Comparison

Cello Map App vs Songtake

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

Head to head
About

Cello Map App

This app helps cellists and composers find finger positions for specific harmonics and multiphonics. It provides audio examples, notation, and instructional videos to aid in playing and composing.

Highlights
  • Harmonics and multiphonics exploration
  • Smart search system
  • Audio examples
  • Notation display
  • Instructional videos
  • Advanced settings for microtonality and microphone choice
Features
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Cello MApp is the partner app to the internationally popular Cello Map webpage. Are you a cellist or composer who is asking: WHERE do I put my finger, and on which string, to produce ‘C-sharp two octaves above middle C’ as a natural harmonic? WHAT is the pitch of the 11th harmonic on the A string? Are there some multiphonics that include the 7th and 11th harmonics on the G string, WHERE do I play them? Is there a multiphonic that includes the notes A-sharp, D, and F, WHAT does it sound like and HOW can I notate it? Cello MApp has the answers! First, choose whether you want to explore cello harmonics or cello multiphonics. Then, use the smart search system to choose your starting point (pitch result, note name, string, left-hand position, harmonic number). Continue to add ‘branches’ to this starting point to filter out options. The filtering system will find a result (or several alternative results) and provide you with notations, audio examples, and videos. Use the ‘branching’ system or build several trees to COMPARE the sound and notation of different options. Need playing or composing TIPS? Check out the instructional videos on the ‘How To’ section of the app. Use the ADVANCED settings to -display the microtonality in terms of cents deviation from the harmonic series, or as accidentals with arrows -choose between recordings made with a closely-placed or an omnidirectional microphone.

About

Songtake

Record and mix multitrack music demos with video using your phone. Capture ideas quickly, create professional-sounding demos with multicam syncing, and easily share your music. Features AI stem splitting and cloud storage for seamless collaboration.

Highlights
  • Multicam video syncing
  • AI stem splitting
  • Cloud storage for ideas
  • Overdubbing with video
  • Export to DAW
  • Collaboration tools
Features
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Free multitrack recorder built for musicians. Capture song ideas as short videos, record real demos with multiple phones at the same time, and mix them without a DAW. Auto-saved to the cloud so you never lose a take. Two Modes: Ideas & Demos Save Ideas: Capture quick video clips of your musical ideas in small, compressed format to save phone space. Perfect for documenting riffs, melodies, and rehearsal moments. Cloud storage keeps everything synced so you never lose a take. Make Demos: When you're ready to record a real demo, use multiple phones at the same time. One tap starts every phone at once. Each phone adds a new video angle and its own stereo mics near the source, for cleaner and more mixable sound. Everything auto-syncs and saves to the cloud. No DAW or timeline editing required. On a Mac you can record multiple USB cameras at the same time instead, and plug in more mics when you want them. Easy project syncing across devices. Key Features: • Save Notes: Compress videos = 10x more ideas per GB • Free cloud storage: Auto-saved, never lose a take • Private by default: Your videos stay private until ready • Multiple phones at the same time: One tap starts every phone, every angle in sync • Multiple USB cameras at the same time: Record several angles from one Mac • AI stem splitting: Separate vocals, drums and bass to extract stems for remixes or karaoke • Overdub with video: Multitrack over your ideas • Syncs with any DAW: Open AAF on your favorite DAW • Export & share: From rehearsal to social media and music platforms in seconds • Collaborate: Connect with bandmates and like-minded creators Built by musicians who were sick of voice-memo graveyards. Record, play, done. SONGTAKE | 2026 • Terms: https://songtake.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Cello Map App4 screens
Songtake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Songtake at Free against Cello Map App's $3.99. Songtake also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Cello Map App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, ads 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

Songtake is free to download; Cello Map App costs $3.99 up front. Songtake sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Cello Map App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Songtake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Cello Map App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Songtake's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cello Map App ships an update every 3 months, Songtake every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Cello Map App versus Songtake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCello Map AppSongtake
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEllen FallowfieldRidiculous LLC

Customer experience

Cello Map App

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Songtake

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cello Map App

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Songtake

Subscriptions4
  • Studio Access14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Patron (monthly)14 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$89.991 Year
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  • Patron (yearly)14 Days trial$143.991 Year

Questions

Is Cello Map App free?
Cello Map App costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Songtake free?
Songtake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cello Map App or Songtake?
Songtake is rated higher. Cello Map App averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Songtake averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Cello Map App or Songtake have ads?
Neither Cello Map App nor Songtake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cello Map App or Songtake?
Cello Map App ships an update every 3 months, and Songtake every 9 days. Most recently, Cello Map App was updated on October 8, 2026 and Songtake on October 19, 2026.

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