Comparison

Prospero Audio vs Cruz GR

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

Head to head
About

Prospero Audio

Features
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Three gestures. Infinite music. Prospero (thanks to Apple's Vision framework) tracks your hand position and maps it based on your selections. Three simple gestures give you complete expressive control. Use the built-in synth in Audio mode, or switch to MIDI mode and connect to GarageBand, AUM, Loopy Pro, or any CoreMIDI-compatible app or hardware synth. The only limitation is your creativity. Free features include: - Connect to any CoreMIDI app or external device - MIDI & Audio mode with built-in synth - Per-pitch aftertouch - VEL & MOD real-time controls - Reverb and echo Pro adds: - Up to 4 hands tracked simultaneously - Choose any scale and key - Built-in 4-waveform polyphonic synth - All chromatic, modal & pentatonic scales - Per-hand MIDI channel routing - Synth glide/portamento & attack/release envelope - More built-in audio effects like fuzz, tone, and more

About

Cruz GR

Features
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Cruz GR turns your iPhone and iPad into a powerful MIDI controller. Create custom pad layouts in seconds. Build rich chords in any key and adapt every grid to your workflow. Three modes: Notes: Play melodies, basslines, leads, and trigger samples. Chords: Generate musical voicings from simple triads to rich 11ths, voiced Compact, Open or Wide, across any scale and key. Control: Map pads to MIDI CC. Pair instantly with Cruz GR Connect, the Mac companion app. Stable, persistent connectivity over Wi-Fi or USB with support for multiple devices. Cruz GR Connect is included with your purchase and available on the Mac App Store. Designed for music production on Mac. Works with Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, and other major DAWs on Mac. Cruz GR is a MIDI controller and does not generate sound on its own. For live performance and studio recording, a USB connection is recommended.

Screenshots

Prospero Audio4 screens
Cruz GR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Prospero Audio at Free against Cruz GR's $4.90. Cruz GR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Prospero Audio is free to download; Cruz GR costs $4.90 up front. Prospero Audio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cruz GR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Prospero Audio versus Cruz GR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProspero AudioCruz GR
PriceFree โ€” better$4.90
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS26.0 โ€” better26.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrenton MumfordCRUZ Conseil

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Prospero Audio

One-time1
  • Go Pro!$6.99
None

Cruz GR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prospero Audio free?
Prospero Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cruz GR free?
Cruz GR costs $4.90, with no in-app purchases.
Do Prospero Audio or Cruz GR have ads?
Neither Prospero Audio nor Cruz GR shows ads.

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