Grid Music Player vs Muser Audio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grid Music Player
Explore a vast collection of musical instruments on a 64-pad grid. Customize scales, keys, and sharps to create unique melodies. Connect to your DAW for advanced music production.
- Play 36+ musical instruments
- 64-pad grid layout
- Selectable scales and keys
- Display note pressed
- DAW connectivity (MIDI)
- Separate drum playback grid
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Grid Music Player is an instrument playing app for mobile devices. This app allows users to pick an instrument from a list, and play the instrument on 64 pads grid layout. The app also allows users to select Scale, Key Notes, Sharps (#) and an option to display the Note pressed on the device screen. Features: * Play Piano as the default instrument * Play from a list of 36+ instruments (internet required) * Select Scale to play * Select between Major / Minor Key Patterns * Toggle Sharp for the Scale * Toggle display for Note being played New Features (added 2024) * Connect the player to your DAW (tested with Ableton) * Play Midi Notes on your DAW * Turn on/off Player volume for DAW playback * Separate Grid (4x4 ) for Drum Playback. * Changeable 2x and 4x Drum Playback. * How to use: Click on the Devices icon on the App bar and connect your DAW. Then start playing while you're connected to your DAW. * Ableton Setup Tutorial: https://help.ableton.com/hc/en-us/articles/209071169-Setting-up-a-virtual-MIDI-network Update: * By default, the ads will not be clickable. You'll have to click on the "INFO" icon on the top right to enable ads. Long Press the Icon to enable the Advertisements. * The Key note pads can be enabled/disabled by the Key Icon on the info panel that displays the Key of the note being played.
Muser Audio
Record and loop musical ideas with intuitive swipe gestures. Define loop points, synchronize with a metronome, and adjust tempo to perfect your sound. Explore your creativity and embark on a musical adventure.
- Instant recording and looping
- Intuitive swipe navigation
- Effortless playback control
- Define loop points
- Metronome synchronization
- Adjustable tempo
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Explore your musical inspiration with Muser Audio, the essential tool for the music enthusiast. Why Muser Audio? Unleash Your Creativity: Muser Audio is where frictionless creativity thrives. Get started immediately with instant access to recording and looping functionality, all on one panel. Swipe navigation to explore your rhythmic and melodic ideas effortlessly without delay. Intuitive Control: Experience the magic of music at your fingertips. Effortlessly control playback, recording, and more with intuitive swipe gestures. Perfect Your Muse: Embark on your musical journey with freedom and precision. Define loop points and let the metronome synchronize with your rhythm. Adjust your tempo any time you wish. Ready to unlock your musical potential? Download Muser Audio now and embark on a musical adventure like never before. Your Privacy Matters: We respect your privacy. Learn more about our commitment to data security in our Privacy Policy. https://www.splintersilk.com/privacy/ Join the Muser Community: Got questions or feedback? Connect with us for support and share your musical journey with fellow enthusiasts. https://support.muser.app/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Grid Music Player at Free against Muser Audio's $0.99. Grid Music Player also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Muser Audio's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On ratings volume, 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
Grid Music Player is free to download; Muser Audio costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Grid Music Player holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Grid Music Player's written reviews are positive against 75% of Muser Audio's.
Grid Music Player ships an update every 2 weeks, Muser Audio weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Grid Music Player | Muser Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohit Khanna | Splintersilk Ltd |
Customer experience
Grid Music Player
Muser Audio
In-app purchases
Grid Music Player
No in-app purchases
Muser Audio
No in-app purchases
