Comparison

Polyrhythm vs Orchesi

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

Head to head
About

Polyrhythm

Master complex rhythms with this intuitive trainer. Visualize and practice polyrhythms by toggling beats, adjusting volumes, and setting tempo. Offers a variety of sounds for a personalized practice experience.

Highlights
  • Create and visualize polyrhythms
  • Toggle individual beats
  • Variety of sound options
  • Independent rhythm volume control
  • TAP tempo setting
Features
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A simple and intuitive rhythm trainer to help you master complex polyrhythms. Core Features: - Create and visualize a wide range of polyrhythms - Toggle individual beats on or off to practice syncopation - Choose from a variety of sounds - Adjust the volume of the top and bottom rhythms independently - Set the tempo using the TAP button

About

Orchesi

Features
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Orchesi is an app for music associations: wind bands, fanfare bands, drum bands, choirs and orchestras. The board uses it to plan rehearsals and concerts and to manage members, sheet music and instruments. Members reply with a single tap and find their own parts. Pricing: €0.15 per active member per month, never more than €16.95 a month (incl. VAT). The first 3 months are free, no payment details needed. The app is free for members. Cancel monthly, no annual contract. Meet Maestri, the conductor of Orchesi. Maestri helps digitally conduct your association, from planning and communication to tasks, instruments, guest musicians and member organization. Orchesi stands for Orchestra, Easy and Organizing. It reflects what the app is built for: helping wind bands, fanfare bands, drum bands, brass bands, choirs and orchestras run their association in a simpler way. No more scattered messages, unclear availability, manual spreadsheets or last-minute questions about who is coming, who is helping, where to find sheet music, which instrument is assigned or how to reach the right person. Orchesi gives the board and members one central place to stay organized. KEY FEATURES • Rehearsals, concerts and association events Create a clear schedule for everything happening in your association. • Smart scheduling Plan smarter with event details, attendance, member availability, guest musicians, groups and sections in one organized flow. • Attendance and availability Let members respond to rehearsals and events, so the board always has a better overview. • Sheet music Connect sheet music to the right rehearsals, events, groups or sections, so members can find what they need faster. • Guest musicians Invite, plan and keep track of guest musicians for rehearsals, concerts and other association activities. • Instruments Manage your association’s instruments, assignments, ownership, status and relevant instrument details in one place. • Polls Ask members for input, collect preferences and make association decisions easier to coordinate. • Groups and sections Organize members by instrument group, section, committee, role or your own association structure. • Tasks and volunteers Create tasks, assign members and make it easy for people to sign up for what needs to be done. • Association information and members Share practical association information, manage member details and help everyone quickly find what matters. BUILT FOR MUSIC ASSOCIATIONS Whether your association is preparing for a concert, organizing a rehearsal, planning a performance, sharing sheet music, managing instruments, inviting guest musicians or coordinating volunteers, Orchesi helps everyone know what is happening. For members, the app makes it easy to check the schedule, respond to events, access sheet music, join polls, view tasks and stay informed. For the board, Orchesi reduces manual work and brings planning, communication, instrument management and association management into one structured system. PERFECT FOR Wind bands Fanfare bands Drum bands Brass bands Choirs Orchestras And other music associations Less chaos. Clearer planning. More time for music. START YOUR FREE TRIAL Let Maestri digitally conduct your association with Orchesi. Start your free trial today. SUPPORT Having trouble or want to share feedback? Please reach out to support@orchesi.com. We’re happy to help. MORE INFORMATION Website: https://orchesi.com/ Pricing: https://orchesi.com/pricing/ Terms of service: https://orchesi.com/terms-of-service/ Data processing agreement: https://orchesi.com/data-processing-agreement/ Privacy policy: https://orchesi.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Polyrhythm4 screens
Orchesi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Orchesi at Free against Polyrhythm's $6.99. Orchesi also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 14 months). Polyrhythm's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Orchesi is free to download; Polyrhythm costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polyrhythm ships an update every 14 months, Orchesi every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Polyrhythm versus Orchesi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolyrhythmOrchesi
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (66 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings66 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutumn Rock Software DevelopmentAsora B.V.

In-app purchases

None

Polyrhythm

No in-app purchases

None

Orchesi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Polyrhythm free?
Polyrhythm costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orchesi free?
Orchesi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Polyrhythm or Orchesi have ads?
Neither Polyrhythm nor Orchesi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Polyrhythm or Orchesi?
Polyrhythm ships an update every 14 months, and Orchesi every 9 days. Most recently, Polyrhythm was updated on November 3, 2026 and Orchesi on November 5, 2026.

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