Omnisound vs NotePulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Omnisound
Create music instantly with a playable electronic chord instrument inspired by 1980s synths. Tap chords, sweep across sonic strings, and add rhythm without needing music theory or complex setup. It's perfect for songwriters, beginners, and vintage synth enthusiasts.
- Playable electronic chord instrument
- Inspired by 1980s synth-harps
- Instant music creation
- Audio Unit plugin support
- MIDI in and out
- Record chords, strums, and melodies
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Omnisound is a playable electronic chord instrument inspired by the classic synth-harps of the 1980s. Tap a chord, sweep your finger across the sonic strings, add a rhythm and you're making music in seconds. No theory, no setup. Whether you're a songwriter sketching ideas, a beginner who wants to sound great instantly, or you just love the warm, retro character of vintage electronic instruments, Omnisound puts a whole band under your fingertips. Use it on its own, or drop it straight into GarageBand, Logic, AUM and other apps as an Audio Unit plugin on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Play it live on the touchscreen and record every chord, strum, and melody right into your project. With full MIDI in and out, you can play Omnisound from any keyboard or controller, or use it to drive your other gear.
NotePulse
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NotePulse transforms MIDI files into an interactive visual learning experience, helping you connect the music you hear with piano keys and traditional musical notation. Watch notes approach a full 88-key piano keyboard in the synchronized Notes view, or switch to the Live Grand Staff to follow the performance as written music. Keyboard and Score modes help you understand where each note belongs on both the staff and the instrument. Features include: • Synchronized MIDI playback, animated notes, piano keyboard, and grand staff • Live Grand Staff with Keyboard and Score viewing modes • Multi-track playback using SoundFont instruments • General MIDI instrument playback and per-track instrument selection • Adjustable playback speed for focused practice • A–B looping for repeating difficult sections • Track controls for mute, solo, volume, pan, transpose, color, and instrument selection • Left- and right-hand guidance • Score quantization and adjustable staff presentation • Support for user-selected MIDI and compatible SoundFont files • Online MIDI catalog with downloadable songs for offline use • Downloadable NotePulse Sound Library • Session import and export • Adaptive layouts for iPhone and iPad • Built-in starter music for getting started immediately NotePulse is designed for musicians, students, educators, and anyone interested in exploring how MIDI performances translate into piano movement and traditional musical notation. Import your own MIDI files through the Files app, explore downloadable music from the NotePulse catalog, or use the included starter collection. NotePulse remembers your practice settings, track configuration, visualization preferences, instrument selections, loops, and playback position for individual MIDI files. Your imported MIDI, SoundFont, and session files are processed locally on your device. Online catalog content and the NotePulse Sound Library are downloaded only when needed. No account is required. See the Music. Feel the Pulse.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Omnisound at every 3 days against NotePulse's every 10 days. Omnisound also leads on chart position (#76 vs unranked). On price, ads, 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
Omnisound costs $0.99 and NotePulse $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Omnisound ships an update every 3 days, NotePulse every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Omnisound | NotePulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #76 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Konstantin Torsten Schutz | Noorcon Inc. |
In-app purchases
Omnisound
No in-app purchases
NotePulse
No in-app purchases









