YM Player vs NeuroNode Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
YM Player
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[ About YM Player ] You can import a set of picture cards which is made by Yubidenwa Memory app, and play it. YM Player has no function to edit cards. Please use Yubidenwa Memory to edit cards. [ How to use ] 1. You see a list of sets after you started this app. 2. To delete a set from a list of sets, click "X" mark in edit mode. You can change an order of set in a list. [ Toolbar ] In initial condition, Toolbar goes hidden 3 seconds later from the moment it’s showed. You can call Toolbar with two fingers tap or swipe from top to bottom of the screen. Reset specific seconds you want to hide Toolbar in Settings if you need. It also can show Toolbar all the time. [ About Yubidenwa Memory (another app) ] Yubidenwa Memory is a communication tool which helps you with pictures and voice. When you tap a picture, it changes visually with voice explanation. A picture has its title, subtitle, text for voice and description. You can choose the way it shows with these functions and how many pictures to display in 1 page. There are more than 3,000 ways to show in 1 page combining pictures, texts, and voices. [ Voices ] Yubidenwa app series use the electric voice engine “VoiceText” provided by HOYA Service Corporation. The electric voices which are created in Yubidenwa apps have to be used only in Yubidenwa apps. It’s not allowed by its license to record the voices and give them to outsides, regardless of the free-of-charge or not. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us: info@yubidenwa.jp
NeuroNode Controller
This application pairs with a specialized device to enable individuals with paralysis and speech loss to control iOS devices using muscle electrical signals. It allows for parameter adjustment and signal monitoring for efficient communication and device interaction.
- EMG signal monitoring
- Parameter adjustment
- Assistive communication
- iOS device control
- Muscle signal utilization
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The NeuroNode EMG Augmented Assistive Communications (AAC) Controller Application is designed to pair with Control Bionics’ NeuroNode assistive control device. The application allows the user to adjust parameters and monitor EMG signal activity to ensure optimal signal outcomes are achieved to allow efficient and effective control of an iOS device utilizing Apple’s Accessibility Suite. The NeuroNode Assistive Control Device provides those living with paralysis and loss of speech the ability to control a computer using the electrical signals of their muscles.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NeuroNode Controller at Free against YM Player's $11.99. YM Player's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On update cadence, 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
NeuroNode Controller is free to download; YM Player costs $11.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
YM Player ships an update every 4 months, NeuroNode Controller every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | YM Player | NeuroNode Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Office Yui Asia Limited | Control Bionics Inc |
In-app purchases
YM Player
No in-app purchases
NeuroNode Controller
No in-app purchases
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