More usability from the app now
Response from developer
I understand where you’re coming from, and I appreciate you taking the time to write this out. The app is no longer subscription based. All core features are free to use with no time limit. The only paid option is a one-time purchase if you want to keep a long-term history of your practice sessions. Also, it’s not just tapping. You can play any instrument into the app, including drums, piano, or guitar, and it shows your timing in real time. If you’re open to it, I’d encourage you to give it another look.
UPDATED TO 5 STAR: So long and thanks for the fish.
Original post:
Sadly, another great developer who is normally an insta-buy for me has now been corrupted by the subscription model. Did give it 2 stars because it looks like it is another solid product as usual, just sad to see another loss to the sub drain.
Response from developer
I hear you — I’m not a fan of subscription overload either. I actually changed the model based on feedback. The app is now free to use with all core features unlocked. The only paid option is a one-time purchase if you want to keep a long-term history of your practice sessions. I really appreciate you giving it a try and the kind words about the product itself.
On first open, I see what looks like a countdown
The problem is, this is just tapping. There are plenty of free rhythm trainers out there for iOS. I have 2 different completely free ones made by music device and app makers that are great and eleven offer watch integration for percussionists. I would have paid a reasonable flat one-time fee for that. All of AudioKits other apps I have waited for their release like people waited for new iPhones to come out early on. Get in on the app early and you are rewarded as early adopters with a low intro rate. Some were only available for a certain time, which seemed limiting. But subscription models are a slap in the face, and they seem to get more ridiculous each time a company says, “I bet people are silly enough to pay this.”. I liked all but one app prior to this release from AudioKit. But this lost me. It’s just tapping and there are other professional apps out there for free. The argument of people want paid to make the app is valid. I’ve paid for the apps. I have paid for apps that have awesome upgrades. But I pay once for the the products. There isn’t really a way to make tapping on glass interesting enough or different every month for the life of the app. Plenty of people have learned how to keep a beat and made money doing it long before someone slapped a pay wall on it.
Response from developer
I understand where you’re coming from, and I appreciate you taking the time to write this out. The app is no longer subscription based. All core features are free to use with no time limit. The only paid option is a one-time purchase if you want to keep a long-term history of your practice sessions. Also, it’s not just tapping. You can play any instrument into the app, including drums, piano, or guitar, and it shows your timing in real time. If you’re open to it, I’d encourage you to give it another look.