Midimo vs URL Beamer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Midimo
Control music software and hardware with real-time motion data from your iOS device. This app offers expressive control using 3D motion and connects via Bluetooth, USB, or Wi-Fi to compatible DAWs and other MIDI-supported applications.
- Real-time motion data control
- 3D motion (Roll, Tilt, Pan)
- Connects via Bluetooth, USB, or Wi-Fi
- Compatible with major DAWs
- Works with non-musical MIDI software
- In-app tutorials and support
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Midimo is an exciting new MIDI controller that allows users to interact with their music using real-time motion data from their iOS device. This simple and visual interface offers expressive control using 3D motion (Roll, Tilt, Pan) and can connect to MIDI compatible software and hardware via Bluetooth, USB or WIFI. Known compatible DAW software for Mac: Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Reason, Cubase, Reaper, Studio One and more. Known compatible software for iPad: FL Studio Mobile, Synth One, Nanostudio 2 and more. Midimo also works with non-musical software (e.g. Resolume and Isadora) that support control via MIDI CC. SUPPORT & COMMUNITY: Midimo offers in-App How-Tos and a comprehensive support website at floverse.ca/support. Users can also connect with other Artists in our FloVerse Discord community via the in-App link.
URL Beamer
This utility plugin allows you to launch other applications from within your audio host using tappable buttons. It's ideal for quick app switching during live performances or studio workflows, with optional MIDI note output for controlling other plugins or host functions.
- AUv3 plugin formats (Effect/Instrument)
- Customizable buttons for app launching
- Optional MIDI note output
- MIDI note input for button triggering
- File Manager for settings
- AUv3 Plugin State Saving
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URL Beamer is an AUv3 plugin for iOS that launches other apps from within your audio host. It provides tappable buttons that trigger custom URL schemes – ideal for quick app switching during live performance or studio workflow. You can insert it as either an Audio Effect or an Instrument in hosts like AUM, then launch external apps with a single tap. Optionally, each button can also send a MIDI note (on a chosen channel), letting you control other plugins or trigger global functions inside the host. Features • AUv3 plugin formats: Music Effect (aumf), Instrument (aumu) • 4 or 8 customizable buttons per instance • Buttons launch apps via custom URLs or universal links • Optional MIDI Note output (Note + Channel) • Basic MIDI Note input for button triggering • Minimal layout – fits tightly into your setup • File Manager for saving and loading settings • AUv3 Plugin State Saving + AU Presets • Parameter Mapping for remote MIDI control • Designed for AUM – works in other AUv3 hosts too Use it to switch apps, load presets, or control devices – all from a tiny plugin window. Note: URL Beamer does not play sound or process audio. It is a utility plugin intended for workflow enhancements in iOS audio environments. → For a complete description, see the documentation: https://novotny.klingt.org/Apps/URLBeamer/UserGuide
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Midimo at 4.8 against URL Beamer's 4.5. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Midimo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively.
| Parameter | Midimo | URL Beamer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | 4.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.3 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FloVerse Inc. | Josef Novotny |
Customer experience
Midimo
URL Beamer
In-app purchases
Midimo
No in-app purchases
URL Beamer
No in-app purchases









