Modizer vs PocketTune
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.
PocketTune
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Make chiptune music on your phone with PocketTune. Place notes in a four-channel tracker, shape retro sounds and export your own music. LEARN IN THE REAL COMPOSER The four-chapter tutorial uses the same screen and controls as everyday composing. Follow highlighted targets to make a melody, then add rhythm, bass and harmony. Save your work, move into free editing and return to the remaining lessons when you are ready. START WITH AN IDEA Preview three song templates—Adventure, Battle and Cute—and choose one to arrange. You can also start with an empty project, explore bundled sample songs or insert pattern presets. FOUR CHANNELS OF RETRO SOUND Two pulse channels for melodies and harmonies, a wavetable channel for bass and leads, and a noise channel for percussion. Edit notes, instruments and effects in a vertical tracker with playback controls and undo/redo. SAVE AND KEEP CREATING Manage projects on your device. If a newer working copy is available, the recovery prompt lets you choose how to continue. EXPORT YOUR MUSIC Create WAV audio and visualizer videos, then use the system share sheet to save or share them. Premium also offers advanced export options and per-channel audio export. FREE AND PREMIUM The free version includes composition tools, the tutorial, templates, up to 5 user projects and 3 exports per calendar month. Bundled samples do not count toward the project limit. WAV and video share the export allowance. Free video includes 720p, one loop or 15 seconds, the CRT Pulse theme and a watermark. Ads are shown to free users. Premium is an optional one-time in-app purchase, not a subscription. It unlocks unlimited projects and exports, additional export and visualizer options, watermark removal and an ad-free experience. Restore Purchases is available in Settings. When a rewarded ad is available, completing it can unlock Premium features for one hour. This is temporary access, not a purchase. LOCAL MUSIC CREATION Composition, playback and project storage work offline. Project files stay on your device unless you choose to export or share them. Purchases, ads, usage analytics and crash reporting use network services. SUPPORT support@vjconnect-software.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Modizer at none against PocketTune's shown. PocketTune's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Modizer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and PocketTune sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Modizer ships an update monthly, PocketTune weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Modizer | PocketTune |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (91 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 361 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YoyoFR | Hiroyuki Yamamoto |
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
PocketTune
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
PocketTune
- Versión Premium$4.99









