Comparison

Music Transpose vs ToneBrowser

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

Head to head
About

Music Transpose

Easily change the key and tempo of your music files. This app supports various audio and video formats, offering intuitive pitch and speed adjustments with visual feedback on sound quality. It's designed for musicians and learners seeking a user-friendly alternative to complex professional software.

Highlights
  • Supports common audio/video formats
  • Pitch adjustment with visual feedback
  • Fine-tune pitch in half-tone steps
  • Independent speed and pitch adjustment
  • Export in multiple formats
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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The Music Transpose app allows for easy transposition and adjustment of the speed of songs. Features: 1. Supports common audio formats (mp3, m4a, wav, tiff, flac etc.) and video formats (mp4, mov, avi, mpg etc.). 2. Pitch adjustment displays the pitch range and supports color-coded prompts (green, orange and red indicate the impact on sound quality). 3. Supports fine-tuning of pitch in half-tone increments. 4. Speed adjustment is displayed as a multiple and also shows the tempo (BPM). 5. Pitch and speed adjustments are independent of each other. 6. Supports export in multiple formats. Why use the Music Transpose app? Adjusting the pitch and speed of music and songs is a common problem in music learning. While professional software can achieve this, it can be complicated to use. The Music Transpose app provides an easy-to-use solution. Regarding purchasing: The Music Transpose app is a one-time purchase and will remain valid for life without any additional charges. The app runs locally and does not depend on cloud functionality, so you do not need to worry about the software becoming unavailable due to network issues. Regarding the trial and full versions: The trial version limits the length of the files that can be previewed and exported, but all other features are the same as in the full version. Regarding importing files: The app provides information on how to import files from other common apps to the Music Transpose app. Other apps can usually share files directly to the Music Transpose app through the share function. You can also use AirDrop to send audio or video files from an Apple computer or an iPhone/iPad to the Music Transpose app. Common issues and feedback: "Why does the app say the file is invalid when I try to import it?" The app checks the validity of imported files. If the app indicates that the file is invalid, you may need to check if the file is damaged and try again. Alternatively, you can convert the file to a common format and then import it. "Why does the app stop working after the processing circle appears during preview?" This issue is usually caused by file compatibility. We suggest converting the file to a different format and trying again. If it still does not work, you can send the file to yueyin.music@foxmail.com, and we will try to identify the problem and release a fix as soon as possible. For any other questions or feedback, please email yueyin.music@foxmail.com or contact us through WeChat (ID: allhealthyand).

About

ToneBrowser

This browser allows real-time pitch and speed adjustments for music and videos without altering playback speed. Features include vocal removal, A-B looping, and a 6-band EQ. It's ideal for music practice, language learning, and karaoke.

Highlights
  • Real-time pitch adjustment (-12 to +12 semitones)
  • Speed control (0.25x to 3.0x)
  • Vocal removal (karaoke mode)
  • A-B section looping
  • 6-band EQ with presets
  • Automatic lyric search and display
Features
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ToneBrowser는 피치(음정) 조절 기능이 내장된 브라우저입니다. 모든 영상·음악 사이트에서 재생되는 음악의 피치를 속도 변경 없이 실시간으로 조절할 수 있습니다. 주요 기능: • 피치 조절 (-12 ~ +12 반음) — 속도 변경 없이 음정만 조절 • 속도 조절 (0.25x ~ 3.0x) — 피치 변경 없이 속도만 조절 • MAN/GIRL 프리셋 — 원클릭 음성 변환 • A-B 구간 반복 — 원하는 구간 무한 반복 연습 • 6밴드 EQ 이퀄라이저 — Bass, Vocal, Pop, Rock, Classical 프리셋 • 보컬 제거 (노래방 모드) — 실시간 보컬 제거 • 가사 자동 검색 및 표시 • 즐겨찾기 — 자주 듣는 영상 빠르게 접근 • 다크 테마 + 글래스모피즘 UI 이런 분들에게 추천합니다: • 노래 연습 시 키를 올리거나 내리고 싶은 분 • 악기 연습 시 느린 속도로 반복 청취하고 싶은 분 • 외국어 듣기 연습 시 속도를 조절하고 싶은 분 • 노래방처럼 보컬을 제거하고 싶은 분 PRO 업그레이드: • 광고 제거 • 모든 프리미엄 기능 이용

Screenshots

Music Transpose4 screens
ToneBrowser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Music Transpose at 4.6 against ToneBrowser's 2.7. Music Transpose also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (202 vs 3). ToneBrowser's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 39%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, update cadence, 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. Music Transpose sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ToneBrowser sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Music Transpose holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Music Transpose has 202 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Music Transpose's written reviews are positive against 64% of ToneBrowser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Music Transpose ships an update fortnightly, ToneBrowser every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Music Transpose versus ToneBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusic TransposeToneBrowser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (202 ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings202 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer同宝 金junmo sung

Customer experience

Music Transpose

All ratings191 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative55.6%

ToneBrowser

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Music Transpose

One-time1
  • Pro - One-Time Purchase$24.99
3 purchases

ToneBrowser

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • PRO Upgrade$5.99
  • PRO Mode$9.99

Questions

Is Music Transpose free?
Music Transpose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ToneBrowser free?
ToneBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Music Transpose or ToneBrowser?
Music Transpose is rated higher. Music Transpose averages 4.6 out of 5 from 202 ratings, while ToneBrowser averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Music Transpose or ToneBrowser have ads?
ToneBrowser shows ads; Music Transpose does not.
Which is updated more often, Music Transpose or ToneBrowser?
Music Transpose ships an update fortnightly, and ToneBrowser every 8 days. Most recently, Music Transpose was updated on November 7, 2026 and ToneBrowser on November 9, 2026.

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