Comparison

ShiftBud Generative MIDI AUv3 vs keyboaredo

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

Head to head
About

ShiftBud Generative MIDI AUv3

This app generates random MIDI sequences using a shift register chip, inspired by a popular eurorack module. It offers extensive control over scales, octaves, velocity, and MIDI CC modulation, allowing for complex and evolving musical patterns.

Highlights
  • Random looping generative MIDI sequencing
  • 16-bit shift register logic
  • Adjustable chaos for sequence variation
  • Over 110 scales plus custom scales
  • MIDI CC generation and modulation
  • Unlimited pattern pages
  • Manual trigger function
Features
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ShiftBud is a random looping generative MIDI sequencer based on the eurorack module Turing Machine by Tom Whitwell.  It works based on the 16-bit shift register chips where it shifts its value on each sequencer step. However, you can lock the sequence in a desired length if you fully rotate the chaos knob to the left or right. If you introduce low amount of chaos, then the sequence "flips" occasionally and generate beautiful sequences. You can also produce random values if set higher amount of chaos.  The MIDI note generation can be in more than 110 scales plus your custom ScaleBud 2 scales. You can set the octave range, velocity or velocity randomness as well. You can set the higher and lower bounds on MIDI Control Change generation as well as the CC number you want to control. It's very useful on modulating synth parameters and you can even modulate the ShiftBud's AU parameters as well. You can also set a ramping value for a smoother change. With the 0% ramping, you can use it like a "sample and hold" module. With the manual trigger function, you can use another sequencer or keyboard to trigger ShiftBud's next note. You can create unlimited pattern pages on the lower left corner of the app and you can select the pattern with MIDI CC messages as well. Please note that ShiftBud is a MIDI app. The standalone version has an optional internal synth where you can enable or disable on the settings menu. The AUv3 plugin requires an audio app for output. For the AUv3 functionality, it needs to be hosted within an app such as AUM, Loopy Pro, Cubasis, Logic Pro, Nanostudio, Drambo, or apeMatrix.

About

keyboaredo

This app functions as a microtonal MIDI keyboard, supporting various Equal Division of the Octave (EDO) settings. It is a MIDI effect that requires a separate synth for sound production, ideally one that handles pitch-bend per MIDI channel.

Highlights
  • Microtonal MIDI keyboard
  • Supports EDO settings
  • AUv3 MIDI effect
  • Pitch-bend handling support
  • Requires external synth for sound
Features
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"keyboaredo" is a microtonal MIDI keyboard application and AUv3 MIDI effect that supports various Equal Division of the Octave (EDO) settings. Please note that this is a MIDI keyboard and it doesn't produce any sound on its own. You would require the synth that supports separate pitch-bend handling for each MIDI channel to be used with this application.

Screenshots

ShiftBud Generative MIDI AUv34 screens
keyboaredo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShiftBud Generative MIDI AUv3 at 67% against keyboaredo's 0%. ShiftBud Generative MIDI AUv3 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). keyboaredo's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

ShiftBud Generative MIDI AUv3 costs $3.99 and keyboaredo $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShiftBud Generative MIDI AUv3 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of ShiftBud Generative MIDI AUv3's written reviews are positive against 0% of keyboaredo's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ShiftBud Generative MIDI AUv3 versus keyboaredo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiftBud Generative MIDI AUv3keyboaredo
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.7 (9 ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCem OlcayAlexey Nadzharov

Customer experience

ShiftBud Generative MIDI AUv3

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

keyboaredo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ShiftBud Generative MIDI AUv3

No in-app purchases

None

keyboaredo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShiftBud Generative MIDI AUv3 free?
ShiftBud Generative MIDI AUv3 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is keyboaredo free?
keyboaredo costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ShiftBud Generative MIDI AUv3 or keyboaredo?
ShiftBud Generative MIDI AUv3 is rated higher. ShiftBud Generative MIDI AUv3 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while keyboaredo averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do ShiftBud Generative MIDI AUv3 or keyboaredo have ads?
Neither ShiftBud Generative MIDI AUv3 nor keyboaredo shows ads.

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