Comparison

Virtual EP vs Bens Toolbox Motion

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

Head to head
About

Virtual EP

Features
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Virtual expression pedal and whammy bar. This app sends a midi message to Apple Midi Network or to BLE devices.

About

Bens Toolbox Motion

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Ben’s Toolbox Motion turns your iPhone into a wireless motion controller for Ben’s Toolbox on Mac. The app sends iPhone motion data over your local network to the macOS app. There, sensor axes, AR positions, and combined movements can be freely mapped to MIDI CC controllers. MIDI output is handled by Ben’s Toolbox on the Mac and can be used directly in Logic Pro. This lets you control modulation, expression, dynamics, filters, pitchbend-like movement, and other MIDI CC parameters intuitively by moving your hand. Depending on your mapping, tilt, up/down movement, left/right movement, and forward/back movement can be used separately or in combination. Features: - Wireless connection to Ben’s Toolbox on macOS - Control via iPhone motion sensors - Optional AR position tracking for spatial movement - Sensor, AR, and combo modes - Freely configurable axes and MIDI CC mapping in the Mac app - Live display of current values - Display of the current articulation set and playing technique - Support for motion-based workflows in Logic Pro Ben’s Toolbox Motion is a companion app. Ben’s Toolbox for macOS is required. The app works locally on your network and does not collect personal data. BOUNCER TOOL • Start Main Presets and Selection Preflight from iPhone • Follow validations and Bounce Rounds with live progress • Review the Routing Map and open the export folder on Mac • Continue into the real run after a successful preflight

Screenshots

Virtual EP3 screens
Bens Toolbox Motion3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bens Toolbox Motion at fortnightly against Virtual EP's every 7 months. Bens Toolbox Motion also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual EP ships an update every 7 months, Bens Toolbox Motion fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Virtual EP versus Bens Toolbox Motion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual EPBens Toolbox Motion
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcos Gennari PatroniBendix Amonat

In-app purchases

None

Virtual EP

No in-app purchases

None

Bens Toolbox Motion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Virtual EP free?
Virtual EP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bens Toolbox Motion free?
Bens Toolbox Motion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Virtual EP or Bens Toolbox Motion have ads?
Neither Virtual EP nor Bens Toolbox Motion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Virtual EP or Bens Toolbox Motion?
Virtual EP ships an update every 7 months, and Bens Toolbox Motion fortnightly. Most recently, Virtual EP was updated on September 10, 2026 and Bens Toolbox Motion on August 14, 2026.

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