MouthPedal vs MO Pair
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
MouthPedal
This app uses your device's camera to detect mouth openness, acting as a hands-free sustain pedal for music creation. It offers MIDI connectivity for DAWs and standalone use with MIDI keyboards, providing an accessible solution for musicians.
- Mouth openness recognition via TrueDepth camera
- MIDI network connectivity for DAWs
- AUv3 instrument support
- Adjustable responsiveness threshold
- Accessible design with VoiceOver and haptics
- Hands-free control for music creation
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Introducing MouthPedal, app that harnesses mouth openness recognition technology to turn your iPhone or iPad with Face ID into a convenient, hands-free sustain pedal. Designed for a wide range of users, including people with disabilities, MouthPedal offers an accessible and alternative solution for effortlessly controlling the piano pedal. Seamlessly compatible with various DAWs on Mac or iPad or use as standalone solution with keyboard connected into device and AUv3 instrument loaded. MouthPedal enhances your music creation experience with ease. Key Features: - Mouth Openness Recognition: Benefit from real-time TrueDepth camera mouth openness recognition for controlling sustain pedal. - Coaching for Face Detection and Low Light Alert feature. - MIDI Network Connectivity: Connect your iPhone to your Mac via Wi-Fi or cable and MIDI Network Settings, ensuring compatibility with popular DAWs like GarageBand, Logic, etc. - BLE: Bluetooth Low Energy allows the app to connect to Mac, iPad, or other devices that support MIDI over BLE. - AUv3 and Support for MIDI Keyboard: The app lets you to load AUv3 instruments into the app and control them using a connected MIDI keyboard. - Adjustable Responsiveness Threshold: Customize the sensitivity of the mouth-controlled sustain pedal according to your preferences. - Accessible Design: MouthPedal is specifically developed to cater to users with disabilities, providing a unique and empowering alternative to traditional MIDI sustain pedals. VoiceOver support combined with haptics delivers instant and accessible feedback while setting the threshold. - Tutorial on connecting to Mac that automatically closes after a successful connection. Enjoy!
MO Pair
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MO Pair makes setting up your new MO device quick and effortless. This companion app guides you through the entire out-of-box experience, from initial Bluetooth pairing to WiFi configuration and device personalization. Getting started is simple. Open the app, scan the QR code on your MO device, and follow the step-by-step instructions. The app establishes a secure Bluetooth Low Energy connection to your MO, then walks you through connecting it to your home WiFi network. Once connected, you can give your MO a custom name and complete the setup process. Key features include QR code scanning for instant device pairing, secure BLE communication for reliable setup even without an existing network connection, intuitive WiFi configuration with password visibility toggle, and device naming so you can personalize your MO. The streamlined interface keeps setup focused and straightforward, typically completing in under two minutes. MO Pair is designed specifically for the initial device setup experience. After your MO is configured and connected to your network, the device operates independently. Should you ever need to reconfigure your MO or set up additional devices, the app is ready whenever you need it. Requires Bluetooth and location permissions for device discovery and pairing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MO Pair at 13.0 against MouthPedal's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | MouthPedal | MO Pair |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Hafner | Cory Green |
In-app purchases
MouthPedal
No in-app purchases
MO Pair
No in-app purchases









