MOTIV Audio vs Devialet Gemini
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MOTIV Audio
Record and edit high-quality audio using your device's microphone or a connected MOTIV microphone. Features include uncompressed WAV recording, editing tools like trim and split, and advanced audio controls when using compatible hardware.
- Record uncompressed WAV audio
- Edit recordings with trim/split
- Adjustable fade curves and markers
- High-resolution metering
- Save to compressed formats
- Manage adjustable gain (with mic)
- Preset modes and custom EQ (with mic)
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Use the MOTIV app for high-quality digital recording and editing with MOTIV microphones or as a standalone tool. Features: • Record high-quality uncompressed WAV audio using built-in mic • Edit recordings using trim or split options that include adjustable fade curves and markers • High-resolution metering • Save to compressed formats Do more when you connect a Shure MOTIV microphone, including: • Manage 36 dB of adjustable gain • Utilize preset modes or customize your own • Control the 5-band equalizer, limiter, and compressor
Devialet Gemini
Enhance your listening experience with this app designed for advanced control of your earbuds. Customize audio settings, manage noise cancellation, and update your device's firmware for optimal performance.
- Bluetooth pairing and account linking
- Eartip selection for optimal fit
- Active noise cancellation and transparency modes
- Customizable touch controls
- 6-band equalizer with presets
- Software and firmware updates
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Take full control of your earbuds with Devialet Gemini dedicated app. Discover the Devialet Gemini range (Devialet Gemini and Devialet Gemini II). • Pair your earbuds to your device via Bluetooth and link it to your account. • Choose the best eartips for an optimal listening experience. Meet a new generation of earbuds with Devialet Gemini II. • Choose what's best for any situation between Active noise cancellation and Transparency modes. • Reset the touch controls, customize each interaction. • Enjoy a 6-band equalizer with presets to listen to your music the way you like. Stay up to date with the latest software and firmware updates for your product.
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Verdict
MOTIV Audio and Devialet Gemini both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of Devialet Gemini's written reviews are positive against 40% of MOTIV Audio's. Devialet Gemini also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). MOTIV Audio's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MOTIV Audio against 4.6 for Devialet Gemini. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of MOTIV Audio's written reviews are positive against 57% of Devialet Gemini's.
MOTIV Audio ships an update every 6 weeks, Devialet Gemini every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MOTIV Audio | Devialet Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (3.7K ratings) | 4.6 (1.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K — better | 1.4K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shure | Devialet |
Customer experience
MOTIV Audio
Devialet Gemini
User reviews
MOTIV Audio
From 3.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Clear recordings
- 👍 Intuitive UI
- 🔒 Secure recordings
- 🚀 Straightforward to use
- 👍 Versatile microphone settings
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices
- 🐛 Unreliable recording
- 🐛 Glitchy performance
Devialet Gemini
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎧 Exceptional sound quality
- 🔇 Effective noise cancellation
- 🔋 Long battery life
- 🤳 Comfortable and secure fit
- 📱 Intuitive app with customization options
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and pairing problems
- 🔋 Inconsistent battery reporting
- 🔧 Buggy firmware and app updates
- 🤖 Unreliable voice controls
- 🔒 Poor customer support
Bugs and requests
MOTIV Audio
Reported bugs
5 issues- Recordings randomly stop or fail
- App crashes on launch
- Mic settings not persisting
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inability to connect external mics
Requested features
7 requests- Add MP3 export option
- Implement basic audio editing features
- Add ability to organize recordings into folders
- Include a metronome function
- Provide more detailed instructions and tutorials
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- Allow screen rotation locking
- Implement live audio monitoring
Devialet Gemini
Reported bugs
5 issues- Earbuds draining battery while in case
- One earbud frequently losing connection
- Firmware update failures
- App crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent volume and noise cancellation behavior
Requested features
5 requests- More EQ presets and customization options
- Ability to save custom EQ settings
- Neutral listening mode (no ANC/transparency)
- Improved Bluetooth connection stability
- Better integration between app and device
In-app purchases
MOTIV Audio
No in-app purchases
Devialet Gemini
No in-app purchases
Questions
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