Comparison

Broken Place AR vs GSDSP MMMm

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

Head to head
About

Broken Place AR

Experience music in a new dimension with this augmented reality application. Manipulate synthesizer and groove box interfaces through your device, creating unique and generative soundscapes with simple gestures. It's designed for intuitive, one-handed play.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality music interface
  • Generative sound manipulation
  • One-handed control
  • Save and recall patterns
  • Multiple song patches
Features
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Broken Place AR is an augmented reality music app. Surround yourself in synthesizer and groove box interfaces using your phone as a window into the virtual music space. Broken Place AR brings a new and exciting way to interact with music. Sound manipulation is generative making every experience unique. Even the slightest user input wildly randomizes the groove of sound on every interaction. Be sure you are using an iOS device iPhone 6s or newer. If you’re on iPad, just ensure you have a more recent chip that can handle AR. The music interface mechanics have been designed with great care to ensure that only one hand is needed to play. With a click/hold/rotate gesture, users are able to manipulate music parameters mapped to the sound patch. Many more improvements in this pursuit will be released as time goes on. Version 1.1 brings 3 song patches and a new save/recall feature for your patterns. Much more is in the works. Stay tuned for updates!

About

GSDSP MMMm

This app provides a powerful MIDI modulation engine to control various plugins, hardware, and instruments. It offers a range of modulation sources like LFOs and random generators, and includes a dedicated performance skin for live use. It's a MIDI-only FX version for hosts requiring pure MIDI processing.

Highlights
  • MIDI CC control for plugins and hardware
  • LFO, Random, Envelope Follower modulators
  • XY pads for modulation
  • Dedicated Performance Skin for live use
  • AUv3 MIDI FX plugin
  • Desktop versions available
Features
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A powerful MIDI modulation engine for controlling plugins, hardware, and instruments using LFOs, random sources, macros, and audio-based modulation. Modulate Everything MMMm is a MIDI controller and modulation workstation designed to control any parameter that accepts MIDI CC — software instruments, plugins, external hardware, or any MIDI-capable device. Create modulation using LFOs, Random Generators, Envelope Followers, XY pads, and more. No more drawing of automation curves, keep your audio dynamic and exciting with ease. Perform Live MMMm includes a dedicated Performance Skin designed for low-light and stage environments. It uses a restrained, red-accented color palette that preserves focus and minimizes visual distraction while performing. The interface remains clear and readable in dark settings, ensuring stable workflow during your live performance. MMM vs MMMm MMM includes audio input, enabling Envelope Followers, audio-reactive modulation, and audio output — ideal when used as an audio plugin. MMMm, by contrast, is a MIDI-only FX version for hosts such as Logic Pro or AUM that require a pure MIDI processor. Both versions support MIDI input and output and provide the same core modulators. MMMm is an AUv3 midi effect plugin compatible with Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, GarageBand and many more. A Desktop version is also available for Windows and macOS (VST3 / AU / AAX). More information here: https://gs-dsp.com/products

Screenshots

Broken Place AR4 screens
GSDSP MMMm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GSDSP MMMm at every 5 weeks against Broken Place AR's every 8 months. GSDSP MMMm also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Broken Place AR's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GSDSP MMMm holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Broken Place AR's written reviews are positive against 100% of GSDSP MMMm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Broken Place AR ships an update every 8 months, GSDSP MMMm every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Broken Place AR versus GSDSP MMMm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroken Place ARGSDSP MMMm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings)4.9 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings816 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeranthony burchellGustav Scholda

Customer experience

Broken Place AR

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

GSDSP MMMm

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Broken Place AR

No in-app purchases

None

GSDSP MMMm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Broken Place AR free?
Broken Place AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GSDSP MMMm free?
GSDSP MMMm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Broken Place AR or GSDSP MMMm?
GSDSP MMMm is rated higher. Broken Place AR averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while GSDSP MMMm averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.
Do Broken Place AR or GSDSP MMMm have ads?
Neither Broken Place AR nor GSDSP MMMm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Broken Place AR or GSDSP MMMm?
Broken Place AR ships an update every 8 months, and GSDSP MMMm every 5 weeks. Most recently, Broken Place AR was updated on October 24, 2026 and GSDSP MMMm on October 27, 2026.

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