Comparison

CrossMetronome vs Guitar Scale Memory

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

Head to head
About

CrossMetronome

Features
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シンプルかつ高機能なメトロノーム。 拍を複数のレイヤーで分割できるポリリズム機能、異なるテンポを同時に再生できるポリテンポ機能に対応。 全てのミュージシャン(特に打楽器奏者、ドラマー)のトレーニングや現代音楽など複雑な作品の練習にも最適。 拍に合わせてフラッシュライトを光らせる機能、カウントイン機能、BPMを次第に上げるテンポアップ機能などにも対応。

About

Guitar Scale Memory

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Guitar Scale Memory helps you learn guitar scales through basic shapes, fretboard maps, and recall practice. Based on the Japanese learning material "究極に覚えやすい最強のスケール記憶法", the app lets you study a shape, apply it to the fretboard, and practice remembering positions. LESSONS Learn how to use the basic shape and practice pentatonic scales. Pro also includes the vertical basic-shape lesson. FRETBOARD MAP Choose a key and scale, then explore basic, diagonal, and full views. Switch between note names and scale degrees, and review chord examples. Pro includes all 16 scales and vertical movement for selected scales. TEST Practice recalling fretboard positions across three levels. Level 1 is free. Free users can practice Levels 2–3 with the two pentatonic scales; Pro expands these levels to every included scale. FREE AND PRO Free includes the basic lessons, two pentatonic scales, and tests. Eligible screens display banner ads and full-screen ads at every 10 eligible actions. The monthly Pro subscription unlocks the full scale catalog, vertical movement for selected scales, and the additional lesson. All ads are hidden while Pro is active. SUPPORTED TUNING Designed for a six-string guitar in E A D G B E standard tuning. Other tunings are currently unsupported. Japanese and English interfaces, with light and dark appearance options. SUBSCRIPTION Pro is an auto-renewable monthly subscription. See the localized store price in the app and the purchase confirmation sheet. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account subscription settings after purchase. Privacy policy: https://shiga15679-crypto.github.io/apps/scale-memory/privacy/ Terms of use (Apple standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CrossMetronome3 screens
Guitar Scale Memory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CrossMetronome at none against Guitar Scale Memory's shown. Guitar Scale Memory's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CrossMetronome sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Guitar Scale Memory sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
CrossMetronome versus Guitar Scale Memory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossMetronomeGuitar Scale Memory
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuya HommaSHOICHI HASEGAWA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CrossMetronome

One-time2
  • コーヒーをおごる$1.99
  • 広告を永久削除$3.99
1 purchases

Guitar Scale Memory

Subscriptions1
  • Guitar Scale Memory Pro$1.991 Month

Questions

Is CrossMetronome free?
CrossMetronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Guitar Scale Memory free?
Guitar Scale Memory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CrossMetronome or Guitar Scale Memory have ads?
Guitar Scale Memory shows ads; CrossMetronome does not.

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