Comparison

Ed Harcourt vs Rhythm Generator

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

Head to head
About

Ed Harcourt

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Go backstage and behind-the-scenes with Ed Harcourt in his exclusive mobile app. Sign up to enjoy: • Live Broadcasts featuring Ed • Exclusive music and art • Behind the scenes footage • Post to fan wall - interact with fans and Ed! • Premium only giveaways • Exclusive offers • Access to all areas of the platform SUBSCRIPTIONS The app offers subscriptions to unlock premium digital content. • Payment will be charged to Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. IN-APP PRODUCTS The app offers the option to purchase virtual coins and use them to send animated gifts to the artist during live broadcasts • Payment will be charged to Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Each user will have a digital wallet where they can check their 'coin' balance and purchase more coins • Each user's wallet is linked to their app account, thus re-installing the app or logging in on a different device won't make them lose their current coins Our Full EULA is available here: https://www.fan.direct/platform-user-agreement/.

About

Rhythm Generator

Master rhythm sight-reading and recall with endless, customizable challenges. Practice timing precision with adjustable difficulty and various time signatures. Record and share your practice sessions or create content for others.

Highlights
  • Endless rhythm challenges
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Support for any time signature
  • Customizable note groups
  • Screen recording with camera feed
  • PDF export for worksheets
  • Dark mode
Features
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Master Your Rhythm Sight Reading. Generate endless rhythm challenges. Record your screen with a live camera feed. Share what you create. Rhythm Generator is your essential practice partner for sharpening rhythm sight-reading, recall, and timing precision. Whether you're a drummer, pianist, guitarist, or any musician striving for rhythmic excellence, this app delivers endless challenges at your fingertips. Why Musicians Love Rhythm Generator: - Random Rhythm Challenges: Instantly generate new rhythms to test and build your sight-reading skills. - Adjustable Difficulty: Eight difficulty levels take you from beginner to advanced reading. - Any Time Signature: Create rhythms in any time signature—from standard 4/4 to exotic 21/16 and beyond. - Customisable: Choose your own note groups for building rhythms including quintuplets and septuplets. - Shuffle Custom Rhythms: Mix up bars and notes within pre-set rhythms, including the Table of Time. - Flexible Training Mode: Repeat full bars to reinforce learning at your own pace. - Hear and Improve: Play back rhythms to check your accuracy and refine your timing. - Authentic Sight-Reading Mode: Mute the first play through so you can practice reading before you listen. - Auto Shuffle: Keep sessions fresh with automatic rhythm generation. - Swing Variations: Practice with triplet swing, 16th swing, quintuplet swing, and more. - Dark Mode: Comfortable practice at any hour, no eye strain. Create & Share Content: Record your screen with an optional live camera feed - perfect for documenting your practice or creating content to share. Add a custom title, adjust the layout to suit your shot, and hit record. Every video ends with a QR code and link so anyone watching can open the exact same rhythm in Rhythm Generator and play it themselves. Great for social media, online lessons, or challenging your followers. For Music Teachers: Create and print endless rhythm worksheets for your students with PDF Export (up to 20 randomised exercises at a time). Each printed rhythm includes a QR code your students can scan to hear it played back instantly in Rhythm Generator—for free. Unlimited fresh material, zero prep time. Powerful Integration & Sharing: - PolyNome Integration: Use PolyNome to design custom rhythms and send them directly to Rhythm Generator. - Sharing: Share rhythms instantly. Shared rhythms can be opened and played back for free by anyone with the app. - Import Rhythms: Install popular rhythm sets like the Table of Time from the app menu, or enter rhythm ID codes from the Rhythm Generator Instagram channel. - Shuffle Imported Rhythms: Remix any rhythm you've imported for fresh variations every time. Free to Start: Explore core features at no cost. Unlock full rhythm controls and every advanced feature with a subscription. Rhythm Generator is actively developed, with new features and updates rolling out regularly. ONE SUBSCRIPTION. ENDLESS RHYTHMS. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ed Harcourt3 screens
Rhythm Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rhythm Generator at fortnightly against Ed Harcourt's every 2 months. Ed Harcourt's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Ed Harcourt sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $54.99 per year and Rhythm Generator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ed Harcourt ships an update every 2 months, Rhythm Generator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ed Harcourt versus Rhythm Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEd HarcourtRhythm Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (62 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—78.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—62 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB26 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAccess Experiences LtdPolyNome Ltd

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Ed Harcourt

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Membership$54.991 Year
One-time6
  • 100 coins$0.99
  • 500 coins$3.99
  • 1000 coins$6.99
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  • 2500 coins$14.99
  • 5000 coins$25.99
  • 10000 coins$40.99
2 purchases

Rhythm Generator

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$15.991 Year

Questions

Is Ed Harcourt free?
Ed Harcourt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rhythm Generator free?
Rhythm Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ed Harcourt or Rhythm Generator have ads?
Neither Ed Harcourt nor Rhythm Generator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ed Harcourt or Rhythm Generator?
Ed Harcourt ships an update every 2 months, and Rhythm Generator fortnightly. Most recently, Ed Harcourt was updated on November 3, 2026 and Rhythm Generator on November 4, 2026.

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