Comparison

Busker Live FX vs Harmonizer

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

Head to head
About

Busker Live FX

Features
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Busker Live FX is a live guitar and vocal multi-effects app for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Connect instruments and microphones through an external audio interface, then control effects, your mix, backing tracks, loops and performance recording in one app. A console for each device β€’ Mac and landscape iPad: channel details, channel strips and MR/Looper/Record in three columns β€’ Portrait iPad: transport panels arranged side by side below the console β€’ iPhone: bottom tabs for channel details, channel strips and playback/recording β€’ Mac: select an external interface independently of the system default Independent channels and effects β€’ Up to four inputs, depending on your interface, with Guitar or Vocal on each channel β€’ Guitar: Tuner, Gate, Compressor, EQ, Boost, NAM AMP, IR, Doubler, Chorus, Delay and Reverb β€’ Vocal: Gate, Preamp, Compressor, EQ, De-esser, Pitch Correction, two-voice Harmony and Reverb β€’ Input gain, Pan, output faders, Mute/Solo and stereo Main output Perform and record β€’ One stereo loop up to 60 seconds, with overdubbing, Undo and Clear β€’ Import backing audio, see position and total time, and shift KEY by βˆ’3…+3 semitones β€’ Record enabled inputs, loaded MR, active loop and final MIX as stereo 24-bit WAV files β€’ Pause/resume within a Take; browse, preview and share individual files or a whole Take β€’ MIDI mapping by input channel and Guitar/Vocal type, All MIDI channels and MIDI Learn β€’ Save presets, edit names together and delete from the library All app features are free. No login or subscription is required. Presets and recordings are stored per device and do not automatically sync between devices. Requirements Requires iOS/iPadOS 17 or later, or macOS 14 or later, a compatible external audio interface and microphone permission. Built-in audio and AirPods are not treated as external interfaces for live input. Adapters, power and drivers depend on your interface. Latency and available processing capacity depend on your device, interface and buffer settings. User manual: https://buskerlivefx.pickandtune.com/manual Support: support@pickandtune.com

About

Harmonizer

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Harmonizer - AUv3 is a real-time vocal harmonizer for iPhone and iPad. Sing into a microphone, select piano keys or chord pads, and hear live harmonies with low latency. Use it as a standalone instrument or load it as an AUv3 effect in compatible hosts such as GarageBand and Logic Pro for iPad. Key Features: - Live Vocal Harmonies: Process your voice in real time with harmonies based on held notes, piano keys, chord pads, or connected MIDI input. - Standalone and AUv3: Use Harmonizer as a standalone app or as an AUv3 audio effect in compatible music apps. Record the harmonized result directly in your host project. - Chord Pads: Play and hold chords with touch pads. Move between pads naturally, prepare the next chord while another is held, and use multiple octave ranges within each pad. - Audio Controls: Adjust dry vocal level, harmony level, output gain, and, in the standalone app, reverb amount and space preset. - Custom Chord Sets: Create, rename, duplicate, edit, and delete chord sets for different songs or performances. Choose the number of pads, chord roots, qualities, octaves, and pad layouts. - Piano Keyboard: Play with a multitouch piano keyboard designed for live performance. Choose Glide mode for sliding notes or Scroll mode to move across the keyboard while continuing to play. - iPad Dual Keyboard: On iPad, use two independent keyboard rows with separate positions for wider playing ranges. - MIDI Input: Use connected MIDI keyboards and controllers to play harmonies. MIDI works with chord pads and keys, including AUv3 host MIDI where supported. - MIDI Mapping: Map MIDI notes to chord pad positions and map MIDI knobs to key mixing controls such as Dry, Harmony, Reverb, and Output level. - Hand Control: Optionally control chord pads using the front camera. Hover over a pad with your hand and pinch to hold its chord. Includes a short tutorial plus low-light, no-hand, and multiple-hand guidance. - Local Processing: Microphone audio, camera input, chord sets, and performance settings stay on your device. Harmonizer does not upload or sell your audio or camera data. Enjoy!

Screenshots

Busker Live FX4 screens
Harmonizer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Harmonizer at none against Busker Live FX's 3. Busker Live FX's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Busker Live FX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Harmonizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Busker Live FX versus Harmonizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBusker Live FXHarmonizer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysβ€”
AdsNoβ€”
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betterβ€”
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMINJUNG CHOPeter Hafner

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Busker Live FX

Subscriptions2
  • Busker Live FX Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Busker Live FX Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Busker Live FX Pro (Lifetime)$79.99
None

Harmonizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Busker Live FX free?
Busker Live FX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Harmonizer free?
Harmonizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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