Comparison

Touch Tonnetz vs Melodician

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

Head to head
About

Touch Tonnetz

Explore Neo-Riemannian music theory with an interactive tonal lattice. Hear chords and notes, visualize harmonic transformations, and build custom progressions. Offers multiple instrument sounds and color schemes for a hands-on theoretical exploration.

Highlights
  • Interactive Tonnetz visualization
  • Real-time harmonic analysis
  • Progression builder
  • Custom chord creation
  • Multiple instrument sets
  • Pinch-to-zoom functionality
Features
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Touch Tonnetz visualizes Neo-Riemannian music theory through the Tonnetz (tonal network) lattice. Tap any chord or note to hear it, see its Neo-Riemannian transformations, and explore harmonic relationships that go beyond traditional tonal progressions. Key Features: Interactive Tonnetz Visualization — Tap any chord or note to hear it and see its Neo-Riemannian transformations highlighted on the lattice Harmonic Analysis — Roman numeral overlays for any tonic, updated in real time Progression Builder — Create, save, and play back melodic progressions Custom Chords — Build and save your own chords for experimentation Three Instrument Sets — Piano, Brass, and Woodwinds, all high-quality samples Six Color Schemes — Three dark, three light Pinch to Zoom — Explore the lattice in detail at up to 4× magnification 7-Day Free Trial — Full access, no restrictions, no nags Perfect For: Composers looking for harmonic paths outside conventional progressions Music theorists studying Neo-Riemannian transformations Musicians experimenting with chord voice-leading Students exploring music theory hands-on What is Neo-Riemannian Theory? Neo-Riemannian theory is a branch of music theory that studies relationships between major and minor triads using transformational geometry. Rather than treating chords as functions within a key (tonic, dominant, etc.), it focuses on the small voice-leading moves — Parallel, Leading-tone exchange, and Relative — that connect one triad to the next. The result is a rich map of chromatic harmony that complements traditional tonal analysis. Why Touch Tonnetz? The Tonnetz lattice makes these relationships spatial: related chords are neighbors, and transformations are visible paths. Touch Tonnetz lets you see the lattice, hear it, and build with it — turning an abstract theoretical framework into something you can explore by ear and by hand.

About

Melodician

Features
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For everyone who plays an instrument. Turn your sheet music into an instrument. Tap notes directly to perform. Enjoy rhythm practice, sight-reading, ear training, and simple song ideas with ease. • Play single notes and chords, with # / b by tapping the left or right edges • Tap length roughly changes note duration • Transpose • Metronome • Recording & Playback • Add takes to layer your performance • Change the key and tempo during playback • Performance data syncs with the companion app “Kalimbar” • Effects • Zoom in and out of the score • Zooming out enables a wider playable note range. 【FAQ】 Q. I’m concerned about the response time (latency) between tapping and hearing the sound. A. We recommend using the device’s built-in speaker or a wired connection (earphones/headphones via USB-C/Lightning). Note: Bluetooth (wireless) audio is more likely to introduce delay by design. Q. When I use 3-finger (or more) multitouch, the sound or behavior becomes unstable. A. If Settings > Accessibility > Zoom is ON, iOS/iPadOS prioritizes its built-in three-finger gestures, which can interfere with this app’s controls. If needed, please temporarily turn Zoom OFF.

Screenshots

Touch Tonnetz4 screens
Melodician2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Touch Tonnetz at none against Melodician's shown. Touch Tonnetz also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Touch Tonnetz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Melodician sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Touch Tonnetz versus Melodician: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouch TonnetzMelodician
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher MichaelisYuichi Sato

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Touch Tonnetz

One-time1
  • Unlock Touch Tonnetz Forever$9.99
2 purchases

Melodician

Subscriptions2
  • All features + Ad-Free Monthly$1.491 Month
  • All features & Ad-Free Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Touch Tonnetz free?
Touch Tonnetz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Melodician free?
Melodician is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Touch Tonnetz or Melodician have ads?
Melodician shows ads; Touch Tonnetz does not.
Which is updated more often, Touch Tonnetz or Melodician?
Touch Tonnetz ships an update every 2 weeks, and Melodician every 2 weeks. Most recently, Touch Tonnetz was updated on November 2, 2026 and Melodician on October 30, 2026.

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