Comparison

Scale Navigator Dashboard vs Harmony Ring

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

Head to head
About

Scale Navigator Dashboard

Explore musical harmony by navigating scales and chords. Save interesting progressions, build songs step-by-step, and sync with other musicians or DAWs in real-time. Visualize the interconnected network of scales in 2D or 3D.

Highlights
  • Navigate interconnected scales
  • Explore and save chord progressions
  • Build songs step-by-step
  • Real-time ensemble syncing
  • DAW integration
  • 3D scale network visualization
  • Instrument tablature display
Features
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What key are we in, what’s the chord right now, and what comes next? Scale Navigator answers that question by giving you a way to explore harmony and keep what you find. You can move through scales and chords, try things, and hear how they connect. Stay in one area or move somewhere new. When you come across something you like, you can save it. Build sequences of harmonic states and chain them into a progression or a full song. Whether you’re exploring or building, the foundation stays the same: a shared harmonic state. Once it’s set, everything can follow it. Your playing, your instruments, your DAW, or other musicians in the room. THE SCALE NETWORK Scales are arranged in a connected network: think of it like the circle of fifths on steroids. Each scale sits next to neighbors that are related, so moving between them feels smooth. Move locally for subtle changes, or jump across the network for contrast. CHORD PROGRESSIONS Every scale contains its own set of chords. You can adjust chord quality, control how roots move, and shape the voice leading. This gives you a structured way to explore chords, try ideas, and keep what works as you move through different harmonic areas. SKETCHPAD When you land on something you like, you can save it. Each saved state keeps the scale and chord together, so you can return to it, compare it, and build from it. Write music step by step by chaining together the moments you want to keep. ENSEMBLE Create an ensemble and share a link. The host controls the harmonic state. Anyone who joins stays in sync with the same scale and chord in real time. Each person or instrument can use it differently. Play directly, improvise, read notation or tablature, or route it into MIDI. It works just as well for coordinating multiple instruments on your own as it does for playing with other people. TABLATURE View scales and chords on piano, guitar, bass, mandolin, and other instruments, along with standard notation. 3D VIEW The network can also be explored in 3D, with zooming and rotation control. DAW INTEGRATION Connects to your DAW, so your session stays in sync with the current harmonic state.

About

Harmony Ring

Features
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Music at Its Most Radical: Harmony Ring Forget traditional ways of playing. Harmony Ring breaks down musical theories and physical barriers, turning everyone into a virtuoso. Why Harmony Ring? At the heart of our app lies a revolutionary interface that allows you to control 18 professional instruments using only one hand. Designed around a core 8-note system, Harmony Ring makes playing your favorite melodies easier than ever before. Key Features: One-Handed Mastery: Whether you're on the move or relaxing, the power of an orchestra is at your fingertips. The Global Orchestra (18 Instruments): Switch instantly between a vast library of sounds: The Classics: Piano, Grand Organ, Cello, Violin, and Trumpet. The Strings & Reeds: Classic Guitar, Electro Guitar, Flute, and Harmonica. Cultural Treasures: Erhu, Guzheng, Pipa, Koto, and Kalimba. Atmospheric & Percussive: Ambient Felt Piano, Cathedral Organ, Woodwind Chamber, and Marimba. Universal Melody Support: Play the vast majority of popular songs and classical pieces effortlessly. Minimalist UI: A distraction-free, modern interface focused entirely on your creative performance. Whether you're a professional musician or a creative hobbyist, creating melodies is now as simple as a touch. Start your journey with Harmony Ring today!

Screenshots

Scale Navigator Dashboard4 screens
Harmony Ring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scale Navigator Dashboard at none against Harmony Ring's 1. Scale Navigator Dashboard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Harmony Ring sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scale Navigator Dashboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scale Navigator Dashboard ships an update every 5 days, Harmony Ring every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scale Navigator Dashboard versus Harmony Ring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScale Navigator DashboardHarmony Ring
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathan TurczanEMIN POLAT TURKYILMAZ

In-app purchases

None

Scale Navigator Dashboard

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Harmony Ring

One-time1
  • Unlock all locked instruments$1.99

Questions

Is Scale Navigator Dashboard free?
Scale Navigator Dashboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Harmony Ring free?
Harmony Ring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scale Navigator Dashboard or Harmony Ring have ads?
Harmony Ring shows ads; Scale Navigator Dashboard does not.
Which is updated more often, Scale Navigator Dashboard or Harmony Ring?
Scale Navigator Dashboard ships an update every 5 days, and Harmony Ring every 11 days. Most recently, Scale Navigator Dashboard was updated on November 5, 2026 and Harmony Ring on October 31, 2026.

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