Circle of Fifths Guide vs StemDeck Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Circle of Fifths Guide
Master music theory with an interactive Circle of Fifths. Learn key signatures, chords in key, and chord shapes with visual aids and audio playback. Ideal for musicians of all levels to deepen their understanding of harmony.
- Interactive Circle of Fifths
- Learn key signatures
- Explore chords in key
- Visualize chord shapes
- Audio playback for chords
- Mnemonics for memorization
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MAKE AND REMEMBER THE CIRCLE OF FIFTHS EASILY Unlock the full potential of your musical journey with our interactive “Make and Remember the Circle of Fifths” feature. Master the Circle of Fifths effortlessly using engaging mnemonics and visual aids that make memorization fun. Progress through 11 intuitive steps at your own pace. Use the Next and Previous buttons to navigate, and reset anytime to reinforce your learning. Memorize sharp keys with the phrase: “Caroline Gets Drunk And Eats Butterflies” and remember flat keys with: “Caroline Finds BEADs”. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, this feature simplifies the Circle of Fifths, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Start mastering the Circle of Fifths today and elevate your understanding of music theory. KEY SIGNATURES MADE SIMPLE Discover key signatures effortlessly with our interactive Circle of Fifths tool. Select any key from the dynamic Circle of Fifths diagram to instantly view its major and minor scales, including enharmonic equivalents. See at a glance the number of sharps or flats and the specific notes involved. The intuitive design highlights your chosen key, providing both visual and textual information to deepen your understanding of music theory. Perfect for musicians at any level, this feature makes learning key signatures engaging and straightforward. Enhance your music theory knowledge by exploring the Circle of Fifths in a whole new way. Dive into key signatures and unlock the secrets of harmony with ease. CHORDS IN KEY SIMPLIFIED Effortlessly explore all the chords within any key using our interactive “Chords in Key” feature, seamlessly integrated with the Circle of Fifths. Select a key to instantly view its related major and minor chords displayed in an intuitive layout. Tap on any chord to hear it played, connecting visual patterns with actual sounds. The interactive Circle of Fifths adapts to your selection, making it easy to understand chord relationships and progressions. Perfect for musicians and songwriters looking to deepen their harmonic knowledge and enhance their musical creativity. Experience the Circle of Fifths like never before, and simplify your understanding of chords in any key. VISUALIZE CHORD SHAPES INSTANTLY Unlock a deeper understanding of chords with our interactive “Chord Shapes” feature, powered by the Circle of Fifths. Select any root note and chord type to see its shape displayed on the Circle of Fifths. The app highlights chord tones on both the Circle of Fifths and a virtual piano keyboard, bridging the gap between music theory and practical application. Listen to each chord with the built-in playback feature, connecting visual patterns with actual sounds. Perfect for musicians at any level, this feature makes exploring chord shapes engaging and straightforward. Unlock advanced chords by upgrading to the full version and support further app development by an indie developer. Dive into the Circle of Fifths and visualize chord shapes like never before. Embark on a musical journey with the Circle of Fifths as your guide. Download the app now and transform the way you learn and play music!
StemDeck Remote
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StemDeck Remote is the companion app for StemDeck, the desktop app that separates any song into its individual parts — vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, and more. Pair the two over your home Wi-Fi and your whole stem library goes with you, ready to mix from your phone or iPad. HOW IT WORKS Open StemDeck on your computer, scan the pairing code (or enter its address manually), and your library syncs over your local network. No account, no cloud upload — StemDeck Remote only ever talks to the StemDeck instance you paired with, on your own network. A PORTABLE MIXING CONSOLE Every song opens onto a real per-stem mixer: • Independent volume, mute, and solo for every stem • Live waveform displays for the whole song and each individual part • Adjust playback speed and pitch independently, with looping • Two mixer styles — a simple, casual view for quick listening, and an Advanced view styled after a hardware mixing console, with level meters and precise faders • Built for iPhone and iPad, in portrait or landscape LISTEN YOUR WAY Download stems for offline playback, keep mixing with the screen off thanks to background audio, and control playback from Control Center or your lock screen — just like any other music app. STAY ORGANIZED Search your library, sort it your way, and group songs into folders as your collection grows. TRY IT FIRST No StemDeck instance handy yet? Check Sample Songs from the home screen to explore the full mixer with a few Creative Commons–licensed tracks (fully credited in-app) — no pairing required. ABOUT YOUR CONTENT StemDeck Remote doesn't separate, download, or source audio on its own — it's a personal remote control and player for a StemDeck instance you run yourself. All stem separation happens locally on your own computer via StemDeck; this app only syncs and plays back stems from the instance you paired with, over your own local network, for your personal use. Nothing is uploaded to us or any third party. You're responsible for only processing audio you have the rights to use. StemDeck Remote requires a StemDeck desktop installation on the same local network to sync your own library. Camera access is used only to scan the pairing QR code; local network access is used only to reach your paired StemDeck instance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StemDeck Remote at none against Circle of Fifths Guide's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Circle of Fifths Guide sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. StemDeck Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Circle of Fifths Guide | StemDeck Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (137 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 137 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sincere Apps | Udaya Sri Senarathne |
In-app purchases
Circle of Fifths Guide
- Full Unlock$2.99
- Unlock All Features$4.99
StemDeck Remote
No in-app purchases
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