Comparison

Auto Compose Music Box vs 笙Time

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

Head to head
About

Auto Compose Music Box

Features
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The ball falling from a random position creates music. In the scene using the sound of chorus of Africa, the chorus echoes along the circulation code which changes at regular intervals. The scene using the Japanese koto.It is tuned by the sound used in the "sea of ​​spring(haru no umi)", so you can taste the atmosphere without discomfort. In Gamelan's scene, percussion instruments and whistles are tuned by the Gamelan scale (5 scale), and unique music is produced. You can set the frequency, falling speed, and number of falling balls, so you can play according to the setting. At the end of the performance you can save all the parameters at that time. The position of the ball made randomly is recorded as it is. Since it is played with exactly the same parameters, almost the same music can be reproduced. However, because it is a problem of numerical precision, it will not be exactly the same performance, so do not be afraid.

About

笙Time

This app simulates a traditional Japanese instrument called the Sho, used in Gagaku music. It features 17 bamboo pipes that produce a sound similar to a small pipe organ. Users can play notes by pressing buttons, adjust volume by tilting the device, and hold notes by dragging their finger.

Highlights
  • Sho instrument simulation
  • Traditional Japanese music (Gagaku)
  • 17 bamboo pipes sound
  • Volume control via tilting
  • Note holding functionality
  • Adjustable fingering modes
  • Customizable attack/release envelope
  • Selectable tone colors
Features
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"笙Time" is a "笙(Sho)" simulator. "笙(Sho)" is traditional Japanese instrument for "雅楽(Gagaku - Japanese traditional music)" It has thin 17 bamboo pipes. It sounds like small pipe organ. Each button play blow notes. ( ' means upper octave notes) "乞" : { A, E, A', B', E', F#' } "一" : { B, D, E, A', B', F#' } "工" : { C#, D, E, G#, A', B' } "凢" : { D, E, A', B', E', F#' } "乙" : { E, A', B', D', E', F#' } "下" : { F#, G#, A', B', D', F#' } "十" : { F#, G, A', B', D', E' } "美" : { G#, A', B', C', D', F#' } "行" : { A', B', D', E', F#' } "比" : { A', B', C', D', E', F#' } Each note is not on "Equal Temperament", but on "Pure Temperament" or "Pythagorean Temperament". Also the default base key A=430Hz Tilting your phone, the playing volume change. Push a button and drag your finger to out of the button, then the note can be hold. Setting view can set below parameters. - Available fingering mode "Sho" has limit fingerings. If you want to use all button, set this mode off. - Attack and Release Envelope You can set envelope time (0 to 1000 ms) - Tone Color You can select tone color (Hard/Medium/Soft)

Screenshots

Auto Compose Music Box4 screens
笙Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Auto Compose Music Box at $0.99 against 笙Time's $3.99. Auto Compose Music Box also leads on update cadence (every 16 months vs every 38 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Auto Compose Music Box costs $0.99 and 笙Time $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auto Compose Music Box ships an update every 16 months, 笙Time every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 5 level
Auto Compose Music Box versus 笙Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuto Compose Music Box笙Time
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Update frequencyEvery 16 months — betterEvery 38 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermasafumi sasakiTomohisa Himeno

In-app purchases

None

Auto Compose Music Box

No in-app purchases

None

笙Time

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Auto Compose Music Box free?
Auto Compose Music Box costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 笙Time free?
笙Time costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Auto Compose Music Box or 笙Time have ads?
Neither Auto Compose Music Box nor 笙Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auto Compose Music Box or 笙Time?
Auto Compose Music Box ships an update every 16 months, and 笙Time every 38 months. Most recently, Auto Compose Music Box was updated on September 9, 2026 and 笙Time on September 17, 2026.

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