Comparison

Gliss vs Spiral Chorus

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

Spiral Chorus

This music effect plugin offers an analog-modeled LCR chorus with touch-friendly controls and immersive 3D visuals. It seamlessly integrates into DAWs for iOS, adding depth and texture to various music productions.

Highlights
  • Analog Modeled LCR Chorus
  • Touch-Friendly Controls
  • Immersive 3D Visuals
  • Versatile Music Application
  • Optimized for iOS
  • Seamless DAW Integration
Features
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FX Forms #001 - Spiral Chorus from Wild Surmise Music, number one in the series of AUv3 FX plugins. Key Features: - Analog Modeled LCR Chorus: Delve into the rich, warm textures of an analog-modeled LCR (Left-Center-Right) chorus effect, bringing a new dimension to your tracks. - Touch-Friendly Controls: With an interface tailored for iOS, Spiral Chorus offers intuitive, touch-friendly controls. Effortlessly sculpt your sound with responsive sliders and xy pads, ensuring a seamless workflow. - Immersive 3D Visuals: Enhance your audio manipulation experience with captivating 3D visuals in the background. - Versatile Application: Whether you're working on dreamy soundscapes, dynamic beats, or cutting-edge experimental sounds, Spiral Chorus adds a layer of depth and texture to your music. - Optimized for iOS: Crafted specifically for the iOS environment, Spiral Chorus ensures a stable, high-performance experience on your favorite devices. 3D Visuals leverage SceneKit and Metal Shaders providing good visual performance on iOS devices. - Seamless Integration: Use Spiral Chorus seamlessly within your favorite DAW as an AUv3 plugin, fitting perfectly into your existing workflow.

Screenshots

Gliss4 screens
Spiral Chorus1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spiral Chorus at 5.0 against Gliss's 3.0. Spiral Chorus also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 67%) and ratings volume (15 vs 4). Gliss's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Spiral Chorus sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Gliss asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spiral Chorus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Gliss's written reviews are positive against 89% of Spiral Chorus's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gliss versus Spiral Chorus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlissSpiral Chorus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings415 — better
Update frequency—Every 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMi.mu Gloves LimitedTom Power

Customer experience

Gliss

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

Spiral Chorus

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gliss

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Spiral Chorus

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Gliss free?
Gliss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spiral Chorus free?
Spiral Chorus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gliss or Spiral Chorus?
Spiral Chorus is rated higher. Gliss averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Spiral Chorus averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Gliss or Spiral Chorus have ads?
Neither Gliss nor Spiral Chorus shows ads.

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