Comparison

AloneQuartet vs Bandapella

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

Head to head
About

AloneQuartet

Easily create split-screen videos with up to four panels. Record directly in each panel, import existing footage, and adjust individual volumes for a polished final product. Offers features like overlay recording and video trimming.

Highlights
  • 4-panel split video creation
  • Record directly in each panel
  • Import videos from camera roll
  • Individual volume control per panel
  • Video trimming function
  • Overlay recording
Features
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AloneQuartet is an app that makes it super easy to create 4-panel split videos. ◆Features - Record videos in each of the 4 panels using the camera - Switch between front and rear cameras - Record new videos while watching previously recorded panels - Save recorded videos to camera roll - Import videos from camera roll - No time limit for long recordings - Real-time microphone feedback during recording - Bluetooth headphone and speaker support - AirPlay device compatibility - Built-in click function (simple metronome) - iPad large screen support - Individual volume control for each panel - Video trim function to set start/end times ◆How to use ◆◆Preview Tap any of the 4 panels to display camera preview. ◆◆Camera switching Press CAMERA on the right to switch between front and rear cameras. ◆◆Recording Press REC on the right while in preview mode to start recording. ◆◆Overlay recording When you start recording, previously recorded panels will play back while the target panel records. ◆◆Playback Press PLAY on the right to start playback. ◆◆Stop Press STOP on the right to stop recording/playback. ◆◆Mix Press MIX on the right to go to the MIX screen. Select the mix format and press preview or save to mix. ◆◆Volume control Adjust individual volume for each panel with volume sliders. Create balanced audio during mixing. ◆◆Video trim Set start/end times for recorded videos. Extract only needed parts for precise editing. ◆◆Data saving Save data to Photos app. Press the button at the top right of a panel and select save to Photos. ◆◆Data loading From an empty panel, press the top right button and select load from Photos. ◆◆Metronome function From SETTINGS, turn on click sound and set volume, tempo, etc. Click sound starts when recording begins. ◆◆Audio feedback function From SETTINGS, turn on audio feedback and set volume, etc. You can hear input audio through headphones. ◆◆iPad support Supports iPad sizes with wider, more visible screens. Also supports iPad Pro multiple screens. ◆◆Multi-language support Supports Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Korean, French, and Spanish. Thank you for reading. We plan to add more convenient features in the future, so please look forward to it.

About

Bandapella

Create and polish acapella performances with a versatile studio. Record in various video formats or audio-only, adjust sound with built-in tools, and share your creations easily. Perfect for singers and content creators seeking precise audio control.

Highlights
  • Record in 9:16 vertical or 1:1 square video
  • Audio-only recording mode
  • Built-in metronome
  • Adjust audio bitrate, trim clips, shift audio
  • Add reverb, compression, and tone controls
  • Export audio or video
  • In-app platform to view other creators' work
Features
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Bandapella is a multitrack recording studio on your phone. Record vocals, guitar, keys or beatbox one layer at a time, edit every take on the waveform, mix it all together, and share the finished song as audio or as a split-screen video. Make it on your own, or invite friends to record their parts. It started as an acapella app, so it is made for voices first: sing every harmony yourself, record an acapella cover, build a virtual choir, or be a one-man band. Record in layers • Multitrack recording: overdub each new part while you hear the others in your headphones. • Audio projects with as many tracks as you like. • Video projects with split-screen layouts from 1 to 16 parts, in square or vertical 9:16. • A metronome with tap tempo, and a countdown before each take. • Import a backing track, such as a beat or an instrumental, or bring in audio parts and video you have already recorded. • Auto sync lines up every take with the rest of the song. Edit every take • A waveform editor with pinch-to-zoom. • Trim, split, move, fade, crossfade and reverse any part of a take. • Shift the pitch up or down by as much as an octave, and change the speed. • Slide a take earlier or later to tighten the timing. • Undo and redo your edits. Shape your sound • Auto Pitch detects your key and scale, then tunes your voice naturally or with a hard-tune effect. • Clean Vocal reduces rumble, background noise and harsh "s" sounds, with a high-pass filter and a three-band EQ. • Effects: studio, room and hall reverb, compression and tone, saved as presets you can copy to other takes. Mix like a studio • Volume, pan, mute and solo for every track. • Automation: change the volume, pan or reverb over time. • Loudness normalization keeps the final mix even. Collab with friends • Invite friends with a link or a code. Each person records their part on their own phone, and their takes sync into the project. • Start a remote band, a virtual choir or an a cappella group without being in the same room. Share it • Export AAC audio or MP4 video. • Post your song to the Bandapella feed as audio or video, follow other musicians, and like and comment on their posts. Ideas to try • A song demo: guitar, bass and lead vocal, one track at a time. • An acapella cover with every harmony sung by you. • A one-man band: beatbox, bass line, chords and melody in one split-screen video. • A virtual choir with friends, family or your church choir. • Vocals over a beat or an instrumental you import. • A duet with yourself, or with a friend in another city. Made for singers, songwriters, beatboxers, multi-instrumentalists, choirs, a cappella groups, music students and cover artists: anyone who wants a multitrack recorder and a home recording studio in their pocket. Bandapella Premium Recording, editing, mixing, collabs and sharing are included for everyone, with takes of up to 1 minute. Bandapella Premium adds takes of any length, video layouts with 5 to 16 parts, Auto Pitch and effects in your finished mix, and recording at up to 320 kbps. Terms of Use: https://bandapella.com/policies/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://bandapella.com/policies/privacy.html

Screenshots

AloneQuartet4 screens
Bandapella3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bandapella at none against AloneQuartet's shown. Bandapella also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. AloneQuartet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bandapella sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bandapella holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of AloneQuartet's written reviews are positive against 67% of Bandapella's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AloneQuartet ships an update monthly, Bandapella every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AloneQuartet versus Bandapella: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAloneQuartetBandapella
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (7 ratings)3.5 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings714 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaoto SasakiAdrian Elder

Customer experience

AloneQuartet

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Bandapella

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AloneQuartet

One-time1
  • Unlimited Option$2.99
3 purchases

Bandapella

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access$6.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is AloneQuartet free?
AloneQuartet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bandapella free?
Bandapella is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AloneQuartet or Bandapella?
Bandapella is rated higher. AloneQuartet averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Bandapella averages 3.5 from 14 ratings.
Do AloneQuartet or Bandapella have ads?
AloneQuartet shows ads; Bandapella does not.
Which is updated more often, AloneQuartet or Bandapella?
AloneQuartet ships an update monthly, and Bandapella every 4 days. Most recently, AloneQuartet was updated on October 3, 2026 and Bandapella on October 18, 2026.

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