Comparison

Gliss vs Dubnote

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

Dubnote

Capture and organize musical ideas effortlessly. This app helps songwriters record melodies, lyrics, and song sections with AI-powered organization and transcription. Keep your creative process streamlined and your ideas ready for development.

Highlights
  • Record and organize music ideas
  • AI-powered section splitting
  • Searchable tags and notes
  • Stereo recording
  • Speech-to-text lyric transcription
  • BPM detection
  • Vocal pitch monitoring
Features
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Voice memos don't care about your song ideas, Dubnote does. Record, organize, and revisit your music ideas— without the chaos. Whether you're capturing a melody at rehearsal or a top-line on the walk home, Dubnote keeps everything clear, searchable, and ready to develop. Built for musicians who write on the go: • Organize recordings in folders with custom covers • Auto-split recordings into sections: verses, hooks, riffs, with on-device AI • Tag key moments with emojis or notes- instantly searchable • Record straight into notebooks from your home screen in stereo • Transcribe lyrics with built-in speech-to-text • Detect BPM to keep your ideas DAW-ready • Vocal Pitch Monitor whilst you record All audio stays on your device, with optional iCloud backup. Your ideas, your control.

Screenshots

Gliss4 screens
Dubnote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dubnote at 4.5 against Gliss's 3.0. Dubnote also leads on ratings volume (164 vs 4). Gliss's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.3). On price, review sentiment, 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. Dubnote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Gliss asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dubnote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dubnote has 164 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Gliss's written reviews are positive against 65% of Dubnote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gliss versus Dubnote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlissDubnote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.5 (164 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better64.5% of reviews
Number of ratings4164 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.3
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMi.mu Gloves LimitedVochlea Music

Customer experience

Gliss

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

Dubnote

All ratings164 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive64.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative32.3%

Bugs and requests

Gliss

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Dubnote

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Cannot clean up audio
  • Not letting users use any feature
  • Notes are not accurate
  • iCloud not saving songs
  • Trial terminated early
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  • App gone into free limited mode despite subscription
  • App crashing during edit features (historical)
  • Playback feature locked behind paywall
  • Popups to upgrade with every button push
  • Deceptive charging, no way to cancel
  • App is broken, cannot record audio
  • Voice to instrument transcription not available in app

Requested features

6 requests
  • Lifetime purchase option
  • More complete recording edit functions (e.g., delete parts)
  • Trimming or EQ editing functionality
  • MIDI input
  • Dark mode option
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  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

Gliss

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Dubnote

Subscriptions5
  • Dubnote Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Dubnote Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Dubnote Premium (monthly)7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Dubnote Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Dubnote Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Free$99.99

Questions

Is Gliss free?
Gliss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dubnote free?
Dubnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gliss or Dubnote?
Dubnote is rated higher. Gliss averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Dubnote averages 4.5 from 164 ratings.
Do Gliss or Dubnote have ads?
Neither Gliss nor Dubnote shows ads.

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