Mellotron Updater vs City Pointer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mellotron Updater
Update the operating system of your Rev 2 Micro Mellotron using Bluetooth. This utility specifically targets firmware updates and does not alter the device's sounds. Ensure your device is compatible and follow the in-app instructions for a smooth update process.
- Bluetooth firmware updates
- Rev 2 Micro Mellotron support
- Firmware status indicator (green/red text)
- Restart required for update
- In-app update instructions
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App for updating your Rev 2 Micro Mellotron via Bluetooth The Rev 2 Micro is the revision without the SD slot in the back. On the Rev 1 the SD slot is between the Midi jacks and the Phones jack. The Rev 1 needs to be updated with an SD card. Please contact us via our Instagram page. NOTE: This app is only intended for updating the firmware, i.e. operating system. It will not change the sounds of your Micro. The Micro is not designed to have the sounds updated, neither via SD cards nor via Bluetooth. A full update of all the parts of the firmware will take ca 30 seconds. Only the parts of the firmware where the text is in green need to be updated. The parts that have red text don't have to be updated, and you can select "No". NOTE: This app will only transfer the firmware to the Micro's Bluetooth circuit. You will need to re-start your micro to do the actual update. Please follow the instructions in the app and on the screens of the Micro. NOTE: You will need an IP5S or later to use this app.
City Pointer
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What city is in that direction? How often have you wondered what’s on the other side of the sea? Point your device at the horizon and City Pointer shows you the cities ahead: name, distance and population. Perfect for the curious, travellers and anyone who wants to know what lies beyond the sky. — Real-time compass: turn your device and watch cities change as you point. — Filters: maximum distance, population and country. — Search: find any city in the world and add it to favorites to locate it instantly with the compass. — Units: kilometres or miles. The app uses your location and the device compass. You can remove ads permanently with a one-time purchase; no subscriptions. Enjoy exploring the world from the palm of your hand.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mellotron Updater at none against City Pointer's 1. City Pointer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. City Pointer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mellotron Updater asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mellotron Updater ships an update every 2 months, City Pointer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mellotron Updater | City Pointer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Markus Resch | Pablo Gutierrez |
In-app purchases
Mellotron Updater
No in-app purchases
City Pointer
- Remove ads$1.99
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