Comparison

YMCK Player 2 vs SJ

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

Head to head
About

YMCK Player 2

This musical instrument app allows you to play solos by sliding or tilting your device. It offers multiple key/scale assignments and scene memory for live performances, with light and dark themes for different stage environments.

Highlights
  • Slide to play solos
  • Tilt for vibrato and scrolling
  • Multiple key/scale assignments
  • Scene memory for live shows
  • Light/Dark color themes
Features
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YMCK Player 2 is a simple musical instrument. You can play a stunning solo only by sliding on the screen or by tilting the device. This version "2" is more focused on the functionalities useful in your live stage than decorative visuals. * Easy to play Slide on the screen. That's all you need to play a solo. Additionally you can tilt the device vertically to scrool the keyboard and tilt it backward to apply vibrato. * Multiple Key/Scales You can assign multiple key/scales in a single screen, which allows you to use it in a song with key changes. * Scene Memory You can register multiple Scenes, and switch quickly the settings during your live show. * Color Themes Light/Dark color themes. Dark theme will help you operating in a dark stage environment.

About

SJ

Features
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SJ-SQUARE is a Super Jupiter–inspired analog polyphonic synthesizer for iPhone. A warm brown chassis and amber glow meet a hands-on module layout: oscillators, filter, envelopes, LFO, and effects — built for playing, not menus. FEATURES • Multi-oscillator panel with wave, octave, and level controls • Filter with resonance, envelope intensity, and key tracking • Filter envelope & amp controls for expressive shaping • LFO, OSC 2 detune / live layer, chorus, delay, and reverb • Unison (1–4 voices), tempo / tap, and scale snap • Full on-screen keyboard with octave shift & range minimap • MIDI input support for external controllers • Built-in presets ready to play • Landscape-optimized performance UI Craft rich pads, biting leads, and stacked unison tones. Tweak cutoff and envelopes in real time, then perform with the keyboard or your MIDI gear. From the maker of KG-SQUARE, JP-SQUARE, and DX-SQUARE — hardware-inspired synth apps for musicians who love hands-on sound design.

Screenshots

YMCK Player 24 screens
SJ1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SJ at fortnightly against YMCK Player 2's every 41 months. SJ also leads on price ($0.49 vs $1.99). YMCK Player 2's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

YMCK Player 2 costs $1.99 and SJ $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YMCK Player 2 ships an update every 41 months, SJ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
YMCK Player 2 versus SJ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYMCK Player 2SJ
Price$1.99$0.49 — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer武志 除村Kouki Yoshimoto

In-app purchases

None

YMCK Player 2

No in-app purchases

None

SJ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YMCK Player 2 free?
YMCK Player 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SJ free?
SJ costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do YMCK Player 2 or SJ have ads?
Neither YMCK Player 2 nor SJ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YMCK Player 2 or SJ?
YMCK Player 2 ships an update every 41 months, and SJ fortnightly. Most recently, YMCK Player 2 was updated on November 2, 2026 and SJ on November 10, 2026.

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