Percussion Dictionary vs Chromesthize
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Percussion Dictionary
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The Percussion Dictionary app is a user-friendly mobile application designed for percussionists and music enthusiasts. With a comprehensive database of almost 3000 terms and definitions with IPA pronunciations, it serves as a valuable guide to various percussion instruments and equipment from around the world. The app is ideal for music students, educators, and professional musicians, providing quick access to essential information. With an intuitive interface and temporary term highlighting, it offers a seamless experience for exploring the diverse world of percussion. Download now and elevate your rhythmic journey! [For Kirk, Jeff and Thad @UCFPercussion]
Chromesthize
This application transforms music into a dynamic visual experience by assigning unique colors to each musical note in real time. Explore a customizable, ever-changing canvas that reacts to any sound, offering a unique way to perceive audio.
- Real-time audio visualization
- Customizable color mappings
- Presets inspired by famous synesthetes
- Built-in tone preview
- Adjustable visual effects
- Distraction-free interface
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Chromesthize visualizes music as color in real time. Play an instrument, put on a song, or sing — and watch as each musical note blooms into its own color on screen. Inspired by chromesthesia, a form of synesthesia where people see colors when they hear music, the app maps each of the 12 pitch classes to a distinct color. The result is an immersive, ever-shifting canvas that responds to whatever you're hearing. FEATURES - Real-time visualization of live audio through your microphone - Customizable color mappings — assign any color to any musical note - Presets inspired by famous synesthetes: Scriabin, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Newton - Hear each note while choosing its color with built-in tone preview - Adjustable glow, trail length, sensitivity, and contrast - Settings sync across devices via iCloud - Minimal, distraction-free interface — just music and color Whether you experience synesthesia yourself and want to match your personal color associations, or you're simply curious what your favorite music looks like, Chromesthize turns sound into something you can see.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Percussion Dictionary at weekly against Chromesthize's every 2 months. Percussion Dictionary also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Percussion Dictionary ships an update weekly, Chromesthize every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Percussion Dictionary | Chromesthize |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeremy Hunt | Jeffrey Wescott |
In-app purchases
Percussion Dictionary
No in-app purchases
Chromesthize
No in-app purchases
