Comparison

Trompong vs Life Melody

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

Head to head
About

Trompong

Experience the authentic sounds of Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar with this app. It features a row of 10 gongs, offering a realistic playing experience with high-quality sampled sounds and interactive controls. Explore detailed instrument views and customizable notation displays.

Highlights
  • Authentic sampled sound bank
  • Realistic playing experience
  • Ultra-low latency audio
  • Zoomable instrument views
  • Customizable cipher notation
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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World's first iPhone/iPad implementation of the main instruments of a Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar! A Trompong is a row of 10 gongs or kettles mounted on a frame, and is played by four players in the Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar. It plays the interlocking or kotekan parts and also marks the music by the patterns it plays. * Authentic sound bank sampled directly from real instruments * User interaction designed to replicate true playing experience * Playing sound can be stopped --- essential for Gamelan! * High-quality photos showcasing real instruments * Optimized for ultra-low latency audio playback * Zoomable views for detailed instrument exploration * Customizable display of cipher notations to suit your preferences * Completely ad-free for uninterrupted enjoyment

About

Life Melody

Features
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Welcome to "Life Melody," an innovative app that transforms your voice into beautiful music. Whether you're a music enthusiast or a professional musician, "Life Melody" helps you create your unique musical pieces. Key Features: - Record Any Sound: Easily record your singing, instrument playing, or ambient sounds. - Accurate Pitch Detection: Advanced algorithms automatically detect and adjust pitch, ensuring each note is precise. - Multiple Group Recording: Create and manage multiple sound groups, making it easy to produce and perform different compositions. - Add Sheet Music Images: Enhance your music creation experience by adding sheet music images and playing along. Privacy Protection: "Life Melody" operates entirely locally. All recorded sounds are stored on your device and are never uploaded to the cloud, ensuring complete privacy protection. Download "Life Melody" now and start making music with your voice!

Screenshots

Trompong4 screens
Life Melody3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Life Melody at Free against Trompong's $4.99. Life Melody also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Trompong's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Life Melody is free to download; Trompong costs $4.99 up front. Life Melody sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Trompong asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 4 level
Trompong versus Life Melody: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrompongLife Melody
Price$4.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size36 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeremacsian Company Limited้˜ณ ๅญ™

In-app purchases

None

Trompong

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Life Melody

One-time1
  • Unlock all feature permanently$3.99

Questions

Is Trompong free?
Trompong costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Life Melody free?
Life Melody is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trompong or Life Melody have ads?
Life Melody shows ads; Trompong does not.

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