Motion Synth
By AUUG
Motion Synth is a music-creation tool for iOS that translates device motion and touch into MIDI signals for external hardware and software.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
It removes the physical limitations of static touch screens by mapping movement to sound shaping, a need for performers who require expressive, non-tactile control.
For Musicians and music technology enthusiasts seeking motion-based control for digital audio workstations and hardware synthesizers.
What does it look like?
Key features
Tracks device movement and screen touches to trigger and shape musical sounds via MIDI protocols.
Advanced interface mode designed for use with the physical Motion Synth Grip to improve note triggering accuracy.
Controls laptop audio/visual software and external hardware synths via WiFi, cable, or Music IO compatibility.
How much does it cost?
The freemium model uses software as a gateway to sell proprietary physical hardware accessories.
Velocity
Dormant developmentopaqueShow more...
Motion Synth has been inactive for 2,651 days, indicating the project is no longer receiving updates. There have been no feature builds or maintenance patches in the observed history. The development status is classified as a zombie due to the lack of activity for over seven years.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Motion Synth
How's the Music market?
Motion Synth maintains a legacy presence in the Music category with a 3.47★ rating across 40 lifetime reviews. The lack of updates since 2019 positions it as a niche, static tool rather than a competitive player in the current music-production market.
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Key takeaways for Motion Synth
Where is it heading?
The music-production market is shifting toward high-frequency, cloud-integrated MIDI controllers, leaving Motion Synth's static, hardware-locked model behind. Without a significant update to address modern iOS compatibility, the app will continue to lose relevance, making it a poor candidate for new user acquisition.
- The 87-month update gap indicates the app is in terminal maintenance mode, which will inevitably lead to total user churn as iOS versions evolve.
The SWOT
- Proprietary Motion Synth Grip hardware creates a high switching cost for users
- MIDI-control capability allows integration with professional-grade external hardware synths
- Modernizing iOS compatibility could re-engage professional musicians seeking motion-based controllers
Next best moves
Audit platform compatibility because the app has not been updated in 87 months → determine if the app is still viable
The counter-intuitive read
The lack of updates is not just a weakness…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app's competitive position remains stagnant, with no functional changes or updates recorded. The primary shift is a more explicit acknowledgment in the SWOT and FAQ sections that the seven-year development silence has rendered the product a legacy tool.
Bottom line
Motion Synth relies on a hardware-dependent niche that has not seen a feature update in over seven years, signaling that the current user base is likely stagnant. Prioritizing a platform-compatibility audit would clarify if the app remains functional on current iOS versions.
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Is Motion Synth still compatible with the latest iOS versions?
Do I need the Motion Synth Grip to use the app?
What are some alternatives to Motion Synth for MIDI control?
Sources
- [1] App Store
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