Comparison

笙Time vs Vocal Analyzer Z

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

Head to head
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)

About

Vocal Analyzer Z

Analyze the pitch of voices and musical instruments in real-time. Visualize pitch with graphs, record audio, and export to MIDI. Ideal for practice, tuning, and music enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Real-time pitch analysis
  • Pitch graph visualization
  • Audio recording and playback
  • MIDI file export
  • Pitch pipe feature
  • Zoomable keyboard display
Features
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◎ Newly added conversion output to MIDI file (SMF) and file sharing function. ● A powerful tool for pitch analysis and visualization, suitable for a variety of uses such as karaoke, musical instrument practice, and tuning. ● The real-time pitch analysis feature to analyze the pitch of voices and musical instruments from the sound input from the microphone. ● The multifaceted screen display with a pitch graph that automatically rolls the pitch of the analyzed sound. ● Zoom and scroll the keyboard display using intuitive easy gesture operation to navigate and interact with the application. ● The ability to record audio and play back the file later with the same level of analysis and visualization. ● Import videos and sounds via file sharing and perform pitch analysis on them. ● Loop and jump the recorded or shared files to focus on specific sections of the sound. ● The pitch pipe feature is a convenient way to check the pitch of the sound before singing or playing it. ● Tap the keyboard to hear the pitch, and the pitch name and MIDI note number are displayed on the keyboard where the pitch of the detected sound shines. ● The pitch roll graph feature to zoom the time axis in conjunction with the keyboard display, providing a comprehensive view of the pitch over time. ● A Comprehensive tool for pitch analysis and visualization, suitable for musicians and music enthusiasts alike. ■ Features of the app ・Various and rich screen display ・Screen mode linked to device orientation ・Real-time analysis of microphone input sound ・Recording of microphone input sound ・Playback of recorded files ・Playback loop, playback jump ・Analysis of recorded files ・Play shared files ・Analysis of shared files ・Pitch pipe ・Zoom & scroll keyboard ・Automatic pitch roll graph ・(NEW) Conversion output to MIDI file (SMF) and file sharing ● Display items (real time) ・Pitch roll graph ・Scale meter (pitch name/cent difference) ・Frequency (Hz) ・MIDI note number ・Power spectrum (FFT analysis) ・Oscilloscope ・Microphone input level ・Audio level meter ・Playback progress bar ・Keyboard flash (detected pitch) ● Sound playback ・Audio files (recorded files, shared files) ・Loop playback ・Replay jump ・Pitch pipe (6 types of tones, keyboard tap) ● Precautions ・Please use it for solo singing and instrumental sounds that are not chords. ・It is not suitable for analysis of voices mixed with multiple instruments and voices. ・To prevent howling, the microphone input signal is automatically disabled during pitch pipe or audio file playback.

Screenshots

笙Time4 screens
Vocal Analyzer Z4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vocal Analyzer Z at every 9 days against 笙Time's every 38 months. Vocal Analyzer Z also leads on price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

笙Time costs $3.99 and Vocal Analyzer Z $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

笙Time ships an update every 38 months, Vocal Analyzer Z every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
笙Time versus Vocal Analyzer Z: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter笙TimeVocal Analyzer Z
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomohisa HimenoMasanori Katsuta

In-app purchases

None

笙Time

No in-app purchases

None

Vocal Analyzer Z

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 笙Time free?
笙Time costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vocal Analyzer Z free?
Vocal Analyzer Z costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do 笙Time or Vocal Analyzer Z have ads?
Neither 笙Time nor Vocal Analyzer Z shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 笙Time or Vocal Analyzer Z?
笙Time ships an update every 38 months, and Vocal Analyzer Z every 9 days. Most recently, 笙Time was updated on October 4, 2026 and Vocal Analyzer Z on October 30, 2026.

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