Comparison

FifthCircle vs Star 94.1 FM

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

Head to head
About

FifthCircle

Easily convert between musical keys and their corresponding key signatures using a visual Circle of Fifths. Practice key signature and note recognition with interactive quizzes for treble and bass clefs.

Highlights
  • Circle of Fifths key conversion
  • Key signature calculation
  • Interactive piano keyboard
  • Rotate clockwise/counterclockwise
  • Ambiguous key selection dialog
  • Key signature quiz (treble/bass clef)
  • Ear training for note recognition
Features
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Convert between musical key and musical key signature using the Circle of Fifths. You can convert either from the other. Keys are selected by tapping on the piano keyboard graphic. Key signatures are selected by tapping on the rotate buttons above the musical staff graphic. Tapping on a piano key will select that key and display the major and minor key names and the key signature for that key. Ambiguous cases (C Sharp versus D Flat for example) are resolved by presenting a dialog where you can select your choice. Tapping on the counterclockwise rotate button will move counterclockwise on the Circle of Fifths. For example from the key of C you will rotate left to one flat (Key of F). Another tap will rotate to two flats (Key of B Flat). Tapping on the clockwise rotate button will move clockwise on the Circle of Fifths. From the key of C you will rotate right to one sharp (Key of G). Another tap will rotate to two sharps (Key of D). Regardless of which direction you are moving around the Circle of Fifths, if you continue tapping you will eventually return to where you started. On the Quiz tab you can practice your key signature recognition for both treble and bass clefs. You can also practice note recognition with the Ear Training option.

About

Star 94.1 FM

Features
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Listen to The All new Star 94.1 FM in Columbus Ohio - Lite Favorites. Enjoy artists like Elton John, Madonna, Phil Collins, Adele, and many more!

Screenshots

FifthCircle4 screens
Star 94.1 FM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Star 94.1 FM at Free against FifthCircle's $1.99. FifthCircle's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On in-app purchases, device support 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

Star 94.1 FM is free to download; FifthCircle costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FifthCircle ships an update every 3 weeks, Star 94.1 FM every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
FifthCircle versus Star 94.1 FM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFifthCircleStar 94.1 FM
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB40 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperChris CrossenNorth American Broadcasting Company Inc.

In-app purchases

None

FifthCircle

No in-app purchases

None

Star 94.1 FM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FifthCircle free?
FifthCircle costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Star 94.1 FM free?
Star 94.1 FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FifthCircle or Star 94.1 FM have ads?
Star 94.1 FM shows ads; FifthCircle does not.
Which is updated more often, FifthCircle or Star 94.1 FM?
FifthCircle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Star 94.1 FM every 8 months. Most recently, FifthCircle was updated on October 18, 2026 and Star 94.1 FM on October 27, 2026.

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