Comparison

Thereminator 2 vs CuePilot

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

Head to head
About

Thereminator 2

This app brings the iconic theremin sound to your mobile device and computer. It offers touch-controlled virtual instrument capabilities with extensive sound shaping options and MPE support for DAWs.

Highlights
  • Touch-controlled virtual theremin
  • AUv3 instrument plugin
  • MPE protocol support
  • Over 50 factory presets
  • Virtual-Analog resonant filter
  • Modeled tape delay
  • 51 musical scales
Features
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“I’ll be Bach.” Stop the presses! Load up the inkwells! For it's the return of one of the first — if not the first — instruments made for iOS: the infamous “pocket theremin” is back. A lot has changed since those heady days of 2008, and so has Thereminator. Although it is not made of T-1000 grade liquid metal (well...not yet), the all-new Thereminator 2 has evolved into a bona fide touch controlled virtual theremin with ample helpings of tone, expression, versatility, and technology. And it’s now an AUv3 plugin, too! Using a special adaptation of the MPE protocol, Thereminator 2 can inject its eerie sounds directly into your DAW, whether on your iPhone, iPad or Apple Silicon powered computer. Whether you have your plan 9 ready, or just lurking in dark shadows, it is a thrill to bring back the app that started it all for us. Thank Y’all for the support, for it’s been an amazing journey! :: Specifications :: • Touch-controlled Virtual Theremin • AUv3 instrument plugin included • Compatible with DAWs that are MPE friendly, including GarageBand, Logic, and Cubasis • Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon powered computers • Over 50 factory presets Sound engine includes, • 8 waveforms, including the original, unique Thereminator waveform • 8 octave frequency range • Special drive stage for fattening up the sound • Virtual-Analog resonant filter • Dedicated vibrato and tremolo operators with adjustable rate & amount • Portamento • Custom chorus / expander effect for big stereophonic sounds • Modeled tape delay capable of self-oscillation — plenty of vintage mojo • Vertical touch control for volume, filter, vibrato and tremolo Built-in touch controller includes, • Horizontal pitch and vertical expression control • 51 musical scales • Selectable musical key • Note Snap feature that can dial in any amount of glide between adjacent notes • Lock feature to preserve above setting during preset changes • Scrollable control surface with adjustable key size MIDI / MPE and other features include, • MIDI Learn • MPE • Can be used with regular MIDI keyboards on MIDI channel 1 (channels 2-16 are optimized for MPE) • Save & share unlimited banks and presets • Standalone app includes virtual “Tapedeck” for recording & sharing your creations

About

CuePilot

This app provides musicians with precise tempo control for live performances and practice. It offers customizable metronome sounds, haptic feedback for silent practice, and background audio that continues even when the screen is off. Organize songs into playlists with specific BPMs and accent beats for a seamless musical experience.

Highlights
  • Precise BPM reference
  • Customizable metronome sounds
  • Haptic feedback for silent practice
  • Background audio playback
  • Song playlists with BPMs
  • Accent beats for measures
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Never guess your BPM again. CuePilot gives musicians the precise tempo reference they need for live performances and practice. Perfect for Drummers & Musicians - Get instant BPM reference before song starts - No more guessing tempo during live sets - Professional metronome with customizable sounds - Background audio that never cuts out even when the screen is off - Haptic feedback for silent practice Key Features - Song Playlists: Save multiple songs with different BPMs - Track Organization: Number your songs for setlist order - Background Audio: Continues playing even when app is backgrounded - Customizable Sounds: Choose from woodblock high/low sounds - Haptic Feedback: Feel the beat without sound - Accent Beats: Emphasize the first beat of each measure - Flexible Timing: Set beats per bar

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CuePilot at Free against Thereminator 2's $7.99. CuePilot also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Thereminator 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On ads 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

CuePilot is free to download; Thereminator 2 costs $7.99 up front. CuePilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Thereminator 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CuePilot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thereminator 2 has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Thereminator 2 versus CuePilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThereminator 2CuePilot
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYonac Inc.Kenny Lu

In-app purchases

None

Thereminator 2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CuePilot

One-time1
  • Unlock Full App$3.99

Questions

Is Thereminator 2 free?
Thereminator 2 costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CuePilot free?
CuePilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Thereminator 2 or CuePilot?
CuePilot is rated higher. Thereminator 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while CuePilot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Thereminator 2 or CuePilot have ads?
Neither Thereminator 2 nor CuePilot shows ads.

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