Comparison

Skym vs Smart IP Controller 2

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

Head to head
About

Skym

Control your Ableton devices with expressive touch gestures. This MIDI controller app lets you manipulate four parameters simultaneously, offering instant variability and interest to your sounds. It requires Ableton on macOS and does not generate sound on its own.

Highlights
  • Touch control for Ableton devices
  • Control 4 parameters simultaneously
  • X, Y, Speed, and Gate parameters
  • USB or Bluetooth connection
  • Free starter Ableton project included
  • Expressive sound design
Features
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Touch control for your Ableton devices. Skym is a MIDI controller app that allows you to control 4 parameters of your Ableton devices at once. Simply download the app, and install our Ableton script on Mac, and you can connect over USB or Bluetooth to perform expressive sound design. Our free starter Ableton project has some sounds to get you up and running. Skym sends 4 parameters at once. X, Y, Speed (how fast your touch is moving), and Gate (flips on and off with touch). These parameters automatically map to macros 1, 2, 3, and 4 respectively. Combining these layers of control on synths, samplers, effects, gives you access to instant variability and interest in your sounds. Note Skym is a controller and not a sound generator, so the app does not make sound on its own. We only support connection and integration with Ableton on Mac. Mac OS must be 10.11 or later Ableton must be 11.0.0 or later

About

Smart IP Controller 2

Features
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The Smart IP Controller app provides end users with simplified control of key loudspeaker functions via a smartphone or tablet. Once a Genelec Smart IP networked loudspeaker system has been configured with the Manager software, the Controller app can be used for day-to-day control of audio system functions. The Controller app works over WiFi and is ideal for smaller installations, offering a simple and effective alternative to more complex automation systems. Key features: - Discovery of zones - Simultaneous control of one or more zones - Adjust volume and mute - Turn zones on or off with a tap - See real-time playback status - Add photos to easily identify zones - Use multiple devices for shared control Genelec Smart IP PoE powered loudspeakers—deliver high-quality audio and reliable network-based control through a single CAT cable.

Screenshots

Skym4 screens
Smart IP Controller 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Smart IP Controller 2 at Free against Skym's $7.99. Smart IP Controller 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Smart IP Controller 2 is free to download; Skym costs $7.99 up front. Skym sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Smart IP Controller 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skym ships an update monthly, Smart IP Controller 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Skym versus Smart IP Controller 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkymSmart IP Controller 2
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperResGuide LLCGenelec

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Skym

One-time4
  • Heat Map$4.99
  • Warp Speed$9.99
  • Pulse Cell$9.99
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  • Life Flower$9.99
None

Smart IP Controller 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skym free?
Skym costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Smart IP Controller 2 free?
Smart IP Controller 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Skym or Smart IP Controller 2 have ads?
Neither Skym nor Smart IP Controller 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skym or Smart IP Controller 2?
Skym ships an update monthly, and Smart IP Controller 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Skym was updated on September 24, 2026 and Smart IP Controller 2 on October 7, 2026.

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