Comparison

SpolaSong vs Forma

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

Head to head
About

SpolaSong

Features
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SpolaSong turns your iPhone or iPad into a versatile musical instrument for playing, rehearsing and performing. Play directly from the on-screen keyboard, combine sounds, adjust effects and organize your songs into setlists so everything you need is ready for rehearsals and live performances. KEY FEATURES β€’ On-screen keyboard for playing directly on your device β€’ Up to 4 simultaneous parts/sounds β€’ Volume, pan, reverb and EQ controls β€’ Chorus and Delay effects β€’ Tonal Pad for sustained notes and harmonic layers β€’ Split, tuning, octave and velocity controls β€’ Setlists with songs and sections such as Intro, Verse, Chorus and Solo β€’ Stage Mode with large, simple controls for live performance β€’ Import SoundFonts in .sf2 format β€’ External MIDI support on compatible devices β€’ MIDI Learn for mapping your keyboard controls β€’ Optimized interface for iPhone and iPad β€’ Available in Portuguese, English and Spanish SpolaSong does not require an external MIDI keyboard. You can play directly on the on-screen keys and explore the app using only your iPhone or iPad. Some sounds are downloaded from the internet the first time they are used. Once loaded, they are available for use within the app. Whether you are practicing, rehearsing or performing live, SpolaSong brings instruments, controls, effects, setlists and Stage Mode together in one interface.

About

Forma

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Build a track in seconds with Forma. Forma is a mobile-first music lab for creating original tracks fast. Pick a style, set the mood, build a track, then swipe through stems to try new versions instantly. Whether you're making content for social, video, podcasts, brand work, or just sketching musical ideas, Forma gives you a fast, intuitive way to shape music without opening a full DAW. HOW IT WORKS - Pick a genre direction - Set the tempo and feel - Build a track from curated stems - Swipe to swap drums, bass, lead, or synth - Explore new versions of the same idea in seconds WHY CREATORS USE FORMA - Fast track creation - Cleared for commercial use in your own projects - Effortless stem swapping - Clean, mobile-first experience - Great for content creators, artists, producers, and beginners CREATE WITH CONTROL Forma gives you a structured way to shape your sound while keeping the process fast and inspiring. Start with a direction, then refine the feel by changing individual elements of the track. PERFECT FOR - Social content - Video creators - Podcast intros and backgrounds - Sketching musical ideas on the go - Content that needs cleared music No complex setup. No steep learning curve. Just pick a direction and start building. LICENSING Tracks you export are licensed for use in your own commercial projects. SUBSCRIPTION Forma offers auto-renewing subscriptions to unlock unlimited stem swaps, regenerations, and exports: - Unlimited Creator (Monthly) - Unlimited Creator (Annual) Pricing is shown in the app before purchase and varies by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically at the same price and duration unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account settings. Credits (e.g. 100 Credits) are a separate one-time purchase and are not part of the subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://brancolabsltd.com/forma/privacy.html

Screenshots

SpolaSong3 screens
Forma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpolaSong at none against Forma's 3. SpolaSong also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support 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. Forma sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SpolaSong asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SpolaSong versus Forma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpolaSongForma
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better18.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size392 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.R. PROCESSAMENTO DE DADOS E SERVIÇOS SS LTDABranco Labs

In-app purchases

None

SpolaSong

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Forma

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Creator (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Creator (Annual)$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • 100 Credits$5.99

Questions

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

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