Comparison

Earback vs Maqam Analyzer

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

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About

Earback

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Record, hear it back instantly, and keep improving. Earback is a recorder for practicing by comparing a reference with your own takes—on one screen, over and over. The moment you stop recording, your own take starts looping, so there's no jumping between apps and your practice never breaks. Great for singing, karaoke and vocal training, instrument phrases, speech and articulation, language shadowing, lines and reading aloud, or impressions—for anyone who wants to get closer to a reference, repeat the same spot, or check it slowly. ■ Hear it back the moment you record The reference and your recordings live on one screen. Recording starts looping the instant you finish, so you can replay it as many times as you like. ■ Change speed, keep the pitch 0.3–4× speed with pitch preserved. "Stepped speed" gradually speeds up from a slow check to full tempo. ■ Three ways to compare - Alternate — reference and take back to back → notice what's different - Together — layer both at once → check timing and harmony - Sequence — play from a chosen row downward → check it as a whole ■ Any reference you like Set a reference from an audio file, Apple Music, or another recording. Trim just the part you need (up to 15s) and repeat only that. ■ Record your way "Auto-record to match the reference" or "record while held." Count-in before recording and automatic silence trimming included. You can also record while the reference plays (sing/play along; earphones recommended). ■ Show lyrics or a script Display them fixed, or "scroll" them in time with playback. Adjust color, size and position per character. ■ Check it slowly Slow the reference to 0.2–1× (pitch preserved). Drop anchors to practice tricky phrasing in parts. ■ Easy to organize Folders, favorites, notes, and export (share). A "Try it" set (a reference plus two recordings) is included from the first launch, so you can experience side-by-side comparison right away. —— Pricing —— Free to use with every feature (up to 3 practice files, 15-second recordings, with a banner ad). A one-time ¥600 purchase removes ads and unlocks unlimited files and 60-second recordings. No feature locks, no trial period. Supported formats: m4a / mp3 / wav / aac / caf Your recordings are stored on your device.

About

Maqam Analyzer

Instantly identify Arabic maqams, microtones, and tempo from live audio or uploaded files. Explore a comprehensive library of maqamat with detailed scale structures and emotional characteristics. This tool enhances understanding and skill development for Arabic music enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Real-time maqam detection
  • Audio file analysis
  • BPM and tempo detection
  • Modulation timeline
  • Quarter-tone pitch histogram
  • Maqam reference library
Features
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اكتشف أسرار الموسيقى العربية من خلال تحليل المقامات في الوقت الفعلي، واكتشاف النغمات الدقيقة (Microtones) بما فيها أرباع الأصوات، والحصول على تحليل فوري للسلالم الموسيقية والتنقلات المقامية (Modulations)، مما يساعد الموسيقيين من جميع المستويات على فهم الموسيقى بعمق أكبر وتطوير مهاراتهم الموسيقية. Maqam Analyzer is the ultimate tool for musicians, students, and enthusiasts of Arabic and Middle Eastern music. Whether you're playing an oud, listening to a recording, or exploring a new melody, Maqam Analyzer instantly identifies the maqam scale, tonic note, and tempo of any music — in real time. Live Microphone Analysis Hold your device near any instrument or speaker and let Maqam Analyzer listen. Within seconds, it detects the active maqam, updates live as you play, and delivers a full analysis including confidence score, tonic (key), BPM, and the complete scale structure with interval cents. Upload & Analyze Already have a recording? Upload any audio file and get a deep analysis: maqam classification with probability rankings, tonic detection, tempo (BPM), modulation timeline showing how the maqam shifts across the track, and a quarter-tone pitch histogram. Maqam Reference Library Explore a comprehensive library of Arabic maqamat — Rast, Bayati, Hijaz, Nahawand, Saba, Kurd, and many more. Each entry includes the full scale structure, interval breakdown in cents, microtonal (quarter-tone) notes, emotional character, and common modulations. Quarter-Tone Support Arabic music uses microtonal intervals not found in Western scales. Maqam Analyzer natively understands and detects quarter-tones, giving you accurate results that Western music apps simply can't provide. Key Features: • Real-time maqam detection via microphone • Upload & analyze audio files (MP3, WAV, and more) • BPM / tempo detection • Modulation timeline — see when the maqam changes • Quarter-tone pitch histogram • Full maqam library with scale visualizations • Note display in Letter names or Solfège • On-device processing — your audio never leaves your device • Clean, dark-themed interface optimized for mobile Privacy First All audio processing happens entirely on your device. No audio is ever uploaded or stored on our servers. Whether you're a performer, composer, music teacher, or simply a curious listener, Maqam Analyzer brings the rich tradition of Arabic maqam music to your fingertips.

Screenshots

Earback4 screens
Maqam Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maqam Analyzer at none against Earback's 1. Maqam Analyzer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Earback sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Maqam Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Earback versus Maqam Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarbackMaqam Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB189 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSHOTARO TAKAHASHIFadi Batarseh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Earback

One-time1
  • Upgrade$3.99
None

Maqam Analyzer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Earback free?
Earback is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maqam Analyzer free?
Maqam Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Earback or Maqam Analyzer have ads?
Earback shows ads; Maqam Analyzer does not.

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