Pentatonics vs Tailsync
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Pentatonics
This app visualizes five-note scales and their connection to chords, offering a unique way to explore musical expression. It helps musicians improvise, compose, and understand harmony with clear visual aids and smart filtering options.
- Pentagon scale-chord visualizer
- Six curated pentatonic scales
- Smart chord filtering
- Two-way transposition
- Layered interval insight
- Highlight chord tones
- Save favorite combinations
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Pentatonics - Take Five Less notes. More music. Visualized. Step back. Level up. Unlock a new world of musical expression with Pentatonics, the visually driven music theory tool that transforms five-note scales into endless creative possibilities. Whether youβre improvising, composing, or exploring harmony, Pentatonics shows you how to say more with less. What Makes It Different Visualize the Scale-Chord Connection A one-of-a-kind pentagon visualizer shows exactly how a scale maps onto a chord, highlighting chord tones, extensions, tensions, and color with instant clarity. Six Curated Pentatonics These arenβt basic box patterns. Each scale is chosen for its harmonic purpose: β’ Minor 7 (1, b3, 4, 5, b7) β’ Minor 6 (1, b3, 4, 5, 6) β’ Minor 7b5 (1, b3, 4, b5, b7) β’ Major b6 (1, 2, 3, 5, b6) β’ Major b2 (1, b2, 3, 5, 6) β’ Whole-Tone (1, 3, #4, #5, b7) Smart Chord Filtering Choose from 14 chord filters to match the sound you want: Major, Minor, Dominant β plus altered, sus, and extended voicings like #11, b9, b13, and more. Two-Way Transposition Transpose chord and scale roots independently. Practice in any key. Compose in any context. Teach with full flexibility. Layered Interval Insight Switch between note names and scale degrees to understand how each note functions inside the harmony. Highlight Chord Tones Color-coded overlays show you roots, thirds, sevenths, and more β helping you target the strongest notes in your lines. Smart Starting Points Pentatonics finds 47 unique entry points where each scale fits the chord best β based on harmonic fit, not guesswork. Across all keys and chords, thatβs 7,896 ways to explore expressive sounds. Stay in the Flow β’ Save your favorite combinations for fast recall β’ History tracking keeps your recent choices just a tap away β’ Built-in suggestions point you to the most musical options Who Itβs For β’ Musicians breaking out of tired scale shapes β’ Improvisers searching for expressive new ideas β’ Composers seeking color and clarity β’ Teachers looking to simplify complex harmony β’ Students learning how theory works in real music Explore. Visualize. Improvise. Pentatonics isnβt just a scale reference. Itβs a launchpad for creative growth. Built for modern iOS with a clean, fast interface powered by SwiftUI, itβs designed to keep you thinking less about theory β and more about sound. Take five β and play like never before!
Tailsync
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Make your reverb groove with your music. When your reverb tail matches your track's tempo, the decay fades naturally between beats. This creates a cleaner, more cohesive mix where the reverb enhances the rhythm instead of fighting it. Tailsync calculates pre-delay and decay times instantly based on your BPM and desired room size. Just copy the values into your reverb plugin. FEATURES - Instant tempo-synced calculations - 5 reverb sizes from tight to hall - One-tap copy to clipboard - Beautiful, minimalist interface - Haptic feedback - Works completely offline PRO TIP With iCloud Universal Clipboard enabled, tap any value on your iPhone and paste it directly into your DAW on Mac. No typing required. Perfect for music producers, mix engineers, and sound designers who want their reverb to feel musical, not random. Made with care by AKER.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tailsync at Free against Pentatonics's $0.99. Tailsync also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Tailsync is free to download; Pentatonics costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Pentatonics | Tailsync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free β better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oliver Richard Erich Naumann | AKER SARL |
In-app purchases
Pentatonics
No in-app purchases
Tailsync
No in-app purchases









