Comparison

Set Theory Calculator vs Contrapunctus

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

Head to head
About

Set Theory Calculator

This app analyzes musical pitch class sets using post-tonal theory. It calculates normal and prime forms, displays Forte numbers, and generates interval class vectors. Users can also transpose, invert, complement, and play sets as melodies or chords, with an included overview of set theory.

Highlights
  • Calculate Normal Form and Prime Form
  • Display Forte Number
  • Calculate interval class vector
  • Transpose and invert sets
  • Display set matrix
  • Sort, invert, or complement sets
  • Play sets as melody or chord
Features
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Set Theory Calculator is a musical set theory analysis tool and compositional aid. Using the app, you can define pitch class sets, then analyze and perform various musical set theory operations on the sets. For pitch sets you define, the app will: * Calculate Normal Form and Prime Form * Display the Forte Number * Calculate the interval class vector * Show transposed and inverted sets * Display a set matrix * Sort, invert or complement the set * Play the notes of the set as a melody or chord The app also includes a comprehensive written overview of musical set theory. Composers like Arnold Schoenberg, Alban Berg and Anton Webern employed set theory techniques to organize the pitch content of their works.

About

Contrapunctus

Create a second, independent musical line to accompany your melody. Draw or import music, and the app generates compliant counterpoint, offering various options and customization. Export your compositions in standard formats for use in other music software.

Highlights
  • Generate independent counterpoint melodies
  • Draw melodies or import MIDI/MusicXML
  • Real-time rule engine for voice-leading
  • Customizable voice movement and harmony
  • Standard notation preview
  • MIDI and MusicXML export
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Give your melody a second voice. Contrapunctus writes counterpoint. Draw a melody on a simple grid — or import a MIDI or MusicXML file — and it composes a genuinely independent second line against it: real first-species counterpoint, obeying the voice-leading rules right down to the cadence. HOW IT WORKS • Draw a melody on the timeline (leave a gap for a rest), import MIDI/MusicXML, or type it in. • Contrapunctus generates a legal counter-line above or below, updating live. • Cycle the distinct valid options — ranked best first — and pick the one your ear likes. • Shape it with two dials: how strictly it favors sweet 3rds and 6ths, and how independently the voice moves. WHAT'S INSIDE • A real rule engine — no parallel fifths or octaves, proper cadences, and a musica-ficta toggle that raises the leading tone in modal keys. • Works in every mode: major, dorian, aeolian and the rest. • Live standard-notation preview of both voices. • MIDI and MusicXML import and export — for MuseScore, Sibelius, Dorico, Finale, or your DAW. • Fully offline. No account, no sign-in, no ads, no in-app purchases. • Private by design — Contrapunctus collects nothing. Your music never leaves your phone unless you export it. Contrapunctus is by Songdeed.

Screenshots

Set Theory Calculator4 screens
Contrapunctus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Contrapunctus at 3 against Set Theory Calculator's 1. Contrapunctus also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Set Theory Calculator's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Set Theory Calculator costs $3.99 and Contrapunctus $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Set Theory Calculator against 5.0 for Contrapunctus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Set Theory Calculator versus Contrapunctus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSet Theory CalculatorContrapunctus
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperL TomlinEVAN TRACEN POWERS

Customer experience

Set Theory Calculator

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Contrapunctus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Set Theory Calculator

No in-app purchases

None

Contrapunctus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Set Theory Calculator free?
Set Theory Calculator costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Contrapunctus free?
Contrapunctus costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Set Theory Calculator or Contrapunctus?
Set Theory Calculator and Contrapunctus are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Set Theory Calculator or Contrapunctus have ads?
Neither Set Theory Calculator nor Contrapunctus shows ads.

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