SHIFT vs Makam Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SHIFT
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The Ultimate Guide for Turkish Makam Scale & Transposition! SHIFT is a professional reference tool designed for musicians, students, and enthusiasts of Turkish makam music. It simplifies complex theoretical calculations and provides a seamless offline experience. Key Features: Extensive Library: Access scales, accidentals, and melodic patterns for 65+ popular makams. Automated Transposition: Effortlessly transpose any scale to a different pitch. SHIFT calculates the entire sequence for you, eliminating manual errors. Interactive Pitch Wheel: Quickly navigate between the most commonly used transposition keys with a user-friendly wheel interface. Microtonal Precision: Perform detailed transpositions down to specific Turkish music pitches using the fine-tune feature. Authentic Audio Samples: Listen to makam scales with microtonal accuracy based on traditional Turkish music frequencies. Master the makam scale anywhere. No internet connection is required—perfect for the stage or the classroom. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Makam Studio
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Makam Studio Rhythms Authentic Turkish Rhythm Training for Musicians Makam Studio Rhythms is a professional rhythm training app designed for musicians who practice Turkish and Middle Eastern music. Created by musicians, for musicians, the app provides real studio-recorded rhythms performed by professional percussionists — not artificial MIDI sounds. Whether you play ney, bağlama, oud, violin, kanun or percussion, Makam Studio Rhythms helps you develop timing, groove, and rhythmic precision with authentic musical energy. Why Makam Studio Rhythms? • 100% real studio recordings • Authentic Turkish usul and rhythmic structures • Adjustable tempo • Individual instrument volume control • Seamless loop playback • Clean and intuitive interface Each rhythm has been professionally recorded, mixed and mastered to provide natural sound quality and a realistic playing experience. Designed for Serious Practice : • Practice slowly to build control. • Increase tempo progressively. • Focus on specific instruments. • Train with real musical feeling — not just a metronome click. Free & Pro Version : • The free version includes selected rhythms. • Unlock the Pro version to access the full rhythm library and all available tempos. • One-time purchase. No subscription. Perfect For : • Turkish classical music • Sufi repertoire • Folk music • Oriental ensembles • Music students and professionals
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Makam Studio at none against SHIFT's shown. SHIFT's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. SHIFT sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and Makam Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SHIFT | Makam Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ali DEMIR | Hachemi Benmehidi |
In-app purchases
SHIFT
- SHIFT Pro Annually$19.991 Year
Makam Studio
- Pro Version - Unlimited Access$17.99
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