Comparison

Jegog vs Dialekt

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

Head to head
About

Jegog

Features
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World's first iPhone/iPad implementation of the main instruments of a Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar! Jegog, or gegogan, is the largest gangsa metallophone in the Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar and contains five keys. They produce the lowest-pitched sounds in the gangsa. ** Note that the instrument produces very low-pitched sounds and require a high-quality sound system for best sound reproduction. The use of a high-quality headphone or external amplifier with good bass response is recommended. ** * Authentic sound bank sampled directly from real instruments * User interaction designed to replicate true playing experience * Playing sound can be stopped --- essential for Gamelan! * High-quality photos showcasing real instruments * Optimized for ultra-low latency audio playback * Zoomable views for detailed instrument exploration * Customizable display of cipher notations to suit your preferences * Completely ad-free for uninterrupted enjoyment

About

Dialekt

This app is an 8-track groovebox for mobile and studio use, offering quick groove programming and musical idea capture. It features diverse synthesis methods, built-in effects, a song sequencer, and a powerful randomizer to create unique tracks.

Highlights
  • 28 different synth engines
  • 8 touch effects with sequencer
  • Song Randomizer
  • Trig conditions, rolls, polyrhythms
  • Synth parameter per step
  • Audio Unit v3 plug-in
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Start casual, finish professional Dialekt is designed for quick groove programming and capturing new musical ideas on the fly. The 8-track groovebox for mobile and studio offers various synthesis methods, built-in effects, a song sequencer, and a powerful Song Randomizer. With 28 distinctive sound engines, flexible sequencing tools, and genre-based groove generation, Dialekt lets you create unique and professional tracks in seconds. Perfect for sketching, jamming, or performing live. :: KEY FEATURES :: • 28 Different Synth Engines • 8 Touch Effects with Sequencer • Mighty Song Randomizer • Trig Conditions, Rolls, Polyrhythms • MIDI Single Outs • Synth Parameter per Step • Audio Unit v3 Plug-In & MIDI FX Plug-In Some more info about the single features: ••• The Sounds ••• From classic oscillators to dynamic, physical tones like piano, organ, string, flute, vocal tones, as well as percussive elements and naturalistic kicks, Dialekt offers endless sound possibilities for any genre and creative endeavor. ••• The Sequencer ••• At the heart of Dialekt is the Sound per Step feature, where each synth parameter is saved to individual sequencer steps, providing full control over every detail. The Randomizers make great use of this functionality. Dialekt offers Rolls, Trig Conditions, and adjustable Tempo and Length per track. The Song Sequencer lets you create longer compositions, with features like Pattern Repeats, FX, Track Mutes, and the powerful Song Randomizer. The powerful FX sequencer with eight first-class touch-controlled effects is the cherry on top of this awesome music toy. The 8 included effects TapeStop, Filter-Delay, Reverb, Looper, Phaser, Chorus, LowPass and LoFi can be triggered with the Touch controls or the FX Sequencer. Triggers and parameter changes can be recorded and edited, and FX Sequences can easily be managed on the Memory Page. ••• The Song Randomizer ••• The Song Randomizer can create single tracks, parts, or whole songs, delivering fresh grooves and sounds every time. It generates patterns, sounds, chord progressions, fills, mute and FX sequences in various genres, which can be applied to individual elements like sounds, patterns, and pitches or to global parameters. ••• The Memory ••• All of this data needs to be managed, and that's where the Memory Page comes in. Here, you can view all your data at a glance. Simply copy or rotate tracks, patterns, and parts per Drag & Drop to build your arrangement. The Randomizers are there to fuel your creativity and offer endless inspiration.

Screenshots

Jegog4 screens
Dialekt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dialekt at Free against Jegog's $3.99. Dialekt also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 26 months). Jegog's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Dialekt is free to download; Jegog costs $3.99 up front. Dialekt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Jegog asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jegog ships an update every 26 months, Dialekt every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Jegog versus Dialekt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJegogDialekt
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—4.9 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB1.6 GB
Age rating4+4+
Developeremacsian Company LimitedSugar Bytes GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Jegog

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dialekt

One-time1
  • Dialekt | iPhone Full Version$7.99

Questions

Is Jegog free?
Jegog costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dialekt free?
Dialekt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jegog or Dialekt have ads?
Neither Jegog nor Dialekt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jegog or Dialekt?
Jegog ships an update every 26 months, and Dialekt every 3 months. Most recently, Jegog was updated on October 22, 2026 and Dialekt on October 24, 2026.

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