Comparison

bismark CtrlSlide vs MetroCore

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

Head to head
About

bismark CtrlSlide

Features
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bismark CtrlSlide is a touch-based MIDI controller that allows you to send Control Change (CC) and Program Change (PC) messages to external MIDI devices or apps. With an intuitive multi-slider interface, CtrlSlide makes it easy to adjust MIDI parameters in real time. Whether you're controlling hardware synthesizers, virtual instruments, or exploring MIDI behavior, this app provides a flexible and reliable control surface at your fingertips. Designed for musicians, producers, and sound designers, CtrlSlide supports various MIDI connection methods including USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and virtual MIDI routing (depending on your device and operating system). Key Features: โ€ข Send MIDI Control Change (CC) and Program Change (PC) messages โ€ข Customize multiple sliders for flexible real-time control โ€ข Connect to external MIDI devices or other apps โ€ข Supports USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and virtual MIDI โ€ข Includes predefined CC numbers for quick setup โ€ข Clean, responsive interface optimized for touch Use CtrlSlide to fine-tune your synths, experiment with sound design, or enhance your live performance setup โ€” all from your iPhone or iPad.

About

MetroCore

Features
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- Sample-accurate metronome - Audio-thread scheduling for rock-solid timing - Clear downbeat and accent distinction - Click with your finger for adjust the tempo rate - Multiple sound types - Flexible time signatures and subdivisions - Studio, Stage, and Night visual themes - Background playback and lock screen support - Designed for musicians, not demos. Powered by Apple Audio Engine Technology, MetroCore runs all timing logic on the audio thread, stable and accurate. Designed for real-world use, MetroCore adapts to studio, stage, and night environments with carefully tuned visual times and clear accent differentiation. No gimmicks, No distractions. Just precise time at the core of your music.

Screenshots

bismark CtrlSlide3 screens
MetroCore3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: bismark CtrlSlide at $1.99 against MetroCore's $2.99. bismark CtrlSlide also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

bismark CtrlSlide costs $1.99 and MetroCore $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
bismark CtrlSlide versus MetroCore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbismark CtrlSlideMetroCore
Price$1.99 โ€” better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size19 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerbismark LLCFuxing Xue

In-app purchases

None

bismark CtrlSlide

No in-app purchases

None

MetroCore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is bismark CtrlSlide free?
bismark CtrlSlide costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MetroCore free?
MetroCore costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do bismark CtrlSlide or MetroCore have ads?
Neither bismark CtrlSlide nor MetroCore shows ads.

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