# Quartet 2 vs ANALOGyXS

The clearest difference is price: Quartet 2 at Free against ANALOGyXS's $2.99. Quartet 2 also leads on ratings volume (59 vs 16). ANALOGyXS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Quartet 2 is free to download; ANALOGyXS costs $2.99 up front. Quartet 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. ANALOGyXS asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Quartet 2 against 4.9 for ANALOGyXS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 16 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Quartet 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of ANALOGyXS's.

Quartet 2 ships an update every 2 months, ANALOGyXS every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quartet 2 | ANALOGyXS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quartet-2/id6447785150/reviews) | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analogyxs/id6745030342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 613 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UK Music Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/579320222) | [Rob Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072346998) |

## What reviewers say

### Quartet 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quartet-2/id6447785150)

Practice and perform jazz standards with live studio recordings. Mute your instrument to play along, change key, adjust tempo, and loop sections. Features animated chord diagrams and royalty-free multitrack exports for creative remixing.

**Highlights:** Live jazz standard play-alongs, Adjustable tempo and key, Looping practice sections, Animated chord diagrams, Multitrack audio export, Cross-app playlist syncing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade song | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10 tokens | $8.99 | one-time |
| Buy 20 tokens | $14.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50 tokens | $22.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade all songs | $49.99 | one-time |


### ANALOGyXS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analogyxs/id6745030342)

This compact virtual analog synthesizer offers an 8-voice polyphonic sound with a retro feel. It's designed for quick sound dialing and to be less intimidating than complex synths, suitable for both beginners and experienced musicians.

**Highlights:** 8-voice polyphonic virtual analog synthesizer, Retro sound design, AUv3 plugin compatibility, Standalone operation, MIDI device input, Simplified parameter interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quartet 2 free?

Quartet 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ANALOGyXS free?

ANALOGyXS costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Quartet 2 or ANALOGyXS?

ANALOGyXS is rated higher. Quartet 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while ANALOGyXS averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Quartet 2 or ANALOGyXS have ads?

Neither Quartet 2 nor ANALOGyXS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Quartet 2 or ANALOGyXS?

Quartet 2 ships an update every 2 months, and ANALOGyXS every 8 days. Most recently, Quartet 2 was updated on November 5, 2026 and ANALOGyXS on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*