Comparison

BassNeck vs ScopeNode

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

Head to head
About

BassNeck

Master your bass guitar fretboard with this tool. Compose basslines and melodies in various tunings and explore scales and modes across 24 frets. Supports 4-string and 5-string basses, with 6-string support on iPad.

Highlights
  • Fretboard visualization
  • Multiple tunings support
  • Scale and mode exploration
  • Bassline composition
  • 4, 5, and 6-string support
Features
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Use this tool to master the neck of your bass guitar, whether you're a 4-string or 5-string player. (6-string support available for iPad) Compose basslines and melodic ideas in up to 20 different tunings across 24 frets, and get a masterful handle on scales and modes across your fretboard.

About

ScopeNode

Features
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ScopeNode is a multi-input oscilloscope, capable of visualizing multiple tracks layered on top of each other. The plugin features a suite of phase alignment tools built around an interactive visual workflow tailored specifically for the low end. These can help eliminate low-frequency clashes at the source so your tracks layer perfectly without heavy reliance on aggressive sidechain dips. The result is a much smoother, more fluid bass response. Beyond phase alignment, ScopeNode is perfect for visualizing how individual components line up, checking delays between signal points, or analyzing precise pre and post waveform differences across third-party plugins or subchains. FEATURES: - Free-Running & Beat-Synced Modes - 4-Layer Scope Matrix + Live Summing: Layer up to four audio tracks simultaneously with a real-time composite summing view for instant clash detection - Separate controls for visualization and sum inclusion to accommodate special use cases (optional) - Phase shifter with configurable center frequency and Q factor (one per track) - Sample grid delay, phase invert, gain control also available for each track - Multi-instance workflow: Drop plugin instances ("probes") anywhere in your signal paths to capture and compare tracks instantly TECHNICAL NOTES: - When enabled, it's recommended to verify that Plug-in Latency Compensation is not affecting synchronization in unexpected ways with the given set of active third-party plugins - Manual phase alignment is an advanced, hands-on process that requires time and active engineering effort, depending on the complexity of the tracks involved - Workflows could be greatly impacted by specific features of your DAW, e.g. ease of automation envelope editing, ways of laying out multiple viewports, etc. PLEASE NOTE: • An AUv3-compatible host is required to use this app (true interoperability can vary across different apps) • Please check our support page for a list of compatible host applications • Officially supported sampling rates: 44.1, 48, 96 kHz

Screenshots

BassNeck4 screens
ScopeNode3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BassNeck at $0.99 against ScopeNode's $4.99. BassNeck also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.4). On ads and in-app purchases 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

BassNeck costs $0.99 and ScopeNode $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BassNeck versus ScopeNode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBassNeckScopeNode
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.2 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHunter Wendroffquantovox

In-app purchases

None

BassNeck

No in-app purchases

None

ScopeNode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BassNeck free?
BassNeck costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScopeNode free?
ScopeNode costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BassNeck or ScopeNode have ads?
Neither BassNeck nor ScopeNode shows ads.

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