Comparison

Motion Controller vs BeatRepeat

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

Head to head
About

Motion Controller

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Motion Controller for OneShot2 turns your iPhone into a MIDI-device. It is designed for use with the drum sampler plugin OneShot2 for Mac, and specifically it’s new motion engine. Use your device to simulate a natural sounding percussion instrument. Motion Controller is a companion app for OneShot2 for Mac that generates a stream of MIDI signals to emulate shaking gestures - it turns your device to a highly realistic shaker / percussion instrument by using the accelerometer. Features: Supports a stable low latency MIDI connection via IDAM (cord), and is also compatible with Bluetooth MIDI. Looseness/Tightness calibration Pre-configured for OneShot2 presets Note: This app does not produce actual sound, it only transmits MIDI signals to a MIDI destination (for example a virtual software instrument). It is made for OneShot2, but can be used with any MIDI compatible instrument.

About

BeatRepeat

This app is a real-time drum repeat instrument and MIDI effect designed for live performance. It allows users to tap pads to trigger repeating drum hits synced to tempo, and swipe to create evolving rhythms with layered patterns. It offers extensive control over rhythmic elements and generative patterns.

Highlights
  • 8 velocity-sensitive pads
  • Repeat presets for instant rhythms
  • Per-pad control over rhythm parameters
  • Euclidean rhythm masks
  • Evolve modifier for parameter shifts
  • Fill patterns for multi-pad sequences
  • MIDI input and output
Features
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Beat Repeat is a real-time drum repeat instrument and MIDI effect built for live performance. Tap a pad to trigger repeating drum hits synced to your tempo. Swipe to latch patterns, stack layers, and build evolving rhythms. Core Features - 8 velocity-sensitive pads - Repeat presets: instant rhythmic patterns (Straight 8th, Triplet, Flam, Ghost Roll, and more) - Per-pad control over division, gate, offset, ratchet, trigger conditions, and probability - Euclidean rhythm masks for generative patterns - Evolve modifier: parameters shift over time using mathematical shapes (sine, ramp, random walk) - Fill patterns: multi-pad sequences triggered from a single pad - Ghost notes with adjustable intensity and offset - Accent patterns for dynamic variation Works Everywhere - Standalone app with internal drum sounds - AUv3 plugin for GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, and other hosts - VST3/AU for desktop DAWs - Full MIDI input and output - Ableton Link support for wireless sync - Drift quantization for natural-feeling timing

Screenshots

Motion Controller4 screens
BeatRepeat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BeatRepeat at every 3 days against Motion Controller's every 7 months. Motion Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 16.0). 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

Motion Controller ships an update every 7 months, BeatRepeat every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Motion Controller versus BeatRepeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotion ControllerBeatRepeat
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKlevgränd produkter ABMathias Kirkerød

In-app purchases

None

Motion Controller

No in-app purchases

None

BeatRepeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Motion Controller free?
Motion Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeatRepeat free?
BeatRepeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Motion Controller or BeatRepeat have ads?
Neither Motion Controller nor BeatRepeat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Motion Controller or BeatRepeat?
Motion Controller ships an update every 7 months, and BeatRepeat every 3 days. Most recently, Motion Controller was updated on October 24, 2026 and BeatRepeat on October 24, 2026.

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