Comparison

Maqam Analyzer vs BC JAM

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

Head to head
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

BC JAM

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BC JAM is a precision metronome built by a professional musician with 25 years of stage experience — designed for practice, rehearsal, and live performance. FEATURES: • Sample-accurate metronome with a wide range of sounds and time signatures • BPM Finder — detect the tempo of any song or beat using your microphone • Save and organize your songs with their own tempo, sound, and time signature settings • Group Sync — connect multiple devices over Wi-Fi and keep everyone locked to the same beat, perfect for full bands and ensembles • Clean, distraction-free interface built for the stage and the practice room GROUP SYNC TIPS: For the most stable multi-device sync, we recommend a Wi-Fi 7 router and wired headphones/earphones where possible — this minimizes network and audio latency for the tightest possible timing between devices. Whether you're practicing alone or syncing a full band across the stage, BC JAM keeps everyone exactly on time.

Screenshots

Maqam Analyzer4 screens
BC JAM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maqam Analyzer at none against BC JAM's 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. BC JAM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Maqam Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Maqam Analyzer versus BC JAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaqam AnalyzerBC JAM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB25 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFadi Batarsehismail Baris Cekergil

In-app purchases

None

Maqam Analyzer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BC JAM

One-time1
  • VIP Unlock$8.99

Questions

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

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