DiscoCat vs Strumflow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DiscoCat
Explore and stream music from artists, labels, and creative works. Discover new music through genre tags and suggested artists. Rate and track your favorite music, with your collection synced via iCloud.
- Discover artists, labels, and works
- Stream music via Apple Music integration
- Rate and track music collections
- View comprehensive artist discographies
- Find related artists and releases
- Sync collection across devices with iCloud
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DiscoCat is for discovering, streaming, rating, and tracking musical artists and composers from the popular to the obscure. Discover and Explore • Search for artists (bands, musicians, composers, etc.), record labels, and creative works in external catalogs • Shazam playing music to find the recording, release, and artist • Suggested Artists: discover many other artists that share the same genres as your favorite artists • Recent Releases: keep up-to-date with the latest releases from your favorite artists • Tap on a genre or tag to find other artists that share the same ones • View comprehensive artist discography, not just the ones with streaming contracts • Learn about all the current and former members of a band or find other bands an individual artist was/is in • List all the creative works of an individual songwriter, composer, lyricist, etc. • Find related artists such as cover bands, related releases such as tribute albums, and related record labels • List all tracks for a given release or release version and get details for each track including related recording and work • List all release versions optionally grouped by format (such as vinyl, CD, etc.) or release country • View detailed release album art and sometimes even images of physical media such as records, jackets, liner notes, etc. • Tap once on artwork to enter zoom then double-tap to toggle between zoom modes • See all the musicians, engineers, producers, and other recording personnel that contributed to a recording • Find the creative work associated with a track or recording and from there, find other recordings from other artists who also covered it • If you can’t find what you are looking for in the item details, most item types also include an extensive list of external links to related sites such as fan pages, music services, lyrics sites, etc. Stream • Apple Music subscribers may stream any artist, release, or track that is found in Apple's streaming catalog without leaving the app • Users without Apple Music subscriptions will still be provided with external links if it is found in Apple Music Rate and Track • Rate or simply bookmark any artist, release, release-version, track, recording, work, or record-label to save it to your collection¹ • Your collection is stored on iCloud so it can be accessed on all platforms • Group your saved artists by genre or country or simply show all sorted by rating • Group your saved tracks by album or artist or simply show all sorted by rating • Group your saved releases by artist or genre or type or simply show all sorted by rating • Group your saved release versions by artist or country or format or simply show all sorted by rating • Search your saved items in any category • Several different rating schemes are supported such as 3, 4, or 5 star, out-of-ten, like/dislike, favorite, etc. ¹ Saving more than 10 of any item type (artist, release, etc.) requires an active subscription to the full version
Strumflow
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Stop switching between apps and unlock your true musical potential. Strumflow is the all-in-one toolkit designed by musicians, for musicians. We've combined every essential tool a guitarist, bassist, or string player needs into one simple, beautiful, and powerful app. Whether you're a complete beginner picking up an instrument for the first time, a seasoned pro warming up backstage, a songwriter capturing an idea, or a student dedicated to practice, Strumflow is built to be your reliable musical partner. Forget clunky interfaces and inaccurate tools; this is the only app you need to tune, practice, and play your best. TUNE WITH PERFECT PRECISION: A Professional Chromatic Tuner Our goal was to build the most accurate and responsive tuner on the market. Using an advanced pitch detection algorithm, Strumflow gives you instant, professional-grade tuning at a glance. It's precise enough for studio intonation and simple enough for a quick tune-up before a lesson. Fast & Responsive: Get immediate feedback with zero lag. Our engine hears you clearly, even in noisy environments, making it perfect for band practice or live shows. Easy-to-Read Interface: A clear, bright visual display lets you know instantly if you're sharp, flat, or in perfect pitch. No more guessing. Chromatic Power: Tune any note on the fretboard. Our tuner isn't just for standard tuning; it's a fully-featured chromatic tool for any instrument. Massive Library of Alternate Tunings: Explore new sonic landscapes! Our library includes hundreds of tunings for guitar, bass, ukulele, and more. Guitar Tunings: Standard, Drop D, Double Drop D, Open G, Open D, Open C, Open A, DADGAD, and hundreds more for 6, 7, and 12-string guitars. Other Instruments: Standard tunings for Bass Guitar (4 & 5-string), Ukulele and more. MASTER YOUR RHYTHM: A Flexible & Intuitive Metronome A steady beat is the foundation of all great music. We designed our metronome to be incredibly powerful yet simple to use. Build rock-solid timing, master complex rhythms, and make your practice sessions more effective than ever. Find Any Tempo: Use the intuitive controls or the "Tap Tempo" feature to instantly lock into the BPM of any song. Total Customization: Don't settle for a basic click. Customize the time signature (4/4, 3/4, 6/8, 5/4, and more), set subdivisions (eighths, triplets, sixteenths), and create accent patterns to feel the groove. A Sound for Every Session: Choose from a variety of click sounds, from classic digital beeps and wood blocks to real drum kit samples, finding the perfect sound for your practice. Visual & Haptic Feedback: See the beat with our pulsating visual indicator or feel it with your phone's vibration—perfect for loud environments or when you need to practice silently. Why Choose Strumflow? - All-In-One Convenience: Save space on your phone and time in your practice routine. The two most essential musician tools are right here. - Built for All Players: From acoustic to electric guitar, from ukulele to bass, our tools are universal. - Clean, Modern Design: A user experience that gets out of your way so you can focus on the music. - Constant Improvement: We're passionate musicians actively developing Strumflow. Look forward to regular updates and new features driven by user feedback! Stop searching, start playing. Download Strumflow today and transform your musical journey!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DiscoCat at none against Strumflow's shown. Strumflow's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. DiscoCat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Strumflow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DiscoCat ships an update every 6 weeks, Strumflow every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DiscoCat | Strumflow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Antarian Logic LLC | Atakan Ermis |
In-app purchases
DiscoCat
- DiscoCat Monthly$0.991 Month
- DiscoCat Annual$9.991 Year
Strumflow
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.491 Month
- Pro Annual$3.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$9.99









