OTOKIKU vs ZZZ Polyrhythm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
OTOKIKU
This audio player allows you to easily control playback speed, skip sections, and access sound sources from various locations including Apple Music and cloud storage. It features a smooth seek bar, waveform display, and BPM measurement for efficient listening.
- Access audio from Music.app, Files, and internet URLs
- Adjust playback speed (0.5x to 1.5x)
- Skip forward/backward by 5 or 60 seconds
- Smooth seek bar and waveform display
- BPM measurement
- CarPlay support
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"OTOKIKU" is a easy-to-use multifunctional audio player. * "OTOKIKU" means "listen to the sound" in Japanese. Recommended for those who have such a usage scene. - Listen to practice recordings many times - Play the reference sound source slowly (or fast) - Listen to voice memos of meetings and seminars by skipping β Main Features - Play sound sources from various locations Via Music.app (Apple Music, etc.) File via File.app (You can also access your cloud storage depending on the settings) File on the Internet (URL input) - Change the playback speed in 7 steps from 0.5x speed to 1.5x speed - Skip 5 seconds / 60 seconds before and after - Seek bar that can be operated smoothly - Waveform display (only when playing a file) - BPM measurement (manual) - CarPlay supported * The screenshot artwork image is from PAKUTASO (www.pakutaso.com)
ZZZ Polyrhythm
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Zzz Polyrhythm is a polyrhythm-focused metronome that lets you layer multiple rhythms simultaneously for advanced rhythmic practice. From classical 2-against-3 to jazz shuffle to contemporary 7-against-11 β instantly build any rhythm pattern you can imagine and play it back with professional-quality voices. Key Features [Base Beat β the time-keeper] - Time signature: any numerator (1-16) and denominator (2 / 4 / 8 / 16) - BPM: precise control from 30 to 240 - Tap Tempo: detect any tempo in real time - 8 voices: Wood Block / Click / Cowbell / Sine / Square / Tick / Hi Click / Low Thud [Layered Rhythms β Overlay] Layer additional rhythms on top of the base beat to construct complex polyrhythms. - Starting beat: not only "beat 1, beat 2" but also fractional positions like "beat 1.5" - Length: whole / half / quarter / eighth / sixteenth / thirty-second note Γ none / dotted / double-dotted - Subdivisions: any tuplet from 2 to 11 - Shuffle mode: play only the first and last clicks for a jazz swing feel - Timing offset: slide the start/end positions back and forth to fine-tune swing - Voice: choose an independent voice for each overlay from 8 sound presets [Visualizer] Concentric ring display lets you see rhythm timing at a glance. A dot lights up the moment each click fires, helping you grasp polyrhythm structure visually. [Presets] (Premium) Save your favorite rhythm configurations with custom names. Recall with one tap. Browse multiple presets and switch any time. [Phase-preserving BPM changes] Change BPM in the middle of a beat β the rhythm doesn't reset, it smoothly accelerates or decelerates, just like a professional studio metronome. Who it's for - Drummers / percussionists training complex rhythmic sense - Jazz / fusion players developing swing feel - Instrumentalists practicing 3-, 5-, 7-tuplet figures - Composers / arrangers analyzing multi-voice rhythm relationships - Performers studying traditional cross-rhythms and contemporary music Languages ζ₯ζ¬θͺ / English / δΈζ / νκ΅μ΄ / EspaΓ±ol / PortuguΓͺs Switch languages manually from the hamburger menu, or have the app follow your device's system language. Free vs Premium [Free] - Base beat + up to 2 overlay layers - All 8 voices / any time signature / BPM 30-240 - Tap Tempo / Shuffle / full feature access - Discreet banner ad + occasional interstitial [Premium (Ad-free)] - All ads removed - Add 3 or more overlay layers (unlimited) - Save / load / delete rhythm presets Subscription Details - Title: Premium (Ad-free) - Length: 1 month, auto-renewable - Price: 180 JPY / month Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://smolt-stage.com/home/privacy/zzz-polyrhythm-privacy-policy-ios-en.html Developer SMOLT STAGE, K.K. Β© 2026 SMOLT STAGE, K.K. For questions and feature requests, please use the in-app feedback form. We hope this contributes to your musical practice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OTOKIKU at none against ZZZ Polyrhythm's 1. OTOKIKU also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ZZZ Polyrhythm sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. OTOKIKU asks for nothing beyond the download.
OTOKIKU ships an update every 2 months, ZZZ Polyrhythm every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OTOKIKU | ZZZ Polyrhythm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | sorakaze Inc. | SMOLT STAGE, K.K. |
In-app purchases
OTOKIKU
No in-app purchases
ZZZ Polyrhythm
- ZZZ Polyrhythm Premium$0.991 Month
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