Vocal Analyzer Z vs OFFBEAT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vocal Analyzer Z
Analyze the pitch of voices and musical instruments in real-time. Visualize pitch with graphs, record audio, and export to MIDI. Ideal for practice, tuning, and music enthusiasts.
- Real-time pitch analysis
- Pitch graph visualization
- Audio recording and playback
- MIDI file export
- Pitch pipe feature
- Zoomable keyboard display
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◎ Newly added conversion output to MIDI file (SMF) and file sharing function. ● A powerful tool for pitch analysis and visualization, suitable for a variety of uses such as karaoke, musical instrument practice, and tuning. ● The real-time pitch analysis feature to analyze the pitch of voices and musical instruments from the sound input from the microphone. ● The multifaceted screen display with a pitch graph that automatically rolls the pitch of the analyzed sound. ● Zoom and scroll the keyboard display using intuitive easy gesture operation to navigate and interact with the application. ● The ability to record audio and play back the file later with the same level of analysis and visualization. ● Import videos and sounds via file sharing and perform pitch analysis on them. ● Loop and jump the recorded or shared files to focus on specific sections of the sound. ● The pitch pipe feature is a convenient way to check the pitch of the sound before singing or playing it. ● Tap the keyboard to hear the pitch, and the pitch name and MIDI note number are displayed on the keyboard where the pitch of the detected sound shines. ● The pitch roll graph feature to zoom the time axis in conjunction with the keyboard display, providing a comprehensive view of the pitch over time. ● A Comprehensive tool for pitch analysis and visualization, suitable for musicians and music enthusiasts alike. ■ Features of the app ・Various and rich screen display ・Screen mode linked to device orientation ・Real-time analysis of microphone input sound ・Recording of microphone input sound ・Playback of recorded files ・Playback loop, playback jump ・Analysis of recorded files ・Play shared files ・Analysis of shared files ・Pitch pipe ・Zoom & scroll keyboard ・Automatic pitch roll graph ・(NEW) Conversion output to MIDI file (SMF) and file sharing ● Display items (real time) ・Pitch roll graph ・Scale meter (pitch name/cent difference) ・Frequency (Hz) ・MIDI note number ・Power spectrum (FFT analysis) ・Oscilloscope ・Microphone input level ・Audio level meter ・Playback progress bar ・Keyboard flash (detected pitch) ● Sound playback ・Audio files (recorded files, shared files) ・Loop playback ・Replay jump ・Pitch pipe (6 types of tones, keyboard tap) ● Precautions ・Please use it for solo singing and instrumental sounds that are not chords. ・It is not suitable for analysis of voices mixed with multiple instruments and voices. ・To prevent howling, the microphone input signal is automatically disabled during pitch pipe or audio file playback.
OFFBEAT
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OFFBEAT is a rhythm training app built for ska punk and jazz musicians. ■ Train the "gap" a metronome can't teach you Just tapping along with a metronome doesn't build the feel you need on stage. OFFBEAT focuses on the genre-specific placement of rhythm — offbeats only, the third note of the swing triplet, the 2 & 4 backbeat — and visualizes your timing error in milliseconds. ■ 6 specialized training modes - Offbeat Master — the 8th-note offbeat that underpins ska cutting - Swing Pocket — the "third triplet" feel of jazz time - 2 & 4 Backbeat — the shared backbone of jazz and ska - Silent Keep — hold your internal groove through bars of silence - Tempo Sprint — survive accelerating tempos without rushing - Call & Response — hear a phrase, play it back ■ Practise with real instrument sounds Tap "Sound" on the start screen to switch from the click to recorded drums, bass, guitar or percussion (the choices depend on the mode). Available in the two free modes too. ■ Laid-back Pack (sold separately) Practise placing your notes a set amount behind a band that stays on the beat. Work through three styles (Bass Pocket, Drag Backbeat, Swing 16) from a drum-and-bass guide to playing on your own. The app checks your average position, spread and drift to show whether you sit back and whether you hold that spot. You can try the introduction and the comparison before buying. ■ Output latency calibration Measures the output delay of your earphones/speaker and folds it into the judgment, resolving the feeling of being "off" when you're actually on time. That said, since Bluetooth latency itself fluctuates, please use wired earphones or a speaker. ■ Built to keep you coming back - Three 30-day lesson courses (All-round / Ska focus / Jazz focus) - Day-streak tracking with a weekly one-day protection freeze - Timing diagnosis after every session: are you rushing or dragging? - Score, accuracy and average offset recorded every run [Pricing] - The app is free to download. - "Offbeat Master" and "Swing Pocket" are free forever, with no time limit. - Base pack (one-time purchase): unlocks the other four modes (2 & 4 Backbeat, Silent Keep, Tempo Sprint, Call & Response) and the three 30-day lesson courses (All-round, Ska, Jazz). - Laid-back Pack (one-time purchase): unlocks the three Laid-back styles (Bass Pocket, Drag Backbeat, Swing 16). It is separate from the base pack and can be bought on its own. - Neither is a subscription. Once you buy one, the content listed for it is yours to keep. - After reinstalling or switching devices, use "Restore Purchase" in Settings. ■ Privacy All play data stays on your device. Nothing is transmitted (see the privacy policy for details). For you if: - You play in (or want to join) a ska punk or jazz band - You can follow a metronome but can't sit in the groove - You've ever been told you rush on the offbeats - You want to sit behind the beat, not just on it — From the developer I've played in a ska punk band and spent years touring the jazz cafés of Japan, yet I never trusted my own sense of rhythm. Metronomes and method books didn't fix it. "It isn't talent — there has to be a way to train this." So I built it with the one skill I did have: programming. That's how OFFBEAT began. Not for people who already have rhythm, but for those who struggle, like I did. Starting with ska and jazz — and someday, for every player, in every genre.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: OFFBEAT at Free against Vocal Analyzer Z's $1.99. Vocal Analyzer Z's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, 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
OFFBEAT is free to download; Vocal Analyzer Z costs $1.99 up front. OFFBEAT sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Vocal Analyzer Z asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vocal Analyzer Z ships an update every 9 days, OFFBEAT every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vocal Analyzer Z | OFFBEAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masanori Katsuta | YUKIO SAITO |
In-app purchases
Vocal Analyzer Z
No in-app purchases
OFFBEAT
- Laid-back Pack$3.99
- Unlock 6 modes + 3 courses$5.99
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