Comparison

SWAM Flugelhorn Eb vs Note to Be

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

Head to head
About

SWAM Flugelhorn Eb

This app offers a highly realistic and expressive virtual flugelhorn experience for musicians. It utilizes physical modeling technology to dynamically generate sound, responding to subtle playing nuances. Features include a room simulator, EQ, compressor, and support for various MIDI controllers.

Highlights
  • Physical modeling for realistic sound
  • Room simulator for spatial control
  • Standalone and AUv3 plugin support
  • Intuitive interface for all users
  • Expressive control with MIDI devices
  • Built-in EQ and compressor effects
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SWAM Flugelhorn Eb for iOS: Unmatched Realism and Expressive Power in Your Hands! Whether you play with a wind controller like the EWI, a keyboard, or any other MIDI device, SWAM Flugelhorn Eb for iOS gives you unparalleled expressivity. Part of the acclaimed SWAM Solo Brass, SWAM Solo Woodwinds, SWAM Solo Strings, and SWAM String Sections suite, it is a must-have for musicians seeking the most realistic and responsive virtual instruments available. Now featuring the revolutionary Room Simulator "Ambiente", this cutting-edge Physical Modeling technology delivers the depth and nuance of a real brass performance—in real time. Unlike sampled libraries, SWAM Flugelhorn Eb doesn’t rely on pre-recorded sounds but generates authentic performances dynamically, responding to every subtlety of your playing, just like a real flugelhorn player. New Features and Key Benefits Room Simulator "Ambiente": Take advantage of advanced spatial control with the built-in Room Simulator "Ambiente", allowing you to position the instrument in a realistic acoustic space, interact dynamically with other SWAM instruments in the same virtual room, and create truly immersive performances. Additionally, the EQ and Compressor effects are available for fine-tuning your sound. Standalone and AUv3 Plugin: Perform in real time or integrate SWAM Flugelhorn Eb seamlessly into your mobile production workflow. Intuitive, Inclusive Interface: Designed for everyone, including blind and visually impaired users. Expressive Control: Play with unmatched expressivity using MPE controllers, keyboards, breath controllers, or other MIDI devices. Top Features at a Glance Access a library of presets, create your own, or import presets from the desktop version. Customize every detail of your sound, including timbre, vibrato, and dynamics. Micro-tune the instrument with the Pitch Manager, supporting devices like MAQAM for advanced tuning systems. Add built-in effects like EQ and Compressor. Play with modeled mutes to explore different tonal colors and expressive possibilities. Use AUv3 to integrate with your mobile DAW (Logic, Cubasis, AUM) or apps like Camelot PRO for live performances. Who is SWAM Flugelhorn Eb for iOS Designed For? Wind Controller Players: Looking for a mobile setup to perform live without needing a computer while still achieving an incredible sound. Keyboard Players: Frustrated by the limited expressive capabilities of normal sample-based plugins? SWAM Flugelhorn Eb unlocks the full range of expression. Music Producers: Need a mobile setup to produce music from anywhere without carrying around expensive gear? SWAM Flugelhorn Eb is the solution. Musicians Seeking Expressivity: Looking for a virtual instrument that allows you to express the full range of your musicality easily on your iPhone or iPad. IMPORTANT To fully harness the expressive power of SWAM Flugelhorn Eb, a controller capable of continuous expression (such as a breath controller, expression pedal, MPE device, or wind controller) is required. Just like a real flugelhorn player shapes their sound with breath and embouchure, SWAM Flugelhorn Eb needs expressive input for maximum realism. With SWAM Flugelhorn Eb for iOS, you have the freedom to create lifelike brass performances on your iPhone or iPad. Redefine your music with unparalleled realism and expressive depth—anytime, anywhere.

About

Note to Be

This app offers advanced MIDI quantization for iOS musicians. It allows precise control over note selection, octave flexibility, and MIDI CC integration for crafting harmonious compositions and dynamic live performances. Supports microtonal scales and multi-synth setups.

Highlights
  • Customizable note and octave selection
  • MIDI CC to note conversion
  • Multi-synth channel assignment
  • Live performance toggles
  • Microtonal scale support (Scala Library)
  • MPE polyphonic playback
Features
Currently charting
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Take full control of your MIDI experience with Note to Be—the powerful iOS app designed to transform how you interact with your music. Whether you're working with a MIDI keyboard, sequencer, or MIDI CC input, Note to Be ensures your notes are perfectly quantized to the nearest selected note, allowing you to craft precise, harmonious compositions with ease. Key Features: - Customizable Note Selection: Choose individual notes from any octave, or apply your selection across the full -1 to +8 octave range. - Octave Flexibility: Work within the entire octave spectrum, selecting and unselecting notes with a simple tap. - MIDI CC Integration: Use MIDI CC from hardware controllers or apps like ShiftBud to convert control changes into quantized notes. Easily create chord voicings and dynamic live performances. - Multi-Synth Support: Assign different MIDI channels to multiple synths, allowing each to respond to the quantized MIDI output independently. - Live Performance Enhancement: Engage the 'all notes' toggle to instantly apply note selections across all octaves or quickly select notes in a specific key and scale. - Microtonality: Select a microtonal scale from the Scala Library with +5000 microtonal scales, or import your own to the iCloud folder. Play the MPE supported synths polyphonically. With Note to Be, your music becomes a canvas, and every note is a brushstroke. Unlock new creative possibilities and refine your sound with the precision of MIDI quantization, right from your iOS device. Note to Be is a MIDI app and does not produce any sound on its own. You need a MIDI input source and an audio output destination in order to work with Note to Be. The AUv3 plugin requires an AUv3 host app such as AUM, Logic Pro for iPad, Loopy Pro, Cubasis, Nanostudio, apeMatrix, Audiobus etc.

Screenshots

SWAM Flugelhorn Eb4 screens
Note to Be4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Note to Be at $4.99 against SWAM Flugelhorn Eb's $29.99. Note to Be also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). On rating, 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

SWAM Flugelhorn Eb costs $29.99 and Note to Be $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SWAM Flugelhorn Eb against 4.9 for Note to Be. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note to Be has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SWAM Flugelhorn Eb ships an update every 2 months, Note to Be weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SWAM Flugelhorn Eb versus Note to Be: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSWAM Flugelhorn EbNote to Be
Price$29.99$4.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#185 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudio ModelingCem Olcay

Customer experience

SWAM Flugelhorn Eb

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Note to Be

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

SWAM Flugelhorn Eb

No in-app purchases

None

Note to Be

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SWAM Flugelhorn Eb free?
SWAM Flugelhorn Eb costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Note to Be free?
Note to Be costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SWAM Flugelhorn Eb or Note to Be?
SWAM Flugelhorn Eb is rated higher. SWAM Flugelhorn Eb averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Note to Be averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do SWAM Flugelhorn Eb or Note to Be have ads?
Neither SWAM Flugelhorn Eb nor Note to Be shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SWAM Flugelhorn Eb or Note to Be?
SWAM Flugelhorn Eb ships an update every 2 months, and Note to Be weekly. Most recently, SWAM Flugelhorn Eb was updated on October 24, 2026 and Note to Be on October 30, 2026.

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