Marching Band Sound Delay vs Pyware 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marching Band Sound Delay
Calculate sound delay between two points on a marching field. Input tempo and distance to get delay in milliseconds and note fractions. Save past calculations and learn best practices for managing sound.
- Calculate sound delay
- Input tempo and distance
- Delay in milliseconds
- Delay as fraction of beat
- Save past calculations
- Learn sound delay best practices
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This app is used to determine how delayed a sound will be between two points on the marching field. Simply enter the tempo and set the distance on the field and the app will return the delay: - approximated to the closest note value - in milliseconds (ms) - as a fraction of 1 beat Additionally, past calculations can be saved for future reference. This app is also a good resource to better your understanding of sound delay and learn best practices for managing sound delay in a marching ensemble. Get clear and informative tips for: - Metronome Placement - Section Responsibilities as it relates to sound delay
Pyware 3D
This application is a leading tool for creating marching band drill routines. It's used by ensembles globally, from high schools to major professional events. Design shows on the go with cross-device license access.
- Marching show routine development
- Drill design
- Cross-device license access
- Used for major events
- Available in 3 editions
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Pyware 3D, the most trusted, utilized, and dynamic name in drill design, is used by ensembles across the world to develop marching show routines. Since inception in 1982, Pyware has been recognized as the leader in drill design software. The software is not only a staple for high school and collegiate marching bands, but also used for major events like the Super Bowl halftime shows, Olympics opening and closing ceremonies, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Available in 3 editions, Pyware 3D can be used for ensembles of any size or skill. Access your Pyware license on a desktop, laptop, or mobile device to design drill on the go!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Marching Band Sound Delay at 3.6 against Pyware 3D's 1.8. Marching Band Sound Delay also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.0). Pyware 3D's advantage is device support. On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Marching Band Sound Delay holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Marching Band Sound Delay's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pyware 3D's.
| Parameter | Marching Band Sound Delay | Pyware 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (12 ratings) — better | 1.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 357 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nikhil Patel | Pygraphics, Inc. |
Customer experience
Marching Band Sound Delay
Pyware 3D
In-app purchases
Marching Band Sound Delay
No in-app purchases
Pyware 3D
No in-app purchases
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