Comparison

Maqamat vs Maqam Analyzer

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

Head to head
About

Maqamat

Explore the intricate world of Middle Eastern music with a comprehensive guide to its scales. Discover over 35 Maqams, each accompanied by audio examples. Seamlessly navigate between different Maqams by interacting with the displayed ajnas.

Highlights
  • Guide to Maqams
  • Over 35 Maqams included
  • Audio examples for each Maqam
  • Interactive ajnas navigation
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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A simple guide to the Maqams or scales used in middle eastern music. Over 35 Maqams are included with audio. You can navigate from one maqam to another by clicking on one of the displayed ajnas.

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.

Screenshots

Maqamat4 screens
Maqam Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maqam Analyzer at none against Maqamat's 1. Maqam Analyzer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Maqamat's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Maqamat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Maqam Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Maqamat against 4.3 for Maqam Analyzer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maqamat has 38 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Maqamat's written reviews are positive against 100% of Maqam Analyzer's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Maqamat versus Maqam Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaqamatMaqam Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (38 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB189 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDimorphic, LLCFadi Batarseh

Customer experience

Maqamat

All ratings38 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative20.6%

Maqam Analyzer

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Maqamat

One-time1
  • Premium$0.99
None

Maqam Analyzer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maqamat free?
Maqamat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maqam Analyzer free?
Maqam Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Maqamat or Maqam Analyzer?
Maqamat is rated higher. Maqamat averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Maqam Analyzer averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Maqamat or Maqam Analyzer have ads?
Neither Maqamat nor Maqam Analyzer shows ads.

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