Comparison

Vocal Range Test vs MIDI Shimmer

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

Head to head
About

Vocal Range Test

Features
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Discover your vocal range and become a better singer Find your lowest and highest notes in seconds with an accurate and easy-to-use vocal range tester. Whether you’re just starting out or training your voice, this app helps you understand and improve your singing. Vocal Range Test Quickly measure your vocal range from low to high. See exactly which notes you can sing and track your progress over time. Accurate Pitch Detection Real-time pitch detection helps you stay on key and develop better pitch control. Perfect for singers, vocal training, and ear training. Simple and Intuitive No complicated setupβ€”just tap and start. Designed for fast, distraction-free testing and practice. Train Your Voice Use the app as part of your daily vocal warmups. Improve your pitch, expand your range, and build confidence in your voice. Great for: β€’ Singers and vocalists β€’ Beginners learning to sing β€’ Choir members and students β€’ Vocal coaches and teachers β€’ Anyone curious about their voice Start exploring your voice today and unlock your full singing potential.

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MIDI Shimmer

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MIDI Shimmer turns your iPhone or iPad into a professional synthesizer with a true shimmer reverb engine. Connect any MIDI keyboard wirelessly via Bluetooth LE or wired via USB-C, and instantly access 28 hand-crafted presets across five categories: Pads, Keys, Strings, Brass & Wind, and Synth. SHIMMER REVERB Shimmer reverb is the ambient effect behind countless iconic pads and soundscapes: every note is pitch-shifted up one octave and fed into a long cathedral reverb, creating a glowing halo of sound that trails above the note you play. MIDI Shimmer runs two independent FX buses in parallel β€” a natural hall reverb and the shimmer path β€” both continuously adjustable with dedicated sliders. FEATURES β€’ 28 presets across Pads, Keys, Strings, Brass and Synth β€” including a Korg D1 E-Piano β€’ True shimmer reverb β€” parallel octave-shifted cathedral reverb bus β€’ Dual FX Mix panel β€” Reverb, Shimmer, and Master Volume sliders per preset β€’ Bluetooth LE MIDI β€” connect wirelessly to adapters like the Yamaha MD-BT01 β€’ USB MIDI β€” plug in any keyboard via USB-C hub β€’ Real-time chord detection β€” names every chord you play (maj7, m9, sus4, inversions) β€’ Chord history breadcrumb β€” scrollable log of your progression β€’ Built-in demo β€” tap β–Ά to hear the synth without a keyboard β€’ Sustain pedal support (MIDI CC 64) β€’ Background audio β€” sound continues when screen locks β€’ Adaptive portrait and landscape layout for iPhone and iPad β€’ Ultra-low latency via AVAudioEngine β€’ No account, no subscription, no internet required

Screenshots

Vocal Range Test4 screens
MIDI Shimmer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MIDI Shimmer at $1.99 against Vocal Range Test's $2.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Vocal Range Test costs $2.99 and MIDI Shimmer $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Vocal Range Test versus MIDI Shimmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVocal Range TestMIDI Shimmer
Price$2.99$1.99 β€” better
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size41 MB336 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJelmer van NussHeinrich Krupp

In-app purchases

None

Vocal Range Test

No in-app purchases

None

MIDI Shimmer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vocal Range Test free?
Vocal Range Test costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIDI Shimmer free?
MIDI Shimmer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vocal Range Test or MIDI Shimmer have ads?
Neither Vocal Range Test nor MIDI Shimmer shows ads.

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