Comparison

harpSampler vs Guitar Genie

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

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About

harpSampler

Transform your device into a multi-touch harp by importing your own sounds or using the built-in sampler. Create unique musical instruments and special effects with adjustable octaves, scales, and chords.

Highlights
  • Import custom sounds for instrument generation
  • Automatic 8-octave harp creation
  • Multi-touch interface for live performance
  • Adjustable scales and chords
  • Real-time sound bending and start position control
  • Record live performances
Features
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"harpSampler" transforms your device into a professional multi-touch harp with sound sampler. Simply create your own sound sample (an "A" or "LA" note for musical instrument sound or any note for special sounds or special effects): - using the "REC" button of harpSampler (uses the internal microphone of the device to record the sound sample for the harp) - importing the sound sample that you have created with a wave editor for MAC or PC in your device through iTunes synchronization - using copy / paste for the audio file you have created using the technology "iTunes File Sharing" Once imported the sound sample, harpSampler tool will automatically create the complete "Harp" (with 8 octaves). At which point you can play your harp (with the sound created by you or using the default "HARP" sound included in the application bundle), or entertain your friends with a scale of special effects (harp style). The software is able to read all files / audio samples that are compatible with your portable device (.wav, .mp3, .m4a, .caf, etc ...), you can then create your sound (you only need one audio file) using standard wave editor for Mac or PC, add reverb, chorus, special effects (you can manipulate the sound as you wish), save it in the file format that you prefer and use harpSampler to automatically create the complete musical instrument, to be played like an harp. Using the "SAMPLE START POSITION" control you can choose the exact play start position of the sound sample ("wave cut"). Using the "REC" button you can record your live performance or record a new sound sample to be assigned to the musical instrument. Using the different scales (You can choose the scale You want from the "SCALE" menu), you do not need necessarily to be an expert musician to play some beautiful scales with your harp. Also, using the "chords" control (C, D, E, F, G, A, B) you can choose the chord for your harp or scale ("chords" work together with the "scale") . With harpSampler You can create the harp of your dreams or, in general, you can create any kind of musical instrument, or special effects generator and play it like an harp! Features: - Import any sound, and automatic generation of the musical instrument (8 octaves) - Storing infinite sounds using the archive of sound samples "Samples Archive" of harpSampler - Harp multi-touch for live music performances - Check for increase / decrease the eighth harp used in real time - "Bending" control to change the sound of the device in real time - "Sample Start Position" control:     you can remove the initial part of a sample (eg. silence), specifying the play start time of the sample ("wave cut" feature) - "STOP" button to immediately stop the harp sound - Harp with multiple voices (up to 96 voices) - Default "HARP" sound provided with the app - Ability to "record" musical patterns during the live performance:     start the recording (pressing the "REC" button), harpSampler will record an audio file of the music you are playing with the harp musical instrument (press a cable of the harp to play the recorded audio of Your live performance) - "CHORDS" control - Multiple scales selectable from the "SCALE" menu - Virtual keyboard, pressing the "V. KEYB.": disable the automatic scale and enable the virtual keyboard on the cables of the harp *** PROMOTIONAL MESSAGE: If You want to play the "Golden Gate Bridge" like a giant harp, using the sound samples of the Golden Gate Bridge itself, You can download the app "Play The Golden Gate Bridge". The sound samples of the "Golden Gate Bridge" provided with the "Play The Golden Gate Bridge" app were sampled by the "San Francisco Synthesizer Ensemble" company. Amazing sounds… Try it !!! ***

About

Guitar Genie

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Discover the ultimate app for guitar enthusiasts! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, Guitar Genie offers everything you need to learn and master the Guitarra, Guitar, and more! Perfect your skills on an acoustic Gitarre, electric Gitar, or classical Chitarra. Features: Learn at Your Own Pace: Step-by-step lessons for beginners and advanced players alike, whether you're playing 吉他 or ギター. Interactive Lessons: Master new techniques, chords, and songs on your Violão or Guitar with real-time feedback. Explore Global Guitar Sounds: Whether you call it Gitā or Gita, you'll find lessons that teach you global styles from Jítā to Gitara. Ad-Free for Life: Enjoy your practice without interruptions, whether you're strumming a Gitar or a Jeetar. Unlimited Styles: From Gitaar rock solos to traditional Kithara melodies, Guitar Genie covers it all. Why Choose Guitar Genie? Perfect for any style of guitar: Guitarra, Gitara, or Gitar. Regular updates with new lessons, techniques, and songs. Suitable for all levels, from playing چٹارا to advanced Gitar solos. Get Started Today! Download Guitar Genie and start exploring guitar lessons for your favorite instrument, whether it's Guitar, Gitar, 吉他, or even جيتار. Join a global community of guitar players and experience music like never before.

Screenshots

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Guitar Genie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Guitar Genie at Free against harpSampler's $0.99. Guitar Genie also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). harpSampler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Guitar Genie is free to download; harpSampler costs $0.99 up front. Guitar Genie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. harpSampler asks for nothing beyond the download.

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harpSampler versus Guitar Genie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterharpSamplerGuitar Genie
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 37 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB75 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniHimalay Diyora

In-app purchases

None

harpSampler

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Guitar Genie

One-time1
  • Remove Ad$5.99

Questions

Is harpSampler free?
harpSampler costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Guitar Genie free?
Guitar Genie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do harpSampler or Guitar Genie have ads?
Neither harpSampler nor Guitar Genie shows ads.

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