# Tiny Instrument vs Contrapunctus

Tiny Instrument and Contrapunctus both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Contrapunctus's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tiny Instrument's. Contrapunctus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). Tiny Instrument's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On rating, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Tiny Instrument is free to download; Contrapunctus costs $4.99 up front. Tiny Instrument sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Contrapunctus asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tiny Instrument against 5.0 for Contrapunctus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Tiny Instrument's written reviews are positive against 100% of Contrapunctus's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Instrument | Contrapunctus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-instrument-learn-piano/id6746358886/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contrapunctus-second-voice/id6795214128/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 307 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codeloop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799900268) | [EVAN TRACEN POWERS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788864324) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Instrument

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-instrument-learn-piano/id6746358886)

This app simplifies playing, recording, and exploring MIDI keyboards with real-time visual feedback. It allows users to record performances, import MIDI files, and customize instruments and playback settings.

**Highlights:** Plug & Play MIDI keyboard connection, Real-time note visualization on staff, Record and save MIDI performances, Import and play MIDI files, Customizable instruments with SF2 support, Flexible playback and display settings

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Keyboard Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Core Theory | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chord Lab | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Donation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Composition Studio | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Theory | $4.99 | one-time |
| Practice Studio | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Library | $14.99 | one-time |


### Contrapunctus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contrapunctus-second-voice/id6795214128)

Create a second, independent musical line to accompany your melody. Draw or import music, and the app generates compliant counterpoint, offering various options and customization. Export your compositions in standard formats for use in other music software.

**Highlights:** Generate independent counterpoint melodies, Draw melodies or import MIDI/MusicXML, Real-time rule engine for voice-leading, Customizable voice movement and harmony, Standard notation preview, MIDI and MusicXML export, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Instrument free?

Tiny Instrument is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Contrapunctus free?

Contrapunctus costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Instrument or Contrapunctus?

Tiny Instrument and Contrapunctus are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Tiny Instrument or Contrapunctus have ads?

Neither Tiny Instrument nor Contrapunctus shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*