# Melody Scanner vs Maqam Analyzer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Maqam Analyzer at 100% against Melody Scanner's 28%. Maqam Analyzer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Melody Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Melody Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Maqam Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Maqam Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melody Scanner has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Melody Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Maqam Analyzer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Melody Scanner | Maqam Analyzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melody-scanner/id6472921068/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maqam-analyzer/id6779012903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Klangio GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588721120) | [Fadi Batarseh](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779012905) |

## What reviewers say

### Melody Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melody-scanner/id6472921068)

Convert audio recordings and YouTube videos into musical scores. View transcriptions as classical scores, piano rolls, or guitar tabs, and play them back. Download your creations in various formats or share them with friends.

**Highlights:** Transcribe audio to sheet music, Support for piano, flute, violin, and guitar, Multiple transcription views (score, piano roll, tab), Playback functionality, Download sheet music (PDF, MIDI, MusicXML), Share compositions, Desktop version synchronization

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Melody Scanner Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Melody Scanner Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Quick transcription
- 💡 Helps learn music
- ✅ Good for basic songs
- ✨ Clean sheet music layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate transcriptions
- 💸 Premium features not working
- ❌ YouTube import issues
- 🤷‍♂️ Poor sound quality
- 🚫 No free trial for basic function

**Reported bugs**

- Upload function not working
- App doesn't recognize stave lines/notation
- App gives too many notes at once or notes octaves apart
- Errors when generating sheet music
- Premium features not unlocked after payment

**Requested features**

- Single instrument mode on app
- Full song transcription (not just 1 min)
- Ability to export full transcriptions
- More accurate transcription for complex music
- Improved MIDI playback accuracy


### Maqam Analyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maqam-analyzer/id6779012903)

Instantly identify Arabic maqams, microtones, and tempo from live audio or uploaded files. Explore a comprehensive library of maqamat with detailed scale structures and emotional characteristics. This tool enhances understanding and skill development for Arabic music enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Real-time maqam detection, Audio file analysis, BPM and tempo detection, Modulation timeline, Quarter-tone pitch histogram, Maqam reference library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Melody Scanner free?

Melody Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Maqam Analyzer free?

Maqam Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Melody Scanner or Maqam Analyzer?

Maqam Analyzer is rated higher. Melody Scanner averages 1.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Maqam Analyzer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Melody Scanner or Maqam Analyzer have ads?

Neither Melody Scanner nor Maqam Analyzer shows ads.

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