Comparison

Branches vs MP3 Pitch Changer

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

Head to head
About

Branches

This semi-modular synthesizer offers a "west coast" style of sound design, inspired by classic synthesizers. It functions as a standalone app with MIDI input or as an AUv3 plugin within a DAW, allowing for complex sound creation and experimentation.

Highlights
  • Semi-modular synthesis engine
  • Standalone app and AUv3 plugin support
  • West coast style sound processing
  • Duophonic synthesis with dual MIDI channels
  • Generative melody capabilities
  • Waveform fading and wave folding
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Branches is a semi-modular synthesizer inspired by classics of the past. It runs both as a standalone instrument with support for external MIDI input or as a plugin (AUv3) in your favorite DAW app. Audio from the oscillators are permanently hardwired into the lowpass gates and the default patch is setup to receive MIDI and trigger the lowpass gate for the complex oscillator. This way you can get up and running fast and are then free to experiment with your own patching. Branches is utilizing what is sometimes referred to as a "west coast" style of processing which in this case means timbre is adjusted by adding harmonics to a basic sine wave. One of the oscillators does this by fading between multiple waveforms freely, the other does it by employing a wave folder and blending it with another user selectable waveform. The first one can also modulate either frequency or amplitude of the second. Branches support MIDI input on two channels. This allows you to control each oscillator and low pass gate individually if you please, acting as a duophonic synthesizer. Utilizing the rest of the modules opens up a world of different possibilities - generative random melodies, timbre changing over time, modulation from your host app etc.

About

MP3 Pitch Changer

Adjust audio speed and pitch in real-time with various effects. This tool is ideal for musicians and singers looking to practice songs at different tempos or tunings. Easily modify frequency and tempo with simple sliders and export your creations.

Highlights
  • Real-time pitch and speed adjustment
  • Reverb, Delay, Echo & Distortion effects
  • Independent or simultaneous control
  • Export adjusted songs
  • Save custom settings
  • Support for various audio formats
Features
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Real-Time audio speed and pitch adjustment with Reverb, Delay, Echo & Distortion effect. An audio speed changer and pitch shifting app designed for musicians & singers. You can easily change the speed and pitch of audio files on your iPhone/iPad device either independently or at the same time. Useful for practicing fast songs, or those that need different tunings. Simple controls and clear visuals make Up Tempo easy to use without compromising accuracy. Modify the frequency or tempo of your sound files by simply moving two sliders. If you move the speed slider, your music will play in slow motion or faster. On the other hand, if you move the pitch slider, you will get a high-pitched or low-pitched audio. Apply effects on your audio. By playing with the sliders, you can get a squirrel or evil voice. You can also export your adjusted song & share with friends or listening in another player. Mp3 Pitch Changer Features: - Alter the pitch- change song pitch up or down - Change the tempo - change audio speed to a % of original speed - Support various formats of audio files. - Play instantly with real-time audio speed and pitch adjustment with Reverb Delay Echo & distortion effect. - Export adjusted song in m4a format - Save settings for use another time. - Real-Time audio speed and pitch adjustment - You can also save the adjusted audio file.

Screenshots

MP3 Pitch Changer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Branches at 3.9 against MP3 Pitch Changer's 1.0. Branches also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). MP3 Pitch Changer's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.6). 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

Branches costs $5.99 and MP3 Pitch Changer $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Branches holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Branches's written reviews are positive against 0% of MP3 Pitch Changer's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Branches versus MP3 Pitch Changer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBranchesMP3 Pitch Changer
Price$5.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.9 (12 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWillow & Oak ABSuresh Verma

Customer experience

Branches

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral41.7%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral45.5%
Negative18.2%

MP3 Pitch Changer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Branches

No in-app purchases

None

MP3 Pitch Changer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Branches free?
Branches costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MP3 Pitch Changer free?
MP3 Pitch Changer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Branches or MP3 Pitch Changer?
Branches is rated higher. Branches averages 3.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while MP3 Pitch Changer averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Branches or MP3 Pitch Changer have ads?
Neither Branches nor MP3 Pitch Changer shows ads.

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