Functional Harmony vs VocalCoach Pocket
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Functional Harmony
This music theory app helps users spell chords and scales by entering a root note. It also identifies intervals when two notes are provided. Learn music theory concepts quickly and easily.
- Spell chords
- Spell scales
- Identify intervals
- Enter root note for chords/scales
- Enter two notes for interval identification
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Functional Harmony is a fast music theory desk for players and students. Build chords and scales from a root and quality. Identify harmony from notes. Or just Ask—type a chord, scale, or note stack in plain English and jump straight to the answer. SCALE FINDER • Choose a root and scale quality—major, minor, modes, pentatonic, and more • See every degree spelled clearly for practice and ear training • Perfect when you need a quick scale finder without flipping textbooks CHORD BUILDER & CHORD ID • Spell major, minor, sevenths, suspended, augmented, diminished, and more • Stack notes in the Notes tab to identify chords and intervals (reverse lookup) • Piano-friendly note entry with accidentals—great as a chord identifier ASK • Natural-language queries: “C major 7”, “F# dorian”, “C E G” • Live preview before you open Chords, Scales, or Notes • Built for homework, rehearsals, and songwriting sessions WHY FUNCTIONAL HARMONY • Chords, scales, and note identification in one app • Clean, bottom-anchored controls designed for one-handed practice • No accounts, no clutter—just theory when you need it Whether you call it a scale finder, chord identifier, or harmony lab, Functional Harmony keeps tonal music theory at your fingertips.
VocalCoach Pocket
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See your pitch while you practice. VocalCoach Pocket analyzes microphone input on your device and turns it into clear pitch feedback for focused voice practice. LIVE PITCH • See detected frequency and note • Read cents above or below the target • Monitor input level • Use a clear visual trace while sustaining a tone PRACTICE • Play reference tones • Work through short guided exercises • Choose target notes, duration, and tolerance • Record practice results without saving microphone audio REVIEW • Browse local session history • Inspect pitch and range trends • Export practice summaries as CSV PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Microphone data is analyzed in real time. The app does not record or upload your voice by default. VocalCoach Pocket does not include advertising or cross-app tracking. VocalCoach Pocket is a practice tool and does not provide medical, diagnostic, or voice-therapy advice. The free version includes the core workflow. Pro is a one-time in-app purchase that unlocks complete practice tools and history, custom targets, CSV reports, and future Pro features. Price and availability are shown by the App Store. The Pro screen includes Restore Purchases and a direct link to Apple’s refund-request process, including guidance for requests submitted within seven days. Eligibility and approval are determined by Apple.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Functional Harmony at none against VocalCoach Pocket's 1. VocalCoach Pocket's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. VocalCoach Pocket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Functional Harmony asks for nothing beyond the download.
Functional Harmony ships an update every 6 months, VocalCoach Pocket every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Functional Harmony | VocalCoach Pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dylan Shade | Yu Shiung Jiang |
In-app purchases
Functional Harmony
No in-app purchases
VocalCoach Pocket
- 聲音練習 VocalCoach Pocket Pro 解鎖$2.99
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