Comparison

Interval Matrix Pro vs Mint

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

Head to head
About

Interval Matrix Pro

Visualize music theory concepts like scales, chords, and intervals across various instruments. This app uses a unique color-coding system to make complex musical relationships intuitive and easy to understand, moving beyond rote memorization.

Highlights
  • Visual music theory for guitar, piano, bass, and more
  • Color-based system for intuitive understanding
  • See scales, chords, modes, and intervals
  • Supports custom tunings and instruments
  • Extensive scale and mode library
  • Designed by a music educator
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Interval Matrix Pro - Visual Music Theory for Guitar, Piano, Bass & More Stop memorizing shapes. Start seeing music. Interval Matrix Pro is a powerful visual music theory app for guitar, piano, bass, and multi-instrument musicians. Instantly see scales, chords, modes, and intervals across instruments using a unique color-based system that makes music theory intuitive, fast, and musical. Instead of dense theory books or memorized box patterns, Interval Matrix Pro uses a high-contrast 12-color interval matrix that reveals the geometry of music in real time. Your eyes navigate. Your ears create. Why Interval Matrix Pro Is Different Most music theory apps show notes. Interval Matrix Pro shows relationships. Inspired by advanced mental compartmentalization techniques used by legendary players, Interval Matrix Pro functions like a GPS for music theory and helps you: Instantly recognize interval function Visually understand tension and resolution Translate ideas between guitar, bass, piano, and other instruments Understand harmony without memorizing patterns This is music theory training, not rote memorization. Supported Instruments Guitar and Bass Guitar: 6-string, 7-string, and 8-string layouts Bass: 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string visualization Instantly translate shapes between guitar and bass Piano and Keyboard Full 88-key visualizer Clearly understand black-key and white-key relationships Ideal for composition, harmony, and ear training Orchestral and Folk Instruments Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass Banjo, Mandolin, Dulcimer, Ukulele World Instruments (Deep Vault) Sitar, Oud, Bouzouki, Balalaika, Charango Explore global harmony systems visually Total Customization (Advanced Mode) Build the instrument you actually play. Custom instruments and fretboards Custom tunings including Drop D, Open G, DADGAD, and more Interval toggling to isolate function Practice shell voicings Highlight only root, 3rd, and 7th Remove noise and focus on intent A Deep Theory Engine Over 146 scales including exotic, symmetrical, and authentic Indian ragas Accurate modal labeling including Dorian, Phrygian, Aeolian, Mixolydian, and more Smart color coding that helps you feel stability and tension before you play Built by a Music Educator Interval Matrix Pro was designed by a 30-year music educator and former guitar tech and student of Shawn Lane. The app is paired with a complete interval-based learning curriculum. Learn more at: https://www.bestguitarchannel.com/shawnlane Stop guessing. See the music. Enter the Matrix. Start your 3-Day Free Trial today. https://bestguitarchannel.com

About

Mint

Instantly identify vinyl records by scanning their cover, barcode, or label. Discover market prices, streaming links, and detailed album information. Preview tracks and browse album artwork.

Highlights
  • Identify records by cover, barcode, or label
  • View Discogs market prices
  • Preview tracks with audio clips
  • Browse album images
  • Listen on streaming services
  • Scan history saved automatically
  • Manual Discogs catalog search
Features
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Mint identifies vinyl records with your iPhone camera. Point it at a cover, a barcode or the center label, or let it listen to what's playing. Mint finds the record on Discogs and shows the pressing, what it's worth and where to hear it. • Identify by cover art, barcode, center label or Shazam • Discogs market data: the lowest listing for sale, Discogs' suggested prices for VG+ and Near Mint copies, and sold prices when Discogs has sales history • Preview tracks with 30-second audio clips • Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube or Bandcamp • Browse album images: cover, label, inserts • Your scan history, saved automatically • Search the Discogs catalog • Sign in with Apple or Google to sync your history across devices Identifying records is free and unlimited, and no account is needed. Your first record's market values are free too. Mint Pro unlocks market values for every record, Change pressing to price your exact copy, your collection's total value, the story behind each pressing, and CSV export.

Screenshots

Interval Matrix Pro4 screens
Mint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Interval Matrix Pro at none against Mint's shown. Interval Matrix Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Mint's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Interval Matrix Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Mint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Interval Matrix Pro against 5.0 for Mint. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Matrix Pro ships an update weekly, Mint every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Interval Matrix Pro versus Mint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Matrix ProMint
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB20 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJIMMY MICHAEL HUDSONGili Azgad

Customer experience

Interval Matrix Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mint

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Interval Matrix Pro

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$69.99
2 purchases

Mint

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Interval Matrix Pro free?
Interval Matrix Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mint free?
Mint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Matrix Pro or Mint?
Interval Matrix Pro and Mint are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Interval Matrix Pro or Mint have ads?
Mint shows ads; Interval Matrix Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Matrix Pro or Mint?
Interval Matrix Pro ships an update weekly, and Mint every 3 days. Most recently, Interval Matrix Pro was updated on October 18, 2026 and Mint on October 22, 2026.

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