Comparison

NueCtrl vs Rimeo

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

Head to head
About

NueCtrl

Features
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Dynamics live in motion. NueCtrl turns iPhone motion into studio-grade MIDI expression — for composers, sound designers, and live performers. WHY NUECTRL? Perform, don't draw - Shape automation with your hands, not a mouse 128-degree tilt range - Full MIDI sweep from a natural wrist movement 500Hz Max Mode - 4x more precise response than standard wireless MIDI (Pro feature) Works with any DAW - Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase, Pro Tools CORE FEATURES Gesture-First Workflow Tilt to control any CC in real time — your hand's arc becomes the fader. Multi-Fader Control Multiple faders, each with its own CC and sensitivity. (Unlimited with Pro.) Articulation Triggers Tap to fire articulations — no keyswitch hunting. (Pro presets.) Liquid Glass Interface Live visual feedback that responds to signal intensity. CONNECTIVITY WiFi (Network MIDI / RTP-MIDI) Bluetooth LE MIDI - auto-advertised; your Mac finds it instantly USB Works with Mac, Windows, and iOS DAWs. PRO FEATURES (In-App Purchase) Max Mode - 500Hz ultra-smooth motion capture Unlimited Faders - As many CC controllers as you need Per-Fader Sensitivity - Fine-tune every fader Full Customization - Rename, recolor, reassign Unlimited Presets - Save and recall configurations PERFECT FOR Film & TV Composers - Conduct dynamics like an orchestra Sound Designers - Sculpt textures by hand Live Performers - Expressive modulation on stage Music Producers - Escape mouse-drawn automation SUPPORT Questions or requests? support@nuectrl.com "Your iPhone already has the sensors. NueCtrl turns them into an expressive instrument."

About

Rimeo

Features
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Rimeo streams your own DJ library from your computer to your iPhone, anywhere. Run the free Rimeo agent on your Mac or PC, link it once, and your whole collection travels with you: every track, playlist, BPM and key, ready to browse and play on the go. INCLUDED FOR FREE • Your full library: tracks, playlists, genres, BPM, key, all in sync • Waveform navigation: scrub any track by its waveform and find the drop instantly • Check quality: see the real spectrum of a file before you play it • Local network mode: on the same Wi-Fi as your computer, stream over your LAN RIMEO PREMIUM • Remote access: listen beyond your home network • Offline downloads: keep your tracks anywhere, even with no signal • Similar tracks: build sets faster with key and BPM-aware suggestions • Edit and sync playlists: build sets and save them back to Rekordbox Rimeo Premium is an auto-renewing subscription, offered monthly (USD 6.99) or yearly (USD 69.99). Prices may vary by region and are always shown on the purchase screen before you confirm. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically at the same price unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple Account settings. Your music never leaves your computer except to your own phone. No uploads, no cloud lock-in: it's your library, your files. Create a free account, link your computer once, and you're set. Terms of Use (EULA): https://rimeo.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://rimeo.app/privacy

Screenshots

NueCtrl4 screens
Rimeo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rimeo at none against NueCtrl's 1. NueCtrl's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. NueCtrl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rimeo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NueCtrl ships an update every 10 days, Rimeo every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
NueCtrl versus Rimeo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNueCtrlRimeo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerē„„é£ž 孟Ilia Okhrimenko

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NueCtrl

One-time1
  • NueCtrl Pro$29.99
None

Rimeo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NueCtrl free?
NueCtrl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rimeo free?
Rimeo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NueCtrl or Rimeo have ads?
Neither NueCtrl nor Rimeo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NueCtrl or Rimeo?
NueCtrl ships an update every 10 days, and Rimeo every 5 weeks. Most recently, NueCtrl was updated on October 9, 2026 and Rimeo on October 9, 2026.

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