Comparison

Harmoniqs vs Pitchlab L.A.C

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

Head to head
About

Harmoniqs

Features
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Harmoniqs turns any audio file into a detailed musical analysis in seconds. Upload a song, record live audio, or use the built-in real-time tuner to identify pitch on guitar and bass -- all from one clean, powerful app. AUDIO ANALYSIS Drop in any MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, or M4A file up to 200 MB and Harmoniqs instantly detects the musical key with major and minor scale identification, the tempo in BPM, and the dominant notes present in the recording. Perfect for musicians learning songs by ear, producers checking keys before a mix, or anyone curious about what makes a track tick. REAL-TIME CHROMATIC TUNER The built-in tuner listens through your microphone and continuously detects pitch, giving instant feedback with a cents meter showing exactly how far you are from perfect pitch. Switch between guitar and bass tuning modes, tap a string to lock your target note, and see whether you are flat, in tune, or sharp. No clip-on tuner needed. CIRCLE OF FIFTHS Every analysis includes an interactive circle of fifths that highlights your detected key and its relative major or minor -- a fast visual reference for songwriting and improvisation. DIATONIC CHORD SUGGESTIONS Get all seven chords that naturally belong to your detected key, complete with Roman numeral notation and chord quality. Tap any chord to learn its degree and role within the scale. CAPO AND TRANSPOSITION TOOL Transpose the detected key up or down by semitone and instantly see guitar-friendly capo positions that let you play using open chord shapes. Great for adapting songs to your vocal range. RECORD, PLAY BACK, AND SAVE Record live audio through your microphone for instant analysis, then play it back with a tap-to-seek progress bar. Every result is saved automatically and cached locally so your history is available even offline. DARK MODE AND OPTIONAL ACCOUNT Full dark mode support, either following your device setting or toggled in Settings. All core features work with no account required -- sign in optionally to sync history across sessions. SUPPORTED FORMATS MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, M4A -- files up to 200 MB. Whether you are a guitarist tuning up, a producer hunting for the key of a sample, a student studying music theory, or a curious listener -- Harmoniqs gives you professional-grade tools in a simple, elegant package.

About

Pitchlab L.A.C

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LISTEN. ANALYZE. CREATE. Pitchlab is a music analysis app designed for artists, producers, songwriters, and creators who want to understand how a track works and turn that information into useful creative direction. Analyze music using live audio capture, uploaded audio files, or supported music links. With Pitchlab, you can discover: • BPM and tempo • Musical key • Genre and style • Mood and energy • Rhythm and groove • Instrumentation • Song structure • Language • Creative direction • AI-powered pitch insights • And more Use Pitchlab to study reference tracks, break down production choices, prepare stronger music pitches, explore creative ideas, and better understand the elements that shape a song. Whether you are producing, writing, studying a reference, or looking for inspiration, Pitchlab turns complex musical information into clear, easy-to-read insights. KEY FEATURES • Live audio capture Analyze music playing around you in real time. • Upload audio files Select a track from your device and get detailed musical insights. • Music link analysis Submit a supported music link and retrieve available track information for analysis. • AI-powered creative insights Turn musical characteristics into clear descriptions, concepts, and creative direction. • Scan history Keep your previous analyses organized and revisit them whenever you need inspiration. • Clean and intuitive interface Pitchlab is designed to make music analysis fast, simple, and accessible. Pitchlab is not a music streaming service and does not host or redistribute third-party music. It is designed as a creative and analytical tool to help you better understand music. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Harmoniqs4 screens
Pitchlab L.A.C4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Harmoniqs at none against Pitchlab L.A.C's 3. Pitchlab L.A.C's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Pitchlab L.A.C sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Harmoniqs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Harmoniqs ships an update every 6 weeks, Pitchlab L.A.C every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Harmoniqs versus Pitchlab L.A.C: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHarmoniqsPitchlab L.A.C
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB35 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPixnode LLCDAD'n

In-app purchases

None

Harmoniqs

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pitchlab L.A.C

Subscriptions2
  • DAD'n Pitchlab3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • DAD'N Pitchlab$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pitchlab Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Harmoniqs free?
Harmoniqs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pitchlab L.A.C free?
Pitchlab L.A.C is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Harmoniqs or Pitchlab L.A.C have ads?
Neither Harmoniqs nor Pitchlab L.A.C shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Harmoniqs or Pitchlab L.A.C?
Harmoniqs ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pitchlab L.A.C every 2 days. Most recently, Harmoniqs was updated on November 9, 2026 and Pitchlab L.A.C on November 5, 2026.

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