Comparison

Velocity Keyboard vs RifePlayer

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

Head to head
About

Velocity Keyboard

This app offers a versatile MPE MIDI controller with advanced velocity sensing and multiple interface layouts. It provides extensive MIDI CC control and flexible modes for both MPE and non-MPE synthesizers, enhancing musical expression.

Highlights
  • Advanced velocity sensing algorithm
  • Four interface layouts (Keyboard, String, Scale, Drum Pad)
  • Standalone app and Audio Unit support
  • 8 simultaneous MIDI CC sources
  • Smooth MIDI pitch bending
  • Custom scale highlighting
  • Pitch bend correction algorithm
Features
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Velocity Keyboard is a powerful velocity-sensitive MPE compatible MIDI controller. FEATURES - unique velocity sensing algorithm that tracks touch force like no other app - Four interface layouts: Keyboard, String, Scale, and Drum Pad - runs as an Audio Unit or as a standalone app - 8 simultaneous sources of MIDI CC parameter control: touch area, touch force (on devices that support 3D Touch), touch Y-coordinate, velocity to CC and up to four MIDI CC control knobs - smooth MIDI pitch bending between notes in both string and keyboard layouts - highlight custom scales in any key - dedicated MIDI modes for maximum flexibility when controlling non-MPE compatible synthesizers - pitch bend correction algorithm plays more in-tune with more freedom of expression when bending between notes (compared to similar MIDI controller apps) - can output velocity as a MIDI CC or aftertouch message to better support synths that aren't designed with velocity sensing in mind What does this app do differently from our iFretless apps? - It uses much less RAM because it doesn't load any audio samples - It has MIDI aftertouch controls, so changes in touch pressure and location that occur after after the start of a note can control MIDI CC parameters - It supports highlighting notes in custom scales - It has piano keyboard, scale, and drum pad layout options - It has updated velocity sensing and pitch correction algorithms - It has better visibility, making it feel more playable on smaller screens, or with a larger number of rows and columns

About

RifePlayer

Explore audio frequencies with a customizable player. Browse presets, create playlists, and enjoy seamless background playback. Sync your library across devices for uninterrupted exploration.

Highlights
  • Customizable audio frequency player
  • Curated library of preset programs
  • Build custom playlists
  • Background playback
  • Sync library across devices
  • Sample-accurate, gap-free looping
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RifePlayer is a customizable audio-frequency player for sound and frequency exploration. Browse a curated library of preset programs, build playlists, and listen with seamless background playback. FEATURES • Browse and search a library of audio frequency programs • Quick-start any program with a single tap • Build custom playlists • Background playback with full lock-screen and Control Center controls • Sample-accurate, gap-free looped synthesis • Sign in to sync your library and preferences across devices NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE RifePlayer is provided for audio entertainment, exploration, and experimentation only. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. Terms of Use (EULA): https://rifeplayer.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://rifeplayer.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RifePlayer at Free against Velocity Keyboard's $9.99. RifePlayer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Velocity Keyboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (101 vs 1).

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

RifePlayer is free to download; Velocity Keyboard costs $9.99 up front. RifePlayer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Velocity Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RifePlayer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Velocity Keyboard has 101 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Velocity Keyboard versus RifePlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVelocity KeyboardRifePlayer
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (101 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings101 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Mangoo Consulting Company LimitedLane Campbell

In-app purchases

None

Velocity Keyboard

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RifePlayer

Subscriptions2
  • RifePlayer Pro Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • RifePlayer Pro Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Velocity Keyboard free?
Velocity Keyboard costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RifePlayer free?
RifePlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Velocity Keyboard or RifePlayer?
RifePlayer is rated higher. Velocity Keyboard averages 4.8 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while RifePlayer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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