Comparison

MelodyLab vs AloneQuartet

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

Head to head
About

MelodyLab

Record yourself playing an instrument or singing, then layer additional recordings to build a complete song. Export your multi-track musical creations as videos to share with others. Become your own band with this intuitive music creation tool.

Highlights
  • Multi-track video recording
  • Layered audio recordings
  • Create original songs
  • Export video to photo album
  • Share with friends
  • Import existing videos
  • Adjust volumes and re-record
Features
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Record a video of yourself when you play an instrument or sing, then add more recordings and create your own song. When finished, export video to photo album and share it with your friends. With MelodyLab you can be your own band! Instructions: 1. Start MelodyLab, select 'New Project' and name it. 2. Select project in list and click 'Open'. 3. When you open your project, the first recording box is already selected. Just tap 'Record' when you are ready to record. When you are done, tap 'Stop'. If you're not satisfied, press record again. 4. Choose another recording box and tap 'Record'. Repeat this procedure until you have filled all the boxes and are satisfied with your recordings. 5. You can re-record any frame in which order you like. 6. Select Play to see your result and maybe adjust volumes. 7. When finished click Export to save video to photo album. Tip: In settings you can choose which camera and microphone to use. You can also adjust the video quality. Always use earphones to get rid of feedback/echoing * You can also start by importing a video from your album. Maybe cooperate with a talented singer/drummer/guitarist? Support: info@melody-lab.com

About

AloneQuartet

Easily create split-screen videos with up to four panels. Record directly in each panel, import existing footage, and adjust individual volumes for a polished final product. Offers features like overlay recording and video trimming.

Highlights
  • 4-panel split video creation
  • Record directly in each panel
  • Import videos from camera roll
  • Individual volume control per panel
  • Video trimming function
  • Overlay recording
Features
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This is the prepaid version of the app with the same name. Please use this version if you need prepayment for Apple School Manager, etc. AloneQuartet is an app that makes it super easy to create 4-panel split videos. ◆Features - Record videos in each of the 4 panels using the camera - Switch between front and rear cameras - Record new videos while watching previously recorded panels - Save recorded videos to camera roll - Import videos from camera roll - No time limit for long recordings - Real-time microphone feedback during recording - Bluetooth headphone and speaker support - AirPlay device compatibility - Built-in click function (simple metronome) - iPad large screen support - Individual volume control for each panel - Video trim function to set start/end times ◆How to use ◆◆Preview Tap any of the 4 panels to display camera preview. ◆◆Camera switching Press CAMERA on the right to switch between front and rear cameras. ◆◆Recording Press REC on the right while in preview mode to start recording. ◆◆Overlay recording When you start recording, previously recorded panels will play back while the target panel records. ◆◆Playback Press PLAY on the right to start playback. ◆◆Stop Press STOP on the right to stop recording/playback. ◆◆Mix Press MIX on the right to go to the MIX screen. Select the mix format and press preview or save to mix. ◆◆Volume control Adjust individual volume for each panel with volume sliders. Create balanced audio during mixing. ◆◆Video trim Set start/end times for recorded videos. Extract only needed parts for precise editing. ◆◆Data saving Save data to Photos app. Press the button at the top right of a panel and select save to Photos. ◆◆Data loading From an empty panel, press the top right button and select load from Photos. ◆◆Metronome function From SETTINGS, turn on click sound and set volume, tempo, etc. Click sound starts when recording begins. ◆◆Audio feedback function From SETTINGS, turn on audio feedback and set volume, etc. You can hear input audio through headphones. ◆◆iPad support Supports iPad sizes with wider, more visible screens. Also supports iPad Pro multiple screens. ◆◆Multi-language support Supports Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Korean, French, and Spanish. Thank you for reading. We plan to add more convenient features in the future, so please look forward to it.

Screenshots

MelodyLab1 screens
AloneQuartet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MelodyLab at 4.3 against AloneQuartet's 3.1. MelodyLab also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. AloneQuartet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MelodyLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MelodyLab holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MelodyLab has 175 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of MelodyLab's written reviews are positive against 33% of AloneQuartet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MelodyLab ships an update every 2 months, AloneQuartet monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MelodyLab versus AloneQuartet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMelodyLabAloneQuartet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (175 ratings) — better3.1 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings175 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMats ErikssonNaoto Sasaki

Customer experience

MelodyLab

All ratings175 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral16.5%
Negative33.0%

AloneQuartet

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

MelodyLab

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes when exporting videos
  • App crashes when attempting to record
  • Sync issues causing audio to play out of time
  • App freezes after naming new project
  • Recording stops after a few seconds on older devices
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  • Previously deleted audio plays during re-recording
  • App crashes during playback
  • Camera won't activate when recording
  • App closes when selecting record button
  • Export screen goes blank
  • Export doesn't save to camera roll despite confirmation
  • App crashes when opening previously created projects
  • Lag and delay issues, especially with Bluetooth enabled

Requested features

12 requests
  • Bluetooth headphone and wireless mic support
  • Metronome functionality built into app
  • Ability to re-record individual tracks/windows
  • More layout options beyond 2x2, 3x3, and 4x4
  • Inter-app audio support for external music apps
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  • Ability to crop or shorten individual sections
  • Delete recorded videos without re-recording
  • Pause and rewind during recording
  • Mac/desktop version of the app
  • Online collaboration/jam session feature
  • Filters and collage options for videos
  • Recover deleted projects functionality

AloneQuartet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MelodyLab

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AloneQuartet

One-time1
  • Unlimited Option$2.99

Questions

Is MelodyLab free?
MelodyLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AloneQuartet free?
AloneQuartet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MelodyLab or AloneQuartet?
MelodyLab is rated higher. MelodyLab averages 4.3 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while AloneQuartet averages 3.1 from 7 ratings.
Do MelodyLab or AloneQuartet have ads?
AloneQuartet shows ads; MelodyLab does not.
Which is updated more often, MelodyLab or AloneQuartet?
MelodyLab ships an update every 2 months, and AloneQuartet monthly. Most recently, MelodyLab was updated on September 19, 2026 and AloneQuartet on September 13, 2026.

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