Modizer vs JAX SPECTRO Series
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Modizer
Listen to music from classic computers and consoles, supporting over 1100 formats. Access extensive music databases, manage your collection with playlists and archives, and enjoy high-quality MIDI playback with lyrics. Features include background playback, visualizations, and a built-in web browser.
- Supports over 1100 music formats
- High-quality MIDI playback with lyrics
- Access to music databases (Modland, HVSC, ASMA)
- Built-in web browser with FTP/HTTP downloads
- Playlist and archive support
- Multiple visualizations
- Background playback
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Modizer is a multiformat modules & chiptunes player which allows you to listen to computers and consoles music (ZX Spectrum, C64, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Amiga, PC, GB, GBA, NDS, NES, SNES, N64, SMS, Genesis/Megadrive, PcEngine, PSX, Saturn, Dreamcast, Arcade, ...). Modizer provides also high quality MIDI playback. Minimum requirement is a device running iOS 15.6 or more. Optimized for retina display. Based on multiple high quality playback engines and using either the FTP server, the builtin WEB browser or the integrated Modland, HVSC & ASMA databases you can discover or listen again to the best music from the videogames (8/16/32bits era) and demoscene history. Discover some real gems from famous people like Chris Huelsbeck, Jochen Hippel, Purple Motion, Lizardking, Audiomonster or Rob Hubbard, ... Main features: -Large compatibility (more than 1100 formats) thanks to multiple playback engines : Amiga and PC modules, Atari ST/Amstrad CPC, C64, Nintendo/Sega/Nec/Sony and even more ... -Midi + Lyrics support (info screen). -Direct internet access to Modland, HVSC, ASMA, VGMRips, P2612, Snesmusic, SMS Power collections & more. -Built-in Web browser allowing FTP/HTTP downloads, bookmarks and support of ZIP,GZ,LZH & RAR archives. -Built-in FTP server over WIFI connection : upload your music files with a simple FTP client. -Airplay -Playlists support. -Archives support : zip, gz, lha/lzh, 7z, rar, rsn. -Cover support (png/jpg/gif). Covers can be downloaded within Modizer using the webbrowser & "copy" image. -Search function (in local files/playlists/Modland/HVSC). -Rating & play counter of files. -Multiple visualisations : Milkdrop presets, patterns, 2D&3D spectrums, oscilloscopes, ... -Background playback & remote controller. -Highly configurable behaviour. Disclaimer: Internet accesses to the Modland, HVSC & ASMA libraries are provided as an as-is service, guarantee for availability and/or functionality is not given. Use this application at your own risk.
JAX SPECTRO Series
This application provides real-time spectral analysis of audio streams, dividing them into 128 chromatically mapped frequency bands across the MIDI note range. It visualizes these bands in a musical semitone scale, offering detailed frequency analysis for music production and study.
- Real-time spectral analysis
- 128 frequency bands
- Chromatically mapped bands
- Musical semitone scale visualization
- MIDI note range coverage
- Universal build for Apple devices
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Note: AudioUnits (AUv3) require a supporting host application to perform. JAX SPECTRO SERIES AudioUnits (AUv3) are special spectral processors, which divide the audio stream in 128 frequency bands. These bands are chromatically mapped and visualized consequently in the scale of musical semitones across the entire MIDI notes range. These tools are useful for frequency analysis in a musical context. This build is truly 'universal', meaning, unit is available for: - MacOS (Apple Silicon) - iOS (iPhone) - iPadOS (iPads) - visionOS (Apple Vision Pro) Please note, that the MacOS Catalyst (Intel) versions may be sold separately, as the AppStore does not allow to bundle none-silicon apps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Modizer at Free against JAX SPECTRO Series's $5.99. Modizer also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (90 vs 2). JAX SPECTRO Series's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). 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
Modizer is free to download; JAX SPECTRO Series costs $5.99 up front. Modizer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. JAX SPECTRO Series asks for nothing beyond the download.
Modizer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modizer has 90 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Modizer | JAX SPECTRO Series |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (90 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 90 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 361 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YoyoFR | Jens Guell |
Customer experience
Modizer
JAX SPECTRO Series
Bugs and requests
Modizer
Reported bugs
6 issues- Crashes when viewing playlists
- Playlist not refreshing after deleting songs
- SPC music looping issues
- FLAC playback broken in recent update
- SID track playback issues after update
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- Favorites playlist not working as expected
Requested features
9 requests- Fade length setting
- WSR (Wonderswan) format support
- FLAC support
- More frequent updates
- UI customization options
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- Ability to backup/restore playlists
- Cloud storage integration
- Infinite loop option for NSF files
- Reduced volume for oscilloscope view
JAX SPECTRO Series
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Modizer
- Modizer small tip$1.99
- Modizer medium tip$4.99
- Modizer large tip$9.99
JAX SPECTRO Series
No in-app purchases
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