Harmonicer vs In Drones We Just
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Harmonicer
This app generates musical inspiration by combining MIDI quantization, harmonization, and arpeggiation. It offers extensive scale support and allows for the creation of complex chords and rhythmic patterns to enhance musical compositions.
- MIDI Quantizer with 20+ scales
- Custom scale support
- Harmonizer with up to 4 voices
- Arpeggiator with 10 modes
- Process MIDI from any source
- Standalone use with internal keyboard
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Instant Inspiration at Your Fingertips Harmonicer combines MIDI Quantizer, Harmonizer and Arpeggiator into one convenient package. At the core of Harmonicer lies its Quantizer feature with over 20 pre defined scales and support for custom scales. Whether you're a seasoned composer or a novice musician, Harmonicer empowers you to effortlessly create melodies that are harmonically rich and sonically captivating. Unlock Limitless Harmonic Possibilities Harmonicer's Harmonizer functionality takes your compositions to new heights by automatically generating lush chords and harmonies. With up to 4 additional voices and intuitive controls, you can explore a vast array of harmonic possibilities and infuse your music with depth and emotion. Unleash Your Creativity with Dynamic Arpeggiation With Harmonicer's Arpeggiator, intricate rhythmic patterns and melodic sequences are just a few taps away. Whether you're crafting pulsating basslines, mesmerizing synth leads, or intricate melodies, the Arpeggiator empowers you to infuse your tracks with movement and energy, adding a dynamic edge to your music. Combining Power and Versatility What sets Harmonicer apart is its seamless integration of these three powerful tools, allowing users to utilize them individually or in combination to achieve complex compositions with ease. Whether you're looking to fine-tune a melody, enrich your harmonies, or add rhythmic complexity, Harmonicer provides the tools you need to inspire your musical vision and bring it to life. Specs: - Quantizer with support for 20+ pre defined as well as custom scales - Harmonizer with up to 4 additional voices - Arpeggiator with 10 modes, note repeates, ratchets and more - Process MIDI from any source - Standalone use via internal keyboard Supports: - Standalone - AUv3
In Drones We Just
This app helps musicians practice intonation with customizable drone sounds. It offers various tuning systems and allows for real-time sound generation and drone list recording. Practice seamlessly with Bluetooth pedal support for switching between drones.
- Drone pitch and quality control
- Multiple tuning systems (Just Intonation, Meantones, Equal Temperament)
- Real-time sound generation
- Record and save drone lists
- Bluetooth page turning pedal support
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Take control of your drone pitch and quality: - Diapason (Concert A) calibration - 5-limit Just Intonation, Meantones, and Equal Temperament - Realtime generated sound, with controls over sound synthesis Practice without stopping to switch drones: - Record drone lists and save them as presets - Switch between drones with bluetooth page turning pedals (any keyboard type device) If you need a particular tuning system let me know!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: In Drones We Just at $0.99 against Harmonicer's $7.99. In Drones We Just also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Harmonicer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On 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
Harmonicer costs $7.99 and In Drones We Just $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
In Drones We Just holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Harmonicer has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Harmonicer's written reviews are positive against 100% of In Drones We Just's.
Harmonicer ships an update every 4 days, In Drones We Just every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Harmonicer | In Drones We Just |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kai Aras | Elijah Pouliot |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
Harmonicer
No in-app purchases
In Drones We Just
No in-app purchases
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