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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This is the prepaid version of the app with the same name. Please use this version if you need prepayment for Apple School Manager, etc. 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 helps singers record layered acapella audio or video, sync takes with collaborators, and export finished performances. Create a solo vocal stack, build an audio-only project, record a multi-frame video, or invite other musicians to add their parts. Bandapella keeps the workflow focused on the performance: choose audio-only or video, record each part, review takes, sync collaborators' recordings, align timing, and finish with an export you can share. Use Bandapella to: - Record audio-only vocal layers - Record multi-frame acapella videos - Build performances one part at a time - Invite collaborators to add their takes - Sync group recordings between devices - Adjust timing so parts line up - Export finished audio or video projects - Publish and share completed performances Bandapella is made for singers, vocal groups, choir members, music students, and creators who want a practical way to make layered vocal performances without a desktop studio. Whether you are recording every part yourself or building with friends, Bandapella gives you a simple place to capture the performance and bring the final mix together.

Screenshots

AloneQuartet4 screens
Bandapella3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bandapella at 3.6 against AloneQuartet's 3.1. Bandapella also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 33%). 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, 3.6 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 12 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 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AloneQuartet versus Bandapella: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAloneQuartetBandapella
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (7 ratings)3.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings712 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — 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
Size8 MB104 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 ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 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 3.6 from 12 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 weekly. Most recently, AloneQuartet was updated on September 13, 2026 and Bandapella on August 11, 2026.

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