MusicFolder 2 vs Harmonicer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MusicFolder 2
A straightforward music player designed for users who organize their music by folders, not tags. It offers gapless playback, gesture controls, and simple library management via the Files app.
- Folder-based music library organization
- Gapless playback
- Gesture-based controls
- Interactive playlist search
- Smart folders
- WAV to AAC/ALAC conversion
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Simple, no-frills music player for "oldschool" users who have a music library based on a folder structure instead of tags / metadata. This app is SIMPLISTIC BY DESIGN and does NOT HAVE A LOT OF FEATURES! However, those features that it DOES have work GREAT! IMPORTANT: You cannot use MusicFolder to play music from the regular "Music" app. Instead, you use the iPhone's "Files" app to copy your folder-based music library from your computer (or anywhere else) into MusicFolder. - Supported file formats: mp3, mp4, m4a, aac, alac, wav, adts, ac3, aiff, aifc, caf, snd, au, sd2. - GAPLESS PLAYBACK for all file formats. - Straightforward playlist concept: the playlist always simply consists of all songs in the current folder and its subfolders. - Fast interactive PLAYLIST SEARCH. - Smart folders that show your most listened to or most recently played songs. - GESTURE-BASED CONTROL, no need to look at the screen: swipe up/down to shuffle, swipe left/right to skip, double-tap to play/stop, hold and slide up/down for volume control. - Interactive SCRUBBING through the current song with the realtime seek bar, including waveform preview. - Configurable behavior at the end of a song and on remote control events (headphones / Control Center): skip, shuffle, stop, repeat. - Simple music library transfer and management using the iPhone's Files app. - Optional AUTOMATIC CONVERSION of newly added WAV files to AAC (various quality levels available) or ALAC (Apple Lossless). - Full remote control support for headphones and Control Center. - Full AIRPLAY support. - Supports portrait and landscape orientation. - Selecting a photo from your photo library will auto-generate a theme based on the photo's color structure. IMPORTANT: The app is STRICTLY for FOLDER-BASED libraries and does NOT support ANY kind of tags, cover art, or other metadata inside files. However, for people keeping their music library organized in folders "the oldschool way" and seeking a simple, stable, gapless-capable, no-frills portable player, this app is a godsend! Let us know if you have any suggesions or issues via our support page!
Harmonicer
This app generates musical inspiration by combining MIDI quantization, harmonization, and arpeggiation. It offers extensive scale support and allows for the creation of complex chords and rhythmic patterns to enhance musical compositions.
- MIDI Quantizer with 20+ scales
- Custom scale support
- Harmonizer with up to 4 voices
- Arpeggiator with 10 modes
- Process MIDI from any source
- Standalone use with internal keyboard
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Instant Inspiration at Your Fingertips Harmonicer combines MIDI Quantizer, Harmonizer and Arpeggiator into one convenient package. At the core of Harmonicer lies its Quantizer feature with over 20 pre defined scales and support for custom scales. Whether you're a seasoned composer or a novice musician, Harmonicer empowers you to effortlessly create melodies that are harmonically rich and sonically captivating. Unlock Limitless Harmonic Possibilities Harmonicer's Harmonizer functionality takes your compositions to new heights by automatically generating lush chords and harmonies. With up to 4 additional voices and intuitive controls, you can explore a vast array of harmonic possibilities and infuse your music with depth and emotion. Unleash Your Creativity with Dynamic Arpeggiation With Harmonicer's Arpeggiator, intricate rhythmic patterns and melodic sequences are just a few taps away. Whether you're crafting pulsating basslines, mesmerizing synth leads, or intricate melodies, the Arpeggiator empowers you to infuse your tracks with movement and energy, adding a dynamic edge to your music. Combining Power and Versatility What sets Harmonicer apart is its seamless integration of these three powerful tools, allowing users to utilize them individually or in combination to achieve complex compositions with ease. Whether you're looking to fine-tune a melody, enrich your harmonies, or add rhythmic complexity, Harmonicer provides the tools you need to inspire your musical vision and bring it to life. Specs: - Quantizer with support for 20+ pre defined as well as custom scales - Harmonizer with up to 4 additional voices - Arpeggiator with 10 modes, note repeates, ratchets and more - Process MIDI from any source - Standalone use via internal keyboard Supports: - Standalone - AUv3
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Harmonicer at 4.7 against MusicFolder 2's 4.1. Harmonicer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 65%). MusicFolder 2's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $7.99). On ratings volume, ads, 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
MusicFolder 2 costs $1.99 and Harmonicer $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Harmonicer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of MusicFolder 2's written reviews are positive against 80% of Harmonicer's.
MusicFolder 2 ships an update every 5 months, Harmonicer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MusicFolder 2 | Harmonicer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (10 ratings) | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Ewering | Kai Aras |
Customer experience
MusicFolder 2
Harmonicer
In-app purchases
MusicFolder 2
No in-app purchases
Harmonicer
No in-app purchases
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