# Melody Scanner vs Mix Compare

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mix Compare at 100% against Melody Scanner's 28%. Mix Compare also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.7). Melody Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Melody Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Mix Compare sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mix Compare holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Melody Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mix Compare's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Melody Scanner | Mix Compare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melody-scanner/id6472921068/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mix-compare/id6784462051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 27 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Klangio GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588721120) | [FARSHAD HESAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784462053) |

## 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


### Mix Compare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mix-compare/id6784462051)

This app allows musicians and engineers to compare audio files side-by-side with synchronized playback. It offers tools for critical listening, such as waveform navigation and volume trim, to help users make informed mixing decisions.

**Highlights:** A/B/C/D audio comparison, Synchronized playback, Interactive waveform navigation, Volume Trim for level matching, Spectrum Analyzer, EQ and Filter tools

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mix Compare Pro 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Mix Compare Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Melody Scanner free?

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

### Is Mix Compare free?

Mix Compare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Melody Scanner or Mix Compare?

Mix Compare is rated higher. Melody Scanner averages 1.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Mix Compare averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Melody Scanner or Mix Compare have ads?

Neither Melody Scanner nor Mix Compare shows ads.

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