Comparison

oogieAR vs PNO Book

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

Head to head
About

oogieAR

This app is a 3D musical synthesizer laboratory that generates music algorithmically using images and colors. Create complex arpeggios and harmonies by applying colors from your photos, with infinite creative possibilities through various tools.

Highlights
  • 3D musical synthesizer laboratory
  • Algorithmic music creation
  • Image and color-based sound generation
  • Create arpeggios and harmonies
  • Pro Mode with additional features
Features
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oogieAR is a 3D musical synthesizer laboratory that uses images and colors to create music algorithmically. Create complex arpeggios and harmonies live using colors from your photos. When you throw in Pipes, Scalars and Gravity, there are Infinite creative possiblities. Upgrade to Pro Mode and release more features.

About

PNO Book

Features
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PNO Books is an ever-growing collection of chord progression books designed for musicians who love learning by ear and enjoy discovering new sounds. Whether you're looking for progressions inspired by specific songs, genres, or artists—or want to explore unique piano theory insights—PNO Books makes it easy. Each book includes clear, highlighted chords and accompanying video lessons, giving you a visual and practical way to bring progressions to life on the keys. Perfect for Pianists Who: Learn best by ear and love experimenting with new sounds Enjoy learning from YouTube but want structured, ready-to-play progressions Want fresh chord ideas inspired by real music to spark creativity Prefer a no-fluff, straight-to-the-point approach to playing With new books and videos added regularly, PNO Books is your go-to resource for expanding your chord vocabulary and refining your sound. Download now and start playing!

Screenshots

oogieAR4 screens
PNO Book4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PNO Book at none against oogieAR's 9. PNO Book also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). oogieAR's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0.0). On price, ads 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. oogieAR sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. PNO Book asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

oogieAR ships an update every 3 months, PNO Book weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
oogieAR versus PNO Book: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteroogieARPNO Book
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDave ScrutonReginald Watkins

In-app purchases

9 purchases

oogieAR

One-time9
  • Pro Mode$0.99
  • oogieAR Around House$0.99
  • oogieAR Body Sounds$0.99
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  • oogieAR Metal Shop$0.99
  • oogieAR SG Pepper$0.99
  • oogieAR Urbanity$0.99
  • oogieAR Sports Shorts$0.99
  • oogieAR Woodworks$0.99
  • oogieAR Water$0.99
None

PNO Book

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is oogieAR free?
oogieAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PNO Book free?
PNO Book is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do oogieAR or PNO Book have ads?
Neither oogieAR nor PNO Book shows ads.
Which is updated more often, oogieAR or PNO Book?
oogieAR ships an update every 3 months, and PNO Book weekly. Most recently, oogieAR was updated on November 3, 2026 and PNO Book on October 30, 2026.

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