Comparison

Gridphase vs Instrument Identification

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

Head to head
About

Gridphase

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Introducing the Gridphase mobile application - your indispensable tool when working with the Gridphase handheld instrument. Designed to seamlessly integrate with your device, this app enhances its capabilities by enabling straightforward phase identification in power distribution networks. Gridphase mobile ensures that phase identification is just a tap away. Experience the synergy of your handheld instrument and mobile app working in perfect harmony, making your tasks simpler and more efficient.

About

Instrument Identification

This utility app helps you identify musical instruments by analyzing the sounds they produce. It currently supports a range of common instruments like guitar, piano, and trumpet.

Highlights
  • Identify instruments by sound
  • Supports guitar, piano, organ
  • Supports trumpet, trombone, violin
  • Supports cello, clarinet, harp
Features
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Identifying instruments from the sounds they play *Instruments to identify: guitar, piano, organ, trumpet, trombone, violin, cello, clarinet, harp

Screenshots

Gridphase4 screens
Instrument Identification1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gridphase at none against Instrument Identification's shown. Gridphase also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.8.3). Instrument Identification's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gridphase ships an update every 3 months, Instrument Identification every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gridphase versus Instrument Identification: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridphaseInstrument Identification
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.8.3
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGRID INSTRUMENTS d.o.o.Hideaki Uchikoshi

In-app purchases

None

Gridphase

No in-app purchases

None

Instrument Identification

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gridphase free?
Gridphase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Instrument Identification free?
Instrument Identification is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gridphase or Instrument Identification have ads?
Instrument Identification shows ads; Gridphase does not.
Which is updated more often, Gridphase or Instrument Identification?
Gridphase ships an update every 3 months, and Instrument Identification every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gridphase was updated on September 30, 2026 and Instrument Identification on September 23, 2026.

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