Comparison

Playset vs Harmonicer

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

Head to head
About

Playset

Create music instantly with this intuitive groovebox sequencer. Build songs layer by layer with drums, bass, and synths, then mix and arrange them in a timeline. Share your projects and explore demo songs.

Highlights
  • Multi-touch drum & synth sequencer
  • 50 original sample kits
  • Mixer with FX
  • Patterns & Timeline module
  • MIDI & Audio Unit AUv3 support
  • AudioBus & Ableton Link support
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Playset is Fingerlab's intuitive groovebox sequencer for iPad — designed for instant fun and live music making. Start with the drums, add a sneaky bass line, dress it with a fat lead and you've got your song. Adjust the mix, add some FX, arrange your patterns in the timeline and you're done. From the team behind DM1, Apple Design Award winner 2012. Playset is a premium app — no in-app purchases, no ads. Buy it once, it's entirely yours. Features: • Multi-touch drum & synth sequencer • 50 original sample kits (drum kits, bass & leads) • Mixer with mute, level, pitch, pan & custom kit per track • 2 FX per instrument (Reverb, Delay, Distortion, Chorus, Compressor and more) • Patterns & Timeline module • Fast bounce — master or separated tracks, mono or stereo • Share & import projects • Gallery with demo songs • Full MIDI & MIDI Mapping support • AudioBus & Ableton Link support • Audio Unit AUv3 support • Audio background mode Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: contact@fingerlab.net Have fun! The Fingerlab Team

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Harmonicer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Harmonicer at 4.7 against Playset's 4.1. Harmonicer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and price ($7.99 vs $9.99). Playset's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 80%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Playset costs $9.99 and Harmonicer $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Harmonicer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Playset's written reviews are positive against 80% of Harmonicer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Playset ships an update every 2 months, Harmonicer every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Playset versus Harmonicer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaysetHarmonicer
Price$9.99$7.99 — better
Rating4.1 (11 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFingerlabKai Aras

Customer experience

Playset

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%

Harmonicer

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Playset

No in-app purchases

None

Harmonicer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Playset free?
Playset costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Harmonicer free?
Harmonicer costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Playset or Harmonicer?
Harmonicer is rated higher. Playset averages 4.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Harmonicer averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Playset or Harmonicer have ads?
Neither Playset nor Harmonicer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Playset or Harmonicer?
Playset ships an update every 2 months, and Harmonicer every 4 days. Most recently, Playset was updated on November 3, 2026 and Harmonicer on November 3, 2026.

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