Comparison

Skoog vs Bens Toolbox Motion

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

Head to head
About

Skoog

This app connects to a unique musical instrument device, allowing users of all skill levels to create and explore music. It offers a range of instruments, scales, and adjustable sensitivity for expressive play.

Highlights
  • Connects wirelessly via Bluetooth
  • Select from various instruments
  • Explore musical scales
  • Adjustable sensitivity settings
  • Expressive music creation
  • Accessible for all abilities
Features
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Skoog is a free app that works with your Skoog 2.0 device. The app easily connects wirelessly via Bluetooth® Low Energy to your Skoog. You can select from a range of different instruments and explore scales, as well as adjust the sensitivity settings to your preferred set-up. Skoog 2.0 is an accessible musical instrument that allows everyone to experience the fun of making music. From the moment you lay eyes on Skoog you’ll want to play it. Whether you tap it, press it or squeeze it, the Skoog senses your touch and cleverly interprets your every move to make beautiful sound. Adjustable sensitivity means that you can play Skoog with any part of your body: hands, elbows, knees or head. This unique musical instrument can change the way you and your family can enjoy, create, and learn music - no matter what your skills, abilities, and musical talents. The universal design encourages expressive music making for children, parents, teachers, and musicians. For any questions or support issues, please get in touch with us at info@playable.tech.

About

Bens Toolbox Motion

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Ben’s Toolbox Motion turns your iPhone into a wireless motion controller for Ben’s Toolbox on Mac. The app sends iPhone motion data over your local network to the macOS app. There, sensor axes, AR positions, and combined movements can be freely mapped to MIDI CC controllers. MIDI output is handled by Ben’s Toolbox on the Mac and can be used directly in Logic Pro. This lets you control modulation, expression, dynamics, filters, pitchbend-like movement, and other MIDI CC parameters intuitively by moving your hand. Depending on your mapping, tilt, up/down movement, left/right movement, and forward/back movement can be used separately or in combination. Features: - Wireless connection to Ben’s Toolbox on macOS - Control via iPhone motion sensors - Optional AR position tracking for spatial movement - Sensor, AR, and combo modes - Freely configurable axes and MIDI CC mapping in the Mac app - Live display of current values - Display of the current articulation set and playing technique - Support for motion-based workflows in Logic Pro Ben’s Toolbox Motion is a companion app. Ben’s Toolbox for macOS is required. The app works locally on your network and does not collect personal data. BOUNCER TOOL • Start Main Presets and Selection Preflight from iPhone • Follow validations and Bounce Rounds with live progress • Review the Routing Map and open the export folder on Mac • Continue into the real run after a successful preflight

Screenshots

Skoog3 screens
Bens Toolbox Motion3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bens Toolbox Motion at none against Skoog's 2. Bens Toolbox Motion also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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. Skoog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Bens Toolbox Motion asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skoog ships an update every 6 weeks, Bens Toolbox Motion fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Skoog versus Bens Toolbox Motion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkoogBens Toolbox Motion
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlayable Tech ltd.Bendix Amonat

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Skoog

Subscriptions2
  • Standard - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Standard - Annual$34.991 Year
None

Bens Toolbox Motion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skoog free?
Skoog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bens Toolbox Motion free?
Bens Toolbox Motion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Skoog or Bens Toolbox Motion have ads?
Neither Skoog nor Bens Toolbox Motion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skoog or Bens Toolbox Motion?
Skoog ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bens Toolbox Motion fortnightly. Most recently, Skoog was updated on October 4, 2026 and Bens Toolbox Motion on October 8, 2026.

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