Comparison

Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest vs Relic Flow

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

Head to head
About

Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest

This app gamifies music education, transforming note learning into an engaging experience. Designed by an experienced teacher, it simplifies music theory for students and educators alike. Practice daily, enhance note recognition, and build confidence through interactive gameplay.

Highlights
  • Gamified note learning
  • Interactive gameplay
  • Note recognition improvement
  • Confidence building
  • Daily practice integration
  • Suitable for students and teachers
Features
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StaffRunner transforms the grind of note learning into a game that’s actually engaging. Born from the classroom challenges of a 20-year teaching veteran, it’s a focused, no-nonsense app designed to simplify music education. Whether you’re a student finding your footing or a teacher shaping future musicians, StaffRunner fits naturally into daily practice sessions. Play at your own pace, improve note recognition, and build confidence through interactive gameplay that makes learning feel rewarding. It’s not just about playing a game — it’s about hitting the right notes in your musical journey. StaffRunner is free to play, with optional premium subscriptions available for enhanced features and learning tools. Auto-Renewable Subscription Information StaffRunner offers multiple auto-renewable subscription plans. • Subscription titles and features vary by plan
 • Subscription durations include monthly and yearly options
 • Prices are displayed at the time of purchase and may vary by region
 • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase
 • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
 • Manage or cancel subscriptions anytime in your Apple ID account settings Legal Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thepowerfulpiano.com/pages/privacy-policy-for-staffrunner

About

Relic Flow

Generate unique Lo-Fi rhythms, noise patterns, and drum loops using advanced synthesis algorithms. Explore billions of sound samples with intuitive controls and real-time audio recording. Perfect for musicians and sound designers seeking endless creative possibilities.

Highlights
  • Lo-Fi rhythm and drum loop generation
  • Billions of unique sound samples
  • Real-time audio recording to WAV
  • Multiple input methods (on-screen, PC keyboard, MIDI)
  • Export to WAV, SunVox, and text clipboard
  • iOS Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support
Features
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Relic Flow is a generator of Lo-Fi rhythms, noise patterns and drum loops based on unique synthesis algorithms from NightRadio. More than 4 billion samples from the depths of the Mathematical Universe! Features: * search for new sounds with three buttons: next random set, edit code, previous set; each set of 12 sounds corresponds to a code of 8 characters; * three types of keyboards for live performing: on-screen buttons, PC keyboard, MIDI input; * several processing parameters + control via MIDI; * real-time audio recording to WAV (32-bit); * export to: WAV (one file or a set), SunVox (samples + effects in one file), text clipboard; * the LCK button freezes individual samples - they will not change during the search for new sets; * iOS Audio Unit Extension (AUv3). Double clicking on a parameter opens a window for setting the exact value. If you enable the Hold option, the notes will play endlessly, without reacting to key release (noteOff) events; turning the note on again works like turning it off; there are two ways to enable this option: 1) using the Hold parameter in the "MIDI Mapping" window; 2) by pressing the HOLD button, which appears in place of LCK while playing the musical keyboard: press HOLD, release the desired notes - then the released notes will continue to play.

Screenshots

Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest3 screens
Relic Flow2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest at Free against Relic Flow's $1.99. Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 17 months). Relic Flow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ratings volume (28 vs 8). On rating, review sentiment, ads 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

Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest is free to download; Relic Flow costs $1.99 up front. Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Relic Flow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest against 4.9 for Relic Flow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 28 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest's written reviews are positive against 93% of Relic Flow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest ships an update every 3 weeks, Relic Flow every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest versus Relic Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeethoven’s StaffRunner QuestRelic Flow
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better4.9 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better93.3% of reviews
Number of ratings828 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size301 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPowerful Piano LLCAlexander Zolotov

Customer experience

Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Relic Flow

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest

Subscriptions7
  • Individual Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • Enterprise Plan 25 Seats$18.991 Month
  • Enterprise Plan 50 Seats$35.991 Month
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  • Enterprise Plan 100 Seats$69.991 Month
  • Enterprise Plan 200 Seats$134.991 Month
  • Enterprise Plan 400 Seats$259.991 Month
  • Enterprise Plan 600 Seats$379.991 Month
One-time4
  • 500 BBux$4.99
  • 1000 BBuxs Pack$7.99
  • 2000 BBuxs Pack$12.99
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  • 5000 BBuxs Pack$19.99
None

Relic Flow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest free?
Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Relic Flow free?
Relic Flow costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest or Relic Flow?
Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest is rated higher. Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Relic Flow averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.
Do Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest or Relic Flow have ads?
Neither Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest nor Relic Flow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest or Relic Flow?
Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest ships an update every 3 weeks, and Relic Flow every 17 months. Most recently, Beethoven’s StaffRunner Quest was updated on October 18, 2026 and Relic Flow on October 25, 2026.

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