QuantiChord vs Note to Be
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QuantiChord
This app generates chords from incoming notes and quantizes them to a selected scale. It functions as a standalone application or an AUv3 MIDI effect plugin, offering extensive MIDI connectivity and an internal sound bank.
- Standalone app and AUv3 MIDI effect plugin
- Chord generation with transposing notes
- Scale quantization
- Full internal and external MIDI support
- Internal sound bank
- Preset management and sharing
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"QuantiChord" is a MIDI effect that generates chords from incoming notes and quantizes the results to a pre-defined scale. It can be used as a standalone application or as an AUv3 MIDI effect plug-in. The chord is generated by adding up to 8 transposed notes to the original note played. Once the chord is generated, it is quantized to limit it to the selected output scale. The application supports full internal and external MIDI connections for input and output. An internal sound bank is included. The AUv3 MIDI effect plug-in supports multiple instances. A compatible host is required to run the plug-in. The host must support the Audio Unit v3 (AUv3) MIDI effect format. Hosts supporting AUv3 MIDI effect on iOS: Logic Pro, Cubasis, Beatmaker, AUM, Audiobus, NanoStudio, Auria Pro, apeMatrix. Hosts supporting AUv3 MIDI effect on macOS: Logic Pro 10.7 or later. Features: • Standalone application and AUv3 MIDI effect plug-in • 8 transposing sliders from -24 to +24 semi-tones (+/- 2 octaves) • 1 global transposer slider • Scale quantizer • Lockable parameter protection when switching presets • Resizable keyboard • Multitasking support • Stop "Audio Background" automatically after inactivity (15 min, 30 min, 1 h, 2 h, or never) • Sample-accurate timing • Internal sound bank • Receiving MIDI from external MIDI sources • Internal routing of inputs, outputs • Send MIDI to a virtual port usable as MIDI input by other "Core MIDI" compatible apps • Random creation of presets • Presets browser • "Program Change" support • Preset sharing support by "AirDrop", "Mail", "Messages", and other supported services • Native iCloud support • "iCloud Drive" support in the "Files" app on iOS and "Finder" on macOS • Full support of "Windowed Apps" mode on iPad • Undo/Redo Supported MIDI connections: • Virtual "Core MIDI" connections between applications • Any compatible MIDI interface • MIDI over Wi-Fi • MIDI over Bluetooth
Note to Be
This app offers advanced MIDI quantization for iOS musicians. It allows precise control over note selection, octave flexibility, and MIDI CC integration for crafting harmonious compositions and dynamic live performances. Supports microtonal scales and multi-synth setups.
- Customizable note and octave selection
- MIDI CC to note conversion
- Multi-synth channel assignment
- Live performance toggles
- Microtonal scale support (Scala Library)
- MPE polyphonic playback
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Take full control of your MIDI experience with Note to Be—the powerful iOS app designed to transform how you interact with your music. Whether you're working with a MIDI keyboard, sequencer, or MIDI CC input, Note to Be ensures your notes are perfectly quantized to the nearest selected note, allowing you to craft precise, harmonious compositions with ease. Key Features: - Customizable Note Selection: Choose individual notes from any octave, or apply your selection across the full -1 to +8 octave range. - Octave Flexibility: Work within the entire octave spectrum, selecting and unselecting notes with a simple tap. - MIDI CC Integration: Use MIDI CC from hardware controllers or apps like ShiftBud to convert control changes into quantized notes. Easily create chord voicings and dynamic live performances. - Multi-Synth Support: Assign different MIDI channels to multiple synths, allowing each to respond to the quantized MIDI output independently. - Live Performance Enhancement: Engage the 'all notes' toggle to instantly apply note selections across all octaves or quickly select notes in a specific key and scale. - Microtonality: Select a microtonal scale from the Scala Library with +5000 microtonal scales, or import your own to the iCloud folder. Play the MPE supported synths polyphonically. With Note to Be, your music becomes a canvas, and every note is a brushstroke. Unlock new creative possibilities and refine your sound with the precision of MIDI quantization, right from your iOS device. Note to Be is a MIDI app and does not produce any sound on its own. You need a MIDI input source and an audio output destination in order to work with Note to Be. The AUv3 plugin requires an AUv3 host app such as AUM, Logic Pro for iPad, Loopy Pro, Cubasis, Nanostudio, apeMatrix, Audiobus etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Note to Be at 4.9 against QuantiChord's 4.0. Note to Be also leads on price ($4.99 vs $12.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). QuantiChord's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 50%). 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
QuantiChord costs $12.99 and Note to Be $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Note to Be holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of QuantiChord's written reviews are positive against 50% of Note to Be's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
QuantiChord ships an update every 2 months, Note to Be weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QuantiChord | Note to Be |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (11 ratings) | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Laurent Colson | Cem Olcay |
Customer experience
QuantiChord
Note to Be
In-app purchases
QuantiChord
No in-app purchases
Note to Be
No in-app purchases
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