Comparison

Bach Goldberg Variations vs Clustering

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

Head to head
About

Bach Goldberg Variations

Experience classical music with synchronized sheet music. Listen to high-quality recordings of Bach's Goldberg Variations while following along with the score as it flows in real-time. Features a historic performance by Glenn Gould.

Highlights
  • Synchronized sheet music and audio
  • High-quality classic recordings
  • Historic Glenn Gould performance
  • Detailed track listing
  • Full album playback
Features
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Historic Recording with Flowing Sheet Music SyncScore provides a new way of enjoying classic compositions. You can listen to the music with the score flows in a synchronized timing. Carefully hand-picked, high quality classic recordings. Album Information Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 composed by J. S. BACH. Performers: Glenn Gould (Piano) Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Total Length: 38minutes 11seconds Track information 1. Aria 2. Variation 1 a 1 Clav. 3. Variation 2 a 1 Clav. 4. Variation 3 a 1 Clav. Canone all' Unisuono 5. Variation 4 a 1 Clav. 6. Variation 5 a 1 ovvero 2 Clav. 7. Variation 6 a 1 Clav. Canone alla Seconda 8. Variation 7 a 1 ovvero 2 Clav. 9. Variation 8 a 2 Clav. 10. Variation 9 a 1 Clav. Canone alla Terza 11. Variation 10 a 1 Clav. Fughetta 12. Variation 11 a 2 Clav. 13. Variation 12 Canone alla Quarta 14. Variation 13 a 2 Clav. 15. Variation 14 a 2 Clav. 16. Variation 15 a 1 Clav. Canone alla Quinta. Andante 17. Variation 16 Ouverture a 1 Clav. 18. Variation 17 a 2 Clav. 19. Variation 18 - Canone alla Sesta a 1 Clav. 20. Variation 19 a 1 Clav. 21. Variation 20 a 2 Clav. 22. Variation 21 Canone alla Settima 23. Variation 22 Alla breve a 1 Clav. 24. Variation 23 a 2 Clav. 25. Variation 24 Canone all' Ottava a 1 Clav. 26. Variation 25 a 2 Clav. 27. Variation 26 a 2 Clav. 28. Variation 27 Canone alla Nona 29. Variation 28 a 2 Clav. 30. Variation 29 a 1 ovvero 2 Clav. 31. Variation 30 a 1 Clav. Quodlibet 32. Aria da capo

About

Clustering

This music practice tool allows improvisers to set up chordal structures and use them as practice material. Explore root movements through various cycles to discover new musical ideas and enhance your practice routine.

Highlights
  • Set up chordal structures
  • Use clusters for practice
  • Explore root movements
  • Practice through cycles (fourths, chromatic)
  • Enhance musical practice
Features
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Clustering is a musical practice tool for iOS. It lets you setup a cluster (or any chordal structure) and use it for practice material. By taking the cluster through a series of root movements, you can bring some fun and interesting discoveries into your practicing. I've always found clusters to be very inspiring and challenging. Take an inspiring chord/sound through the cycle of fourths, or chromatically or just repeat it. It's such a great way to enhance your practicing.

Screenshots

Bach Goldberg Variations4 screens
Clustering2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bach Goldberg Variations at 84% against Clustering's 0%. Bach Goldberg Variations also leads on price ($3.99 vs $5.99). Clustering's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Bach Goldberg Variations costs $3.99 and Clustering $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bach Goldberg Variations versus Clustering: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBach Goldberg VariationsClustering
Price$3.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZininworks Inc.tingjing.com

Customer experience

Bach Goldberg Variations

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative8.0%

Clustering

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bach Goldberg Variations

No in-app purchases

None

Clustering

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bach Goldberg Variations free?
Bach Goldberg Variations costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clustering free?
Clustering costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bach Goldberg Variations or Clustering have ads?
Neither Bach Goldberg Variations nor Clustering shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bach Goldberg Variations or Clustering?
Bach Goldberg Variations ships an update every 5 months, and Clustering every 5 months. Most recently, Bach Goldberg Variations was updated on October 9, 2026 and Clustering on June 1, 2026.

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