Tiny Instrument vs OpusMode

Learn music by playing it. Tiny Instrument is a keyboard-first way to learn music theory, train your ear, and practice scales, chords, and songs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Instead of treating theory like a textbook, it turns learning into something hands-on: play notes on the keyboard, hear how they sound, build chords and scales, train your ear, and explore ideas as you go. Start with the basics of notes, rhythm, intervals, scales, and chords. Then grow into keys, harmony, progressions, modes, and composition. Tiny Instrument keeps the experience light and musical with guided lessons, playful warm-ups, open-ended exploration, ear training, and beginner-friendly practice tools. Why Tiny Instrument feels different: - Learn theory through the keyboard, not away from it - Reinforce concepts with ear training and practice in the same app - Explore musical ideas through playful exercises and warm-ups - Sketch chord progressions and first song ideas in Compose - Use Aria, an optional learning companion, on supported Apple Intelligence devices - Keep learning across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Connect a MIDI keyboard for a more instrument-like experience Tiny Instrument includes: - Guided music theory lessons - Ear training levels - Play & Explore exercises - Practice for scales, chords, songs, and MIDI - Beginner-friendly composition tools - Focus sessions for intentional practice - Music Library concept browsing - Spotlight search and other Apple-platform integrations The app is free to download and includes a genuine free tier you can keep using: Intro lessons, Keyboard basics, the Scales chapter, starter ear training in every stage, the first Play & Explore group, core practice tools, and Aria on supported Apple Intelligence devices. When you want more, additional chapters and tools are unlocked with one-time purchases. That includes deeper theory chapters, expanded practice and ear training, extra Play & Explore groups, and the Composition path. No subscription required. Whether you are starting from your very first keypress or filling in theory gaps as a self-taught player, Tiny Instrument is designed to make learning music feel more playful, connected, and alive. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

OpusMode is the gig management app for working musicians, built by one. Track your gigs, build set lists your band will actually use, send a professional EPK in two taps, and keep your finances straight at tax time. One purchase, $9.99, and every feature below is yours. No subscription to use the app, no "Pro" tier, no feature paywalls. Whether you're playing your first open mic or running a full season of dates, OpusMode replaces the spreadsheets, sticky notes, and four other apps you're currently juggling. WHAT'S INCLUDED: ALL OF IT GIGS & BOOKING • Create and manage events with venues, set lists, and band lineups • Track your full gig history with search and filtering • Store venue details, contacts, and booking notes SET LISTS & CHARTS • Build unlimited set lists with drag-and-drop ordering • Attach chord charts, lead sheets, and reference recordings • PDFs stored locally on your device, so your charts stay yours • Share set lists with your band before the gig MUSIC LIBRARY • Organize your repertoire with keys, tempos, and tags • Import and manage chord charts with the built-in editor • Everything searchable in one place CONTACTS & BANDS • Manage your musician network: bandmates, venue managers, venue staff • Create band profiles with member roles and instruments • Coordinate lineups without the group-text chaos FINANCES • Log income and expenses • Track your earnings over time • Export reports for tax season ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT • Generate a professional EPK with your bio, photos, and media • Share a branded performer page with a single link • QR code for handing out at gigs and networking events SHAREABLE GIG PAGES • Generate a public page for any gig with a one-tap shareable link • Perfect for blog posts, social media, and event promotion VENUE FINDER • Venue discovery based on your genre and location • Booking tips, contact info, and insider notes PRACTICE & ROUTINES • Build structured practice routines • Track practice history and streaks • Session logging that keeps you accountable • Includes the OpusMode Progressive Metronome ONE-TIME PURCHASE: $9.99 No monthly fee for the app. No annual fee. No "Pro" tier locking the good features behind a subscription. You buy OpusMode once and you own it, and everything above is included. SITE BUILDER (optional add-on) There is one thing a one-time purchase cannot cover: a live website is an ongoing hosted service. So Site Builder is the single optional part of OpusMode that works as a separate monthly subscription, and only if you want it. • Publish a real, multi-page website for your band at yourband.opusmode.net • Builds automatically from your gigs, EPK, and photos • Built-in contact form for booking inquiries You never need Site Builder to use the app. Everything else is yours in the one-time purchase. Built and maintained by a working trumpet player who uses OpusMode for his own gigs. Feedback and feature requests go directly to the developer. Privacy Policy: https://opusmode.net/privacy Terms of Service: https://opusmode.net/terms