Comparison

shapesynth vs Midi DJ remote

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

Head to head
About

shapesynth

Create unique retro-inspired sounds by drawing oscillator waveforms. This polyphonic synthesizer offers extensive modulation options, built-in effects, and recording capabilities. Seamlessly integrate with other music apps and hardware for a versatile creative experience.

Highlights
  • Draw custom oscillator waveforms
  • 16-voice polyphony
  • Arpeggiator and stereo delay
  • Resonant filter
  • Parameter modulation via keyboard, MPE, accelerometer
  • Tape recorder with infinite overdubs
  • Inter-app audio and AUv3 support
Features
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Shape is a polyphonic synthesiser allowing the user to draw the shape of the oscillator waveform. The first half of the oscillator is represented by 32 blocks and the second half is its mirror, generating all sorts of possible raw retroish sounds. 16 pages per oscillator allows to interpolate between different shapes. Add effects like arpeggio, stereo delay and a resonant filter and record your sounds on a classic tape. Modulate any parameter with keyboard, MIDI MPE or the device accelerometer. Connect to other apps with AudioBus, IAA, AUv3 and midi. +++ 16 voice polyphony +++ 2 oscillators, draw your own shape +++ 3 oscillator mixing functions (add, subtract or multiply) +++ Lfo modulation with ADSR: envelope, pitch, duty cycle, square, page or filter +++ Record on tape with infinite overdubs (save, load, import, export) +++ Arpeggiator +++ Stereo delay +++ Resonant filter (low, band and high pass) +++ Modulate any parameter using keyboard, MIDI MPE or accelerometer (Built in or Sphero) +++ Mini linear sequencer with euclidean rhythm +++ On screen 25 key stylophone style keyboard +++ AudioBus, Inter App Audio and AUv3 +++ Ableton link or AUv3 host sync +++ CoreMIDI, IAA MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI, limited MPE and MIDI out +++ Audio Paste, files app drag’n drop or open with

About

Midi DJ remote

Control your PC/Mac DJ software remotely over Wi-Fi. This app acts as a MIDI controller, offering comprehensive deck and mixer functions to eliminate the need for a mouse and trackpad during your sets.

Highlights
  • Remote Wi-Fi MIDI control
  • Play/Pause, Cue, Tempo fader
  • Jog control and Hot points
  • Looping and Sync modes
  • Full mixer controls
  • FX regulators and Kill buttons
  • LCD display for track info
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Midi DJ remote is a MIDI controller for PC/Mac DJ software, including Traktor Pro 2, Deckadance 2, Mixxx, Torq, and any other MIDI-enabled DJ software. It allows you to send and receive MIDI messages over a Wi-Fi network, enabling remote control of your PC/Mac DJ software. With Midi DJ remote, you can eliminate the need for a mouse and trackpad. This app is fully compatible with Traktor Pro 2 for both Mac and PC, and it consists of DeckA, DeckB, and Mixer functionalities. **DeckA/DeckB features:** - Play/Pause - Cue - Track search buttons - Tempo fader - Jog control - 4 programmable Hot points - In/Out loop buttons with 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, and 1/32 time intervals - Master mode - Sync mode - Flux mode - Track position finger changer Additional available features in Traktor Pro (refer to the guide at http://www.kvasha.us/guide/midi-dj/): - LCD display showing track name, time (m:s:f), and track position indicator. **Mixer:** - Left/Right volume level faders - Crossfader - Mic gain fader - Main output level protected fader (to prevent rapid volume changes) - Hi, Mid, and Low frequency regulators - Kill Hi, Mid, and Low buttons - Gain control - 3 FX regulators per channel - 3 FX turn on/off buttons per channel Additional available features in Traktor Pro (refer to the guide at http://www.kvasha.us/guide/midi-dj/): - LCD left/right and main output level indicators - File browsing using Up & Down keys - Load to Deck A or B buttons - Phones cueA & cueB buttons To utilize all the features of Midi DJ remote, please consult the user's guide and watch the demonstration videos at http://www.kvasha.us/guide/midi-dj/ Demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfV3kv906lE

Screenshots

shapesynth4 screens
Midi DJ remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: shapesynth at 65% against Midi DJ remote's 0%. shapesynth also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Midi DJ remote's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). 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

shapesynth costs $4.99 and Midi DJ remote $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

shapesynth ships an update every 2 months, Midi DJ remote every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
shapesynth versus Midi DJ remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametershapesynthMidi DJ remote
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.9 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik SigthYuriy Kvasha

Customer experience

shapesynth

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.0%

Midi DJ remote

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

shapesynth

No in-app purchases

None

Midi DJ remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is shapesynth free?
shapesynth costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Midi DJ remote free?
Midi DJ remote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do shapesynth or Midi DJ remote have ads?
Neither shapesynth nor Midi DJ remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, shapesynth or Midi DJ remote?
shapesynth ships an update every 2 months, and Midi DJ remote every 29 months. Most recently, shapesynth was updated on October 11, 2026 and Midi DJ remote on October 10, 2026.

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