TheGaits vs Visual Beat Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TheGaits
This app transforms your footsteps into unique musical sounds as you walk through designated outdoor spaces. Explore different areas to trigger various sound families and become a part of the music.
- Footsteps create musical chords
- Explore sound families in different areas
- Interactive musical experience
- Location-based soundscapes
- Transforms walking into music
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The Gaits turns footsteps into electric guitar chords, zen gongs, and more...the user becomes a musical instrument as he or she strolls down the High Line in New York City. The user moves through a series of composed spaces, with various families of sounds tied to each area. Created by Cameron Britt, Lainie Fefferman, Daniel Iglesia, and Jascha Narveson. Produced by Friends of the High Line and Make Music New York, in association with MATA. Presented as part of Make Music Winter on December 21, 2011. For more information, visit makemusicny.org/thegaits Please note, this app only functions within the geographic bounds of the High Line in downtown New York City. Your device will require location services (i.e. GPS) in order to detect your location.
Visual Beat Maker
Transform your device into a music studio by drawing patterns and tapping rhythms to create electronic music. Enjoy real-time visualizations and explore multiple genres without needing prior musical experience. This app is perfect for creative expression and relaxation.
- Intuitive touch controls for music creation
- Draw patterns and tap rhythms
- Real-time visual feedback
- 9 music genres included
- Adjustable BPM, speed, and volume
- Works completely offline
- No musical experience required
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Turn your screen into a music studio! Visual Beat Maker lets you create electronic music through intuitive touch controls. Draw patterns, tap rhythms, and watch your beats come to life with stunning visualizations. Features: 9 music genres: Pulse, House, Techno, Trance, Dubstep, Jungle, Hardcore, Downtempo & Garage Adjustable BPM, speed, and volume controls Beautiful real-time visual feedback Works completely offline No musical experience required Whether you're a music enthusiast or just looking for a creative way to unwind, Visual Beat Maker transforms your device into an interactive electronic music instrument. Perfect for: Music lovers and creators Relaxation and creative expression Learning about electronic music genres Fun on the go - no internet needed!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Visual Beat Maker at 100% against TheGaits's 0%. TheGaits's advantage is price (Free vs $0.29) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases 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
TheGaits is free to download; Visual Beat Maker costs $0.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | TheGaits | Visual Beat Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.29 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iglesia Intermedia | Tsz Chung Chau |
Customer experience
TheGaits
Visual Beat Maker
In-app purchases
TheGaits
No in-app purchases
Visual Beat Maker
No in-app purchases
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