Motion-based music control
  • Wireless sensor data transmission
  • Gesture recognition for music
  • MIDI and OSC support
  • Touch-responsive surface control
  • Wireless feedback via color and vibration
Features
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Gliss turns your iOS device into an expressive, motion-based controller for music, while connected to MiMU’s desktop application Glover. Gliss wirelessly sends your device’s motion sensor data to your computer so that you can use your iPhone or iPad to control music software. For example, you can: - Tilt your device to add effects to your voice - Make sharp movements for air drums - Control synth parameters using gestures - Trigger samples without touching your computer Not only does Gliss automatically detect and send your device’s gyroscope/accelerometer data (as pitch, yaw and roll), you can also teach it to recognise the manner in which you move your fingers over the screen and start using the touch-responsive surface of your iOS device for making music. Connect Gliss with MiMU’s desktop app Glover over Wi-Fi and map your movement signals to control any live music / video software or hardware that supports MIDI or OSC. Some examples include Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, Mainstage, Max/MSP, Unity, FL Studio and many more. Music is a way to express ourselves and so the way we control music should be expressive too. Features include... MOTION-DETECTION Detection of movements using the built-in accelerometer and gyroscope in your device GESTURE-RECOGNITION On screen detection of multi-touch gestures BUTTONS AND SLIDERS Send triggers and control faders WIRELESS FEEDBACK Get feedback from your computer via colours and the vibration modes on the device

About

Poly 2

This app generates evolving musical patterns and melodies using polyrhythms. It offers extensive sound manipulation with a sampler, multiple effects, and the ability to store numerous configurations. Users can also import their own sounds and integrate with other music production tools.

Highlights
  • Generative polyrhythm sequencing
  • Up to 8 simultaneous sounds
  • Sampler with envelopes and filters
  • Randomize capabilities
  • Built-in delay, reverb, distortion, and EQ FX
  • AUv3, Audiobus, and IAA support
  • Import custom samples
Features
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Poly 2 is a generative sequencer that creates evolving patterns and melodies based on the power of polyrhythms. Check out the promo video: https://youtu.be/ovCXtBynEkw Features: - Up to 8 different sounds at any time - Store up to 16 different configurations for each project - A sampler that includes envelopes, filters, loop crossfading, an LFO and more - Randomise capabilities - Delay, reverb, distortion and EQ FX - Over 100 samples included for free - 13 premade collections of sounds - 13 example projects - AUv3 support, both MIDI and Audio - Audiobus and IAA - Ableton Link - MIDI notes in / out, MIDI CC in / out and MIDI clock in - Import your own samples via iOS Files or WIFI transfer

Screenshots

Gliss4 screens
Poly 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Poly 2 at 4.8 against Gliss's 3.0. Poly 2 also leads on ratings volume (686 vs 4) and review sentiment (84% vs 67%). Gliss's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Poly 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gliss asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Poly 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Poly 2 has 686 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Gliss's written reviews are positive against 84% of Poly 2's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Gliss versus Poly 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlissPoly 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.8 (686 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews84.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4686 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMi.mu Gloves LimitedJames Milton

Customer experience

Gliss

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Poly 2

All ratings686 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative11.1%

Bugs and requests

Gliss

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Poly 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • In-app purchase not working for some users
  • MIDI connectivity issues with certain apps
  • Crashes upon opening for some users

Requested features

8 requests
  • Ability to preview samples before importing
  • Autoslice/autochop functionality for samples
  • Support for larger sample imports and automatic slot filling
  • Granulizer effect
  • Note repeat and vinyl effects
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  • More built-in effects and processing options
  • Ability to create and arrange full songs
  • M1 Mac compatibility

In-app purchases

None

Gliss

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Poly 2

One-time1
  • Pro mode$11.99

Questions

Is Gliss free?
Gliss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Poly 2 free?
Poly 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gliss or Poly 2?
Poly 2 is rated higher. Gliss averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Poly 2 averages 4.8 from 686 ratings.
Do Gliss or Poly 2 have ads?
Neither Gliss nor Poly 2 shows ads.

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