Comparison

Maqam Analyzer vs BrayerMaqam

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

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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.

About

BrayerMaqam

This app transforms your phone into a controller for musical instruments, allowing you to instantly select maqamat and their quarter-tones. It offers real-time, in-tune performance for keyboards and DAWs, with extensive instrument profile support.

Highlights
  • Maqam and quarter-tone controller
  • Real-time, in-tune performance
  • 67 built-in instrument profiles
  • Wireless or USB connectivity
  • DAW integration via desktop bridge
  • Transpose to any key
Features
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BrayerMaqam turns your phone into a maqam controller for your keyboard, organ and computer (DAW). Choose the maqam and its quarter-tones on your phone, and your instrument plays them instantly - in tune, in real time, with no menu-diving on the keyboard. FEATURES - Authentic quarter-tone tuning for the maqamat: play Bayati, Rast, Saba, Hijaz and more, perfectly in tune. - 67 built-in instrument profiles for popular keyboards and organs. - Wireless or USB: send the maqam over Wi-Fi or a cable. - DAW support: perform quarter-tones live in Cubase, Ableton and more via the included desktop bridge. - Transpose to any key while keeping the quarter-tones perfect. - Built for the stage: configure once and play. SUPPORTED KEYBOARDS & ORGANS (67 models) Korg: Kronos, M3, microX, Nautilus, OASYS, P500, Pa1000, Pa1X, Pa2X, Pa3X, Pa4X, Pa50, Pa500, Pa55Tr, Pa5X, Pa60, Pa600, Pa600QT, Pa700, Pa80, Pa800, Pa900, Triton, Triton Classic, Triton Extreme, Triton Karma, Triton LE, Triton Studio, Triton TR, X50, Z1 Yamaha: Genos, Genos2, Montage, Motif, Motif XF, Motif XS, PSR, PSR-A2000, PSR-A3000, PSR-A5000, PSR-S900, PSR-S910, PSR-S950, PSR-S970, PSR-S975, PSR-SX600, PSR-SX700, PSR-SX900, Tyros, Tyros2, Tyros3, Tyros4, Tyros5 Ketron: Audya, SD1, SD5, SD9, Vega Roland: AX-Synth, EA-7, FA, Fantom, GS Kurzweil: K2000, K2600 Native Instruments: Kontakt Made by musicians, for musicians - for weddings, concerts and the studio. Try it free for 30 days. Unlock everything forever with one single purchase - no subscription.

Screenshots

Maqam Analyzer4 screens
BrayerMaqam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Maqam Analyzer at 100% against BrayerMaqam's 0%. Maqam Analyzer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BrayerMaqam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Maqam Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Maqam Analyzer versus BrayerMaqam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaqam AnalyzerBrayerMaqam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB24 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFadi BatarsehNaor Brayer

Customer experience

Maqam Analyzer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BrayerMaqam

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Maqam Analyzer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BrayerMaqam

One-time1
  • Full Access$79.99

Questions

Is Maqam Analyzer free?
Maqam Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrayerMaqam free?
BrayerMaqam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Maqam Analyzer or BrayerMaqam have ads?
Neither Maqam Analyzer nor BrayerMaqam shows ads.

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