# iHarmony vs Anacru

The clearest difference is price: iHarmony at $0.99 against Anacru's $4.99. iHarmony also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 2). Anacru's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

iHarmony costs $0.99 and Anacru $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Anacru holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iHarmony has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iHarmony ships an update every 5 weeks, Anacru monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iHarmony | Anacru |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iharmony/id292413210/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anacru-complex-rhythm-studio/id6788864322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alberto De Bortoli](https://appshunter.io/developer/292413213) | [EVAN TRACEN POWERS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788864324) |

## What reviewers say

### iHarmony

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iharmony/id292413210)

This app provides musicians with instant access to a comprehensive music theory reference. It includes scales, chords, harmonizations, and notes with audio playback and support for multiple notation systems. It's designed for songwriting, studying, and quick reference.

**Highlights:** 1500+ scales, chords, and harmonizations, Chord harmonizations for every scale, Audio playback for every entry, Four notation systems (English, Italian, German, French), Full-text search, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Quick and easy to use
- 🎶 Great for learning scales and chords
- 💡 Useful for songwriting and composition
- 🎵 Provides audio playback of scales/chords
- 📚 Comprehensive music theory reference

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Audio issues (no sound, distorted sound)
- 🎛️ Some incorrect notation/spelling
- 🎨 Outdated UI/design
- ❓ Confusing navigation/layout
- 🔊 Sound not matching notes

**Reported bugs**

- Audio not working on iPhone
- Database null error
- Speaker distortion at high volume
- Playback sounds stilted/uneven
- Info link works irregularly or doesn't appear

**Requested features**

- Save favorite scales
- Add more exotic scales
- Allow harmonic playback (all notes simultaneously)
- Provide other theory features (harmonic substitutions, polychords, inversions)
- Add a search function for chords/scales


### Anacru

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anacru-complex-rhythm-studio/id6788864322)

Build complex rhythms with interlocking meters, tempo changes, and nested tuplets. Visualize and hear intricate polyrhythms and metric modulations. Export your creations as MIDI files for use in digital audio workstations.

**Highlights:** Construct advanced rhythms, Interlocking meters and phase shifts, Metric modulation with tempo changes, Nested tuplets, Interactive visual wheel, Export MIDI files to DAWs, Private by design, no account needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iHarmony free?

iHarmony costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Anacru free?

Anacru costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iHarmony or Anacru?

Anacru is rated higher. iHarmony averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Anacru averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iHarmony or Anacru have ads?

Neither iHarmony nor Anacru shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iHarmony or Anacru?

iHarmony ships an update every 5 weeks, and Anacru monthly. Most recently, iHarmony was updated on October 23, 2026 and Anacru on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*