Comparison

MouthPedal vs Mirrox

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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!

About

Mirrox

Features
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Mirrox is the remote desktop for your Mac that feels truly native. Connect to your Mac’s built-in Screen Sharing (VNC) over your local network or Tailscale and control it from your iPad or iPhone. Built entirely with native SwiftUI, Mirrox implements the complete VNC protocol in Swift with no third-party libraries, no cloud relay, and no account required. Your screen never leaves your network. // Find Your Mac Automatically Stop typing IP addresses. Mirrox automatically discovers Macs running Screen Sharing using Bonjour, fast local network scanning, and reachability checks for your Tailscale machines. Just tap your Mac and connect. // A Remote That Feels Physical β€’ Trackpad mode with precise relative cursor movement and edge-detection haptics β€’ Tap to click, drag to drag, long press or two-finger tap to right-click β€’ Two-finger scrolling, pinch to zoom into Retina detail, and smooth panning β€’ Crisp haptic feedback for clicks, scrolling, and screen edges β€’ Full keyboard support, including ⌘ Command, βŒ₯ Option, βŒƒ Control, function keys, and arrow keys // Mirrox Pro Features β€” In-App Purchase Required β€’ Smart Zoom β€” Double-tap any macOS window to instantly zoom into it. (Requires Mirrox Pro) β€’ Picture in Picture β€” Float your Mac above other iPad apps. (Requires Mirrox Pro) β€’ Multi-Mac β€” Connect several Macs and switch between them with a three-finger swipe. (Requires Mirrox Pro) β€’ iCloud Sync β€” Your saved Macs and settings stay synchronized across all your Apple devices. (Requires Mirrox Pro) // Private by Design No accounts. No analytics. No middleman servers. Mirrox talks directly to the Screen Sharing service built into macOS. Passwords are securely stored on your device and synchronized only through your private iCloud account. // Works Everywhere Native on iPad, iPhone, and Mac (Catalyst). // Getting Started On your Mac, enable Screen Sharing in: System Settings β†’ General β†’ Sharing Open Mirrox, tap your Mac, and you’re connected in seconds. *** Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MouthPedal4 screens
Mirrox3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MouthPedal at 16.0 against Mirrox's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
MouthPedal versus Mirrox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMouthPedalMirrox
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter HafnerAllwomenstalk

In-app purchases

None

MouthPedal

No in-app purchases

None

Mirrox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MouthPedal free?
MouthPedal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mirrox free?
Mirrox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MouthPedal or Mirrox have ads?
Neither MouthPedal nor Mirrox shows ads.

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