Comparison

Jam Maestro vs Elastic Melody

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

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About

Jam Maestro

Compose music with a focus on guitar, bass, and drums. Sequence up to 16 instruments, create harmonies, and share your tab ideas. Export your compositions in various formats.

Highlights
  • 16-instrument sequencing
  • Guitar, bass, and drum tab creation
  • MIDI sequencing and playback
  • Inter-App Audio support
  • Realistic instrument samples
  • Customizable drum kits
  • Export to PDF/TXT and WAV/M4A
Features
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Jam Maestro is a powerful music composition tool for musicians interested in making guitar-centric music. Sequence up to 16 instruments together, including Guitar, Bass and Drums, and compose songs in guitar/drum tab format. Midi sequence and play background apps in your compositions using the Midi and Inter-App Audio instrument types. Easily construct harmonies and see the relationship between notes thanks to a unique interface. Instantly share tab ideas with friends and bandmates via Dropbox. Playback with highly realistic samples. Export tabs to PDF/TXT and render tabs to wav/m4a format. Import Guitar Pro 3-5 files. Features: - 5 Instrument types: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Midi, Inter-App Audio. - Inter-App Audio Host and Node support. - Connect up to 4x Inter-App Audio Effects. - Effects: Reverb, Delay, EQ, Chorus, Flanger, Vibrato, Tremolo. - Full Midi In/Out compatibility - Midi Sequencing - Import Guitar Pro 3-5 files - Export/Import Midi files - Export tab to PDF/TXT file - Create your own Drum Kits. - Audiobus 3.0 support, including State Saving that captures tab info (share your songs in Audiobus presets!) - AudioCopy support. - Ableton Link Check out - www.jammaestro.com - for many videos of Jam Maestro in action! “This app gives me the power to pro-produce music even places that I can’t physically play guitar. I’ve used this as my main song-writing tool for years now.” -Chris Zell (She Pulled The Trigger) INSTRUMENTS: • Load up to 16 instruments, all midi in compatible. • 5 Instrument Types: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Midi, Inter-App Audio • Realistic sound, OVER 4000+ (painstakingly) recorded samples. • Full guitar fretboard (24 frets). • Palm muted equivalents for every guitar note for that heavy CHUG sound. • Supports 6/7 string guitar, 4/5 string bass. • Any custom guitar tuning in the range of Standard to Drop A possible (in most cases alternative tunings have been fully resampled for most realistic sound). • One-touch Chords allow you to forget tricky finger position (+ define up to 25 of your own). • Unique interface allows dynamic key changing as you play. • Use guitar fretboard or drum pads as a midi controller to play background apps/midi devices. • iPad version ‘Dual Mode’ allows you to play 2 instruments simultaneously, including 2 separate midi compatible apps/devices. DRUM KIT CREATOR: • Use own samples or background midi app sounds. • Up to 20 pads, each which can be assigned with 2 sounds for cut off (eg. Open and Closed Hi-Hat). • All custom kits fully compatible with internal sequencer • Drum Kits using local samples are fully Midi In compatible. • Create Interfaces for background midi drum apps and sequence using internal sequencer. • Easily import and export your custom drum kits and share with others. SOUNDPACKS All Soundpacks now come unlocked in the Full Version. • Guitar: Acoustic, Metalcore, Shimmer, Stoner Doom, Bright Clean, Epic lead. • Bass: Studio Tone, Blacklisted, Hazzard. • Drum: Metal Drums, Rock Drums. Metal Drums Pro, Rock Drums Pro, Power Drums, Punk Drums, Vintage Drums, Jazz Drums, Vinyl Drums, Bongos, Tabla, Drum Machine 808, Industrial, Atmosphere, Percussion Kit, Timpani TAB: • Guitar/Bass/Drum Tab Sequencer. • Midi Sequencer • Intuitive interface - program in notes just by touching them, rather than messing around with a numpad. • Play in almost any time signature. • Key analysis tools. • Jam Mode means you can record all instruments to tab simultaneously as you jam over your backing instruments. • Tempo/Repeat/Mixer/Panning Control. EXPORT: • Save tabs in .jam format - export via iTunes or straight to Dropbox to share with friends/bandmates instantly. • Share tabs as PDF/TXT file. • Export tabs as midi file. • Render tabs as wav/m4a files. • Audiobus 3.0 Support • AudioCopy Support www.jammaestro.com

About

Elastic Melody

Create melodies with a fast and intuitive analog-style step sequencer. Features 3 synth channels, 4 master effects, and extensive automation capabilities for dynamic sound design. Supports AUv3 and Ableton Link.

Highlights
  • 3-channel analog synth sequencer
  • Parameter automation
  • 4 master effects (EQ, Chorus, Delay, Reverb)
  • Song mode for arranging patterns
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Ableton Link integration
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Elastic Melody is a standalone iOS application and AUv3 plugin with 3 channels of synthetic sounds, an analog style step sequencer and 4 master effects. Almost all parameters can be automated and thus changed in an „elastic way“. The focus of Elastic Melody is on a fast and intuitive creation of melodies with a basic analog sound. Elastic Melody comes with a bunch of presets from well-known sound designers of the iOS scene, like "Sound of Izrael", "Red Sky Lullaby", "Nu-Trix", "JaKob Haq", "Another Machines" and others. Features: SYNTHESIZER / SEQUENCER – 3 channels, each with an analog synthesizer that is connected to an associated sequencer – Each sequencer channel has its own start/end and timing parameters for notes and automation – 14 parameters per synth engine (waveform, lowpass, highpass, env, etc.) – For each parameter, value changes can be drawn in an automation window – Solo or mute function for the 3 synth channels – Song Mode: Create easily longer sequences with setting pattern repeat and duplicating and altering a pattern MASTER FX – 4 master effects (EQ, Chorus, Delay, Reverb) – Automation for most parameters of the effects – Each FX effect has its own start/end and timing parameters for automation SONG MODE - Arrange several Pattern to a longer sequence ... a Song - Repeat count for Song Elements/Pattern - Duplicate/Rename/Delete function for Pattern and Song Elements FUNCTIONS – Undo/Redo – Various randomise functions – option to share and import presets – AUv3 support – Ableton Link support

Screenshots

Jam Maestro4 screens
Elastic Melody4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Elastic Melody at fortnightly against Jam Maestro's every 4 months. Jam Maestro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (94% vs 73%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Jam Maestro costs $8.99 and Elastic Melody $12.99 up front. Jam Maestro sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Elastic Melody sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jam Maestro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jam Maestro has 374 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Jam Maestro's written reviews are positive against 73% of Elastic Melody's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jam Maestro ships an update every 4 months, Elastic Melody fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Jam Maestro versus Elastic Melody: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJam MaestroElastic Melody
Price$8.99 — better$12.99
Rating4.7 (374 ratings) — better4.4 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews93.9% of reviews — better73.3% of reviews
Number of ratings374 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size292 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid BlakeOliver Greschke (DE)

Customer experience

Jam Maestro

All ratings370 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews441 reviews
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.9%

Elastic Melody

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral20.0%
Negative6.7%

Bugs and requests

Jam Maestro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent note timing between tracks
  • Copy and paste functionality not working as expected
  • Drum track grid not always aligning properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for lower guitar tunings (e.g. drop G)
  • Implement triplet note input
  • Integrate with cloud storage services (e.g. iCloud)
  • Include more instrument options (e.g. piano, strings)

Elastic Melody

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Jam Maestro

One-time7
  • Bass: Blacklisted SoundpackFree
  • Bass: Hazzard SoundpackFree
  • Guitar: Shimmer SoundpackFree
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  • Guitar: Stoner Doom SoundpackFree
  • Guitar: Bright Clean SoundpackFree
  • Guitar: Epic Lead SoundpackFree
  • Effects Pack 1$1.99
1 purchases

Elastic Melody

One-time1
  • Elastic Melody - Extra Modes IAP$4.99

Questions

Is Jam Maestro free?
Jam Maestro costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Elastic Melody free?
Elastic Melody costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jam Maestro or Elastic Melody?
Jam Maestro is rated higher. Jam Maestro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 374 ratings, while Elastic Melody averages 4.4 from 12 ratings.
Do Jam Maestro or Elastic Melody have ads?
Neither Jam Maestro nor Elastic Melody shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jam Maestro or Elastic Melody?
Jam Maestro ships an update every 4 months, and Elastic Melody fortnightly. Most recently, Jam Maestro was updated on November 10, 2026 and Elastic Melody on November 3, 2026.

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