Comparison

midimittr vs NueCtrl

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

Head to head
About

midimittr

This app enables low-latency MIDI connections to iOS music applications via Bluetooth LE or USB. It routes virtual MIDI ports to external devices, allowing seamless wireless or wired integration with compatible software.

Highlights
  • Low-latency MIDI over Bluetooth LE
  • MIDI over USB connection
  • Routes virtual MIDI ports
  • Connects to other MIDI devices wirelessly
  • Remembers routing settings
  • Works in background
  • MIDI over Lightning cable support
Features
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midimittr is a simple utility to deliver the experience of low-latency MIDI over Bluetooth LE/USB to iOS Music apps that support MIDI. To achieve this, midimittr is routing the virtual ports of supported applications to Bluetooth and/or the USB Ports. If your favourite application is supporting MIDI, it will most likely work with midimittr. Bluetooth over MIDI is supported in iOS 8+ and a feature of OS X Yosemite 10.10+. For more information please check out the support page. ---- - Connect to other Bluetooth MIDI Hardware, iOS or macOS devices wirelessly - Remembers previous routing settings for an uninterrupted workflow - Works in background - Get even lower latency with MIDI over Lightning cable* - Support for both iPad and iPhone ---- *For MIDI over Lightning cable please download the tool from the support page.

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."

Screenshots

midimittr3 screens
NueCtrl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: midimittr at none against NueCtrl's 1. midimittr also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. NueCtrl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. midimittr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

midimittr ships an update every 2 weeks, NueCtrl fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
midimittr versus NueCtrl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermidimittrNueCtrl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias Frick祥飞 孟

In-app purchases

None

midimittr

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NueCtrl

One-time1
  • NueCtrl Pro$29.99

Questions

Is midimittr free?
midimittr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NueCtrl free?
NueCtrl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do midimittr or NueCtrl have ads?
Neither midimittr nor NueCtrl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, midimittr or NueCtrl?
midimittr ships an update every 2 weeks, and NueCtrl fortnightly. Most recently, midimittr was updated on September 2, 2026 and NueCtrl on September 22, 2026.

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