Comparison

In Theory vs Lyric Hack

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

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About

In Theory

This app provides a unique interval-based MIDI keyboard with over 110 scales. It allows for flexible chord creation by toggling additional intervals and notes from different octaves. It integrates with external MIDI keyboards and sequencers for advanced music production.

Highlights
  • Interval-based MIDI keyboard
  • Over 110 built-in scales
  • Customizable chord voicing
  • MIDI keyboard input support
  • MIDI CC message control
  • AUv3 plugin compatibility
  • Visual scale and note display
Features
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In Theory is an interval based MIDI keyboard app with more than 110 scales. It has a keypad at the bottom with the interval buttons like +2, +1, 0, -1, -2 which would change the current note. Zero means the current note, +1 means the note after the current note, +2 means two notes after the current note, -2 means two notes before the current note in the scale and so on. Above the keypad, you can toggle additional intervals in the scale for creating chord voices. You can also select the notes from an octave above and an octave below for creating rich, extended chords. You can use your MIDI keyboard to play In Theory as well. The middle C4 key on your MIDI keyboard triggers the 0 (zero) button on the app's keypad. The white notes after the C4 note would trigger the positive buttons, the white notes before the C4 note would trigger the negative notes on the keypad. You can also toggle the chord intervals with MIDI CC messages. You can set a MIDI CC number and a MIDI Channel for toggling the chord intervals from the settings menu. If you send a MIDI CC value between 0-62, you can toggle the chord intervals respectively. With the MIDI capabilities, you can also sequence the app with a MIDI sequencer app like PolyBud, ShiftBud, MelodyBud etc. In Theory has more than 110 scales built-in. You can also use the custom scales you made in ScaleBud 2 app as well. The key and scale could be changed externally from a MIDI controller in AUv3 plugin with the AU parameters. The circular display on the UI will show you where you are in the scale. Also, when you play a note, you will see the every playing note on the screen with the root note and the chord intervals. Please note that In Theory is a MIDI app and does not produce any kind of sound on its own. You need to connect the MIDI output of the app to an audio app's MIDI input. For the AUv3 plugin you'll need an AUv3 host app such as AUM, Cubase, Nanostudio, apeMatrix etc.

About

Lyric Hack

Features
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LyricHack – Your Ultimate Songwriting Companion Unleash your creativity with LyricHack, the ultimate tool for songwriters and musicians. Whether you're a professional artist or just getting started, LyricHack provides the features you need to craft compelling lyrics for your perfect melodies. Features: Write and Edit Lyrics: Easily write and edit your lyrics with our intuitive text editor. File Management: Organize your songwriting projects by creating, editing, and deleting text files effortlessly. Email Text Files: Share your lyrics and compositions via email directly from the app. Rhyming Dictionary: Find the perfect rhyme with our extensive rhyming dictionary. Dictionary and Thesaurus: Enhance your lyrics with precise words and synonyms using our integrated dictionary and thesaurus. Random Words Generator: Jumpstart your creativity with our random words generator. Syllable Counter: Ensure your lyrics flow perfectly with our syllable counter. Song Structure Guide: Get inspired and organize your song with our comprehensive song structure guide. Why LyricHack? LyricHack is designed by musicians for musicians. We understand the challenges of songwriting, and we've created a tool that helps you overcome them. With intuitive features and a user-friendly interface, LyricHack makes the songwriting process smoother and more enjoyable. Join the LyricHack community today and start creating your next hit song! Download LyricHack now and let your musical journey begin!

Screenshots

In Theory4 screens
Lyric Hack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lyric Hack at $0.99 against In Theory's $4.99. Lyric Hack also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On ads, 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

In Theory costs $4.99 and Lyric Hack $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
In Theory versus Lyric Hack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIn TheoryLyric Hack
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCem OlcayJonathan Pivar

In-app purchases

None

In Theory

No in-app purchases

None

Lyric Hack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is In Theory free?
In Theory costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lyric Hack free?
Lyric Hack costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do In Theory or Lyric Hack have ads?
Neither In Theory nor Lyric Hack shows ads.

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