Comparison

Tetratonics vs MultiTuneKeys

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

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About

Tetratonics

Explore modern jazz harmony by adding a single color tone to familiar triads. This app provides a visual and auditory laboratory for improvisers, composers, and arrangers to create sophisticated voicings and understand harmonic relationships.

Highlights
  • Triad + 1 harmonic structures
  • 10 curated tetratonic combinations
  • High-fidelity Sound Studio with two layers
  • Context-aware audio engine
  • Harmonic visualizer with color-coded notes
  • Flawless enharmonic calculation and chord symbol generation
  • Customizable sequencer and arpeggio patterns
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Tetratonics - The 4th Dimension Four Notes. Infinite color. Step into the 4th dimension of modern jazz harmony. Tetratonics reveals the secret behind modern jazz voicings: take a major or minor triad you already know, add one carefully chosen color tone, and superimpose the resulting 4-note tetratonic structure over any chord. The result is immediate - beautiful, sophisticated harmony within reach. The ultimate harmonic laboratory for improvisers, composers, and arrangers, bridging the gap between abstract theory and concrete sound. --- THE CORE SYSTEM: 10 CURATED STRUCTURES Tetratonics curates the 10 highest-value "Triad + 1" combinations used in contemporary jazz: - 6 Major-Based: (b2), (2), (#2), (4), (#4), (b6) - 4 Minor-Based: -(b2), -(2), -(4), -(#4) Optimized for harmonic beauty and functionality, every combination sounds incredible. --- THE SOUND STUDIO [NEW IN 2.0] Tetratonics is no longer just a visualizer - it's a premium, high-fidelity auditioning space. Rebuilt on a zero-latency audio engine, our glassmorphic Sound Studio lets you play and mix voicings across two independent layers. Assign 17 gain-staged instruments (8 chord pads, 9 melodic leads) with perfect perceived-loudness parity - no volume adjustments needed when switching timbres. --- CONTEXT-AWARE AUDIO ENGINE [NEW IN 2.0] Our Harmonic Intelligence engine dynamically adapts underlying chord voicings to match your chosen scale perfectly. - 6 Voicings: Root Position, Open I (Drop 2), Open II (Drop 3), Tetratonic (upper structures), Shell (Root + 7th), or Root Only. - Articulation: Select Strum Up, Strum Down, or Block. Adjust strum speed, note spacing (Loose-to-Tight), and choose from 4 velocity contours (Flat, Rise, Fall, Accent Root). - Custom Sequencer: Drag-and-drop to reorder scale pitches into custom melodic licks, or apply 7 geometric arpeggio patterns like "Arc" or "Pendulum." --- THE HARMONIC VISUALIZER Our stunning visualizer maps exactly how your chosen tetratonic structure relates to your underlying chord on a 12-tone chromatic ring: - See the tetratonic pitches form a unique geometric shape reflecting precise intervallic relationships. - Notes are color-coded by harmonic function: Core Tones (blue), Sevenths (green), Natural Extensions (amber), and Altered Tensions (crimson). - Tap any note for an instant preview, or pivot your starting point with a tap. --- FLAWLESS ENHARMONIC CALCULATION Drop a Triad + 1 structure over any chord and our analytical engine decodes the result. The app distinguishes between complex contextual choices (knowing when an interval functions as a b5 vs a #11, or b13 vs a #5) and outputs the perfect, standard-compliant jazz chord symbol (e.g., Cmaj7(9/#11), G7(alt)). The intelligent scale builder respects the enharmonic gravity of your chord - over flat roots, you see flats; over sharp roots, you see sharps. Every pitch is spelled correctly. --- THE CONTROL ISLAND & FAVORITES A tactile interface designed for quick adjustments. Rapidly switch between the 10 master archetypes and see your tetratonic formula. When you stumble upon a killer voicing, tap the star icon to save it, and instantly preview or audition it directly from your Favorites library with a single tap. --- DESIGNED FOR MUSICIANS, BY MUSICIANS Built to feel like a high-end piece of gear: - Adaptive Layout: Shifts perfectly between portrait reference and landscape practice modes. - Premium Dark Mode: A "liquid glass" aesthetic that preserves your vision on lit stages. - Haptic Touch: Tuned tactile haptics sync perfectly with note triggers to make the screen feel like a physical instrument. - Pro-Audio Resilience: Rebuilt on a robust signal chain that gracefully handles interruptions (calls, Siri) and headphone changes without dropping a beat. - Strictly Offline: Zero ads, zero subscriptions, zero data collection. Runs entirely locally on your device. Discover a lifetime of modern harmonic color with Tetratonics today.

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MultiTuneKeys

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MultiTuneKeys — Multi-Temperament Piano Keyboard A piano keyboard app you can play with a touch. Enjoy it casually, or switch between 7 different tuning systems to hear the differences. Note: This app does not include piano sound. To make tuning differences clearly audible, it uses 4 simple waveforms (sine, triangle, square, sawtooth — sine and triangle include harmonics control). Whether you want to play casually in equal temperament, or explore historical tunings like Just Intonation or Pythagorean — from a curious starting point to deep musical study, all in one app. ā–  7 Temperaments • Equal Temperament (12-TET) • Just Intonation • Pythagorean • 1/4-comma Meantone • Werckmeister III • Kirnberger III • Custom Tuning — fine-tune each note in 1-cent steps within a ±100 cent range ā–  Custom Tuning Editor • 12 vertical sliders aligned with the keyboard • Set a base note and tune intervals by ear • Save up to 3 user presets • Templates: load Just, Pythagorean, Meantone, Werckmeister, or Kirnberger as a starting point • Real-time audio feedback while adjusting (held notes follow slider changes) ā–  HOLD (Sustain) — perfect for pitch reference • Sustained notes keep ringing after you lift your finger • Tap a held key again to release just that note • Great for practicing intonation against a chosen tuning while playing your own instrument ā–  Anchor Mode • A=440 (default): keep A fixed at the reference pitch — historically authentic, ensemble-friendly • Tonic: keep the tonic at its equal-tempered pitch and let A drift — useful for comparing the same tonic across different tunings ā–  Performance Features • Pitch bend wheel with adjustable range (±1 to ±12 semitones) • 4 waveforms: Sine, Triangle, Square, Sawtooth • Harmonics control for Sine and Triangle • Adjustable master volume • Reference pitch: A=415 / 432 / 440 / 441 / 442 / 443 Hz or custom • Haptic feedback on key press • Loudness curve adjustment per waveform ā–  For Musicians & Educators • Hear the difference between tuning systems instantly • Perfect for teaching music theory and acoustics • Compare pure intervals in Just Intonation with Equal Temperament • Explore historical temperaments used in Baroque and Renaissance music Banner ads are shown by default. Remove them with a one-time in-app purchase.

Screenshots

Tetratonics4 screens
MultiTuneKeys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MultiTuneKeys at Free against Tetratonics's $0.99. Tetratonics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

MultiTuneKeys is free to download; Tetratonics costs $0.99 up front. MultiTuneKeys sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tetratonics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tetratonics ships an update every 6 days, MultiTuneKeys every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
Tetratonics versus MultiTuneKeys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTetratonicsMultiTuneKeys
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOliver Richard Erich NaumannYasuhiro Misawa

In-app purchases

None

Tetratonics

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MultiTuneKeys

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Tetratonics free?
Tetratonics costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MultiTuneKeys free?
MultiTuneKeys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tetratonics or MultiTuneKeys have ads?
MultiTuneKeys shows ads; Tetratonics does not.
Which is updated more often, Tetratonics or MultiTuneKeys?
Tetratonics ships an update every 6 days, and MultiTuneKeys every 9 days. Most recently, Tetratonics was updated on October 31, 2026 and MultiTuneKeys on November 5, 2026.

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