Rhythm Scene vs MeanTones
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rhythm Scene
This digital publication offers articles, interviews, and videos related to percussion music. It features new compositions, event listings, and industry news for percussionists and enthusiasts.
- Percussion articles and interviews
- Viral percussion videos
- Free R!Solo compositions
- Upcoming percussion events
- Latest percussion products and news
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Rhythm! Scene is the digital publication of the Percussive Arts Society. Published in February, April, June, August, October and December, this modern publication features unique articles, interviews with percussion composers and performers, viral videos, a free R!Solo composition, upcoming events, and the latest products and news from the percussion industry.
MeanTones
Explore the historical meantone tuning system used in Renaissance music. Learn about its principles, compare intervals to equal temperament, and test your knowledge with an interactive game.
- Meantone tuning system explanation
- Interactive piano and organ
- Interval comparison charts
- Background information on tuning
- Historical timeline
- Meantone knowledge game
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Why is that wolf lurking in the clavichord? Because it skulks along with the meantone tuning system, used by most keyboards of the 16th and 17th centuries. What is quarter-comma meantone temperament and how does it work? Which problem does it solve, and which problem does it create? MeanTones answers your questions with some math, some music, and lots of fun. Choose a note and an interval to play on the Piano, or switch to the Cheesy Organ if you’re brave. Either way, you’ll hear the interval in meantone, and you’ll see a complete chart of the numbers comparing it to the same interval in equal temperament. The Background Information explains the meantone tuning system in detail, and the Timeline puts it all in perspective. Press “Play Game” to put your knowledge to the test. You see and hear an interval, and quick — is it a wolf? If you’re right, you add a new layer of bricks to your house. But if you’re wrong, the wolf will huff and puff and blow your house down!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rhythm Scene at 100% against MeanTones's 0%. Rhythm Scene also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Rhythm Scene is free to download; MeanTones costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rhythm Scene holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Rhythm Scene's written reviews are positive against 0% of MeanTones's.
Rhythm Scene ships an update every 15 months, MeanTones every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rhythm Scene | MeanTones |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PAS (Percussive Arts Society) | Lucy Hudson |
Customer experience
Rhythm Scene
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In-app purchases
Rhythm Scene
No in-app purchases
MeanTones
No in-app purchases
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