Comparison

Midimo vs URL Beamer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

Midimo4 screens
URL Beamer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Midimo versus URL Beamer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidimoURL Beamer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.3 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFloVerse Inc.Josef Novotny

Customer experience

Midimo

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

URL Beamer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Midimo

No in-app purchases

None

URL Beamer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Midimo free?
Midimo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is URL Beamer free?
URL Beamer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Midimo or URL Beamer?
Midimo is rated higher. Midimo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while URL Beamer averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Midimo or URL Beamer have ads?
Neither Midimo nor URL Beamer shows ads.

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