Comparison

PolyCyclo vs MD

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

Head to head
About

PolyCyclo

Features
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Use PolyCyclo as a visual metronome. Set any whole-number tempo from 40 to 240 BPM, find a tempo with Tap, and turn on an independent reference pulse. Watch rhythm take shape as moving points, glowing traces, and polygons. Swipe between rhythms and sound sets, edit the pattern, save favorites with the star, and share a loop as MP4. Without an account or purchase, BPM, Tap Tempo, and the reference pulse are unlimited. Playback, the existing editing controls, star saves, and short watermarked MP4 export (15 seconds at 720p) are also included. Choose from the included selection of rhythms and sound sets. PolyCyclo Studio is an optional, one-time, non-consumable purchase. It unlocks all 312 rhythm presets, all 16 sound sets, watermark-free MP4 export up to 60 seconds at 1080p, and background playback. Restore the purchase any time from Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MD

Features
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MD-SQUARE is a landscape performance app that puts drum pads and a keyboard on one screen β€” inspired by compact MIDI controllers. DRUM PADS β€’ 2Γ—4 pad grid with Bank A/B β€’ Multiple drum kits β€’ Optional pad artwork KEYBOARD & SOUND β€’ On-screen keyboard with octave shift β€’ Multiple synth voices β€’ Cutoff, resonance, attack, release, and reverb knobs β€’ Pitch bend strip and mod control β€’ Arpeggiator (ARP) β€’ Dedicated keyboard reverb toggle SEQUENCER β€’ Built-in beat patterns (2 / 4 / 8 / 16) β€’ BPM, swing, and tap tempo β€’ Step indicator while playing RECORD & MIDI β€’ Record your performance and share takes β€’ MIDI input support (keys + drum channel) Built for jamming, idea sketching, and controller-style play β€” all in landscape on iPhone.

Screenshots

PolyCyclo4 screens
MD1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PolyCyclo at Free against MD's $0.49. PolyCyclo also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). MD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support 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

PolyCyclo is free to download; MD costs $0.49 up front. PolyCyclo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
PolyCyclo versus MD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolyCycloMD
PriceFree β€” better$0.49
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaichi UmekiKouki Yoshimoto

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PolyCyclo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Access14 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

MD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PolyCyclo free?
PolyCyclo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MD free?
MD costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do PolyCyclo or MD have ads?
Neither PolyCyclo nor MD shows ads.

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