Block Dashboard vs PRAXXIS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Block Dashboard
Configure ROLI Blocks in real-time without a computer. Adjust sensitivity, MIDI channels, and modes for various ROLI Block models. Run alongside other music apps for seamless control.
- Real-time configuration
- No computer needed
- Multi-device support
- Run with other music apps
- MPE/Single/Multi mode support
- MIDI channel changes
- Sensitivity configuration
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Block Dashboard lets you make realtime configuration changes of your ROLI blocks without the need of a computer. Features: - Support ROLI Lightpad Block M, ROLI Lightpad Block and ROLI Seaboard block - Support multi connected devices at the same - Run in parallel with other music applications (lets you control the settings of your blocks while playing software synths) - Support MPE/Single/Multi mode - Support changes of midi channel - Support configuration of the sensitivity of each dimension (strike, press, glide, slide, lift) - Support Scale and Chord modes - For ROLI Lightpad block only: support loading of the default littlefoot note program, choice of the block mode (5x5, 4x4, 3x3, 2x2 grid). Note: It does not currently support presets. Closing the application will reset to default parameters.
PRAXXIS
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PRAXXIS is the music practice app that does something no other app can do. Drop in any song - any MP3, WAV, AIFF, or M4A from your library. PRAXXIS instantly detects the chords, key, tempo, and time signature. Then its on-device AI separates the song into individual instruments: drums, bass, guitar, piano, and vocals. Solo the bass line. Mute the vocals. Slow it down to 50%. Read the auto-generated notation. Practice your part with the rest of the band playing in your headphones. Everything runs on your device. No internet required. No uploads. No cloud processing. Your music never leaves your phone. PRACTICE FEATURES - AI stem separation - drums, bass, guitar, piano, vocals - Real-time chord detection with Nashville Number System - Auto-generated staff notation, guitar tablature, and drum patterns - Speed control 25-200% with 1% fine steps - pitch preserved - Transpose up or down 12 semitones - chords and notation update automatically - Section markers with voice cue announcements - Step-It-Up speed trainer - auto-increases tempo each loop - PDF sheet music import with auto-scroll - Practice sessions auto-save - pick up exactly where you left off PLAY ALONG - Plug in your instrument - hear yourself in the mix - MIDI keyboard detection with live chord display - Low latency monitoring - imperceptible - Foot pedal transport control VOICE CUES - 16 section types: Intro, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, and 12 more - Assign any keyboard key or MIDI pad to trigger a cue - MIDI Learn - tap Learn, hit any pad, assigned - Cue triggers jump the music to that section instantly WORKS OFFLINE - Stem separation runs on-device via Apple Neural Engine - All analysis is local - chords, key, tempo, notation - 16 voice cue audio files bundled in the app - 30 languages included - no downloads needed FREE - TRY EVERYTHING - First song each session unlocks all features - Chords, key, tempo, and Nashville numbers always free BASIC ($2.99/mo) - Pick 1 instrument to solo - drums, bass, guitar, piano, or vocals - Auto-generated notation, guitar tab, and drum patterns - Full speed range, unlimited markers, voice cues, PDF import PRO ($9.99/mo) - Full stem mixer - solo, mute, and mix every instrument - MIDI keyboard detection and MIDI Learn - Live audio input, Step-It-Up trainer, guitar isolation FOR EVERY MUSICIAN - Worship teams - Nashville numbers, voice cues, section loops - Session players - instant charts from any audio file - Students - slow down, loop, read notation, learn faster - Bass players, guitarists, drummers, vocalists, keyboardists - Available in 30 languages Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ NEW IN 1.2 — Smart Notation Switching. Solo a stem and the staff instantly matches: guitar shows tablature, piano shows treble clef, bass shows bass clef, drums show percussion patterns. Practice exactly what you hear, read exactly what you play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PRAXXIS at Free against Block Dashboard's $3.99. PRAXXIS also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months). Block Dashboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On ads 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
PRAXXIS is free to download; Block Dashboard costs $3.99 up front. PRAXXIS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Block Dashboard asks for nothing beyond the download.
Block Dashboard ships an update every 8 months, PRAXXIS every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Block Dashboard | PRAXXIS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.7 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #187 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 337 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christophe Tornieri | Joe Archie |
In-app purchases
Block Dashboard
No in-app purchases
PRAXXIS
- PRAXXIS Basic$2.991 Month
- Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Basic Annual$24.991 Year
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- Pro Annual$79.991 Year









