Comparison

SessionBand EDM 1 vs OnKey

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

Head to head
About

SessionBand EDM 1

Easily create professional-sounding Electronic Dance Music tracks using your own chords. This app offers a vast library of loops and intuitive tools for quick song creation, regardless of musical experience.

Highlights
  • Chord-based loop creation
  • 15 diverse EDM styles
  • Over 17,000 loops
  • Automated mixing
  • Real-time tempo shift
  • Audiobus compatibility
  • Royalty-free track creation
Currently charting
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Create stunning EDM (Electronic Dance Music) tracks to your own chords in minutes with the dedicated EDM version of the award-winning SessionBand app - the world’s only chord-based loop app. “This is one of the most powerful EDM apps available and you will definitely feel that power when you create your own tracks“ AppPicker “Perfect for songwriters, singers, producers and music newbies“ 148 Apps “Remarkably polished“ Forbes “Create like a master“ Engadget Create powerful EDM tracks to your own chords in minutes with SessionBand - the world's only chord-based loop app. It's the quickest way to produce your own complete, studio-quality Electronic Dance Music – wherever you are and whatever your level of ability. Volume 1 includes 15 fresh and diverse EDM styles recorded exclusively for SessionBand by Polish dance music producers Loopoholics. Everything you need to produce your own inspirational EDM tracks with over 17,000 razor-sharp, chord-based loops included in the download. Create your own royalty-free tracks in minutes with dirty saws, melodic arps, nasty leads and massive basslines – sounds inspired by EDM giants from Daft Punk, Avicii and Nero to Hardwell, EDX and Nicky Romero. Whether you understand music or not, this is the one music app that's focused on delivering you complete, finished tracks in minutes. Whether you're a songwriter, producer or simply addicted to dance music, SessionBand EDM instantly converts the chords you select into great-sounding, high-energy audio. And with a host of pro features like automated mixing, auto-transpose, one-touch live recording, real-time tempo shift and Audiobus compatibility - allowing you to seamlessly export our unique content into other top music apps like GarageBand - it has never been easier or quicker to create your own studio-quality dance music - even if you can't play a note! Create your own royalty-free dance anthems in minutes with this SessionBand app – a top 10 paid music app in 36 countries since launch. Preview the loops at sessionbandapp.com The fastest way to create studio-quality EDM... • Simply pick one of 15 EDM styles • Choose your chords • Stretch or shorten loops in seconds • Build up your track in minutes • Instantly hear your track across all 15 different EDM styles and tempos • Auto - transpose your entire track • Mix your track (manual or automated) • Adjust track tempo (+/- 15%) • Record direct to audio • Copy straight to other music apps (if you want to) • Share with the world! You don't have to be a musician or a producer to make your own great-sounding EDM tracks and release them ... • No musical experience required • Simple, intuitive interface allows easy chord selection and loop manipulation • Audition loops as you go • 'Track Builder' lets you build up full tracks quickly • Simple play, mix, transpose, record and export functions • Highly educational and great fun Create huge, bass-busting EDM anthems on the go! • All loops reside within the downloaded app • No internet access required once the app is downloaded • Create studio-quality dance music absolutely anywhere! • “This app makes it seem like you have a studio in your hand“ AppPicker Detailed Product Information • 15 popular EDM styles • Tempos between 125bpm and 128bpm • 10 chord variations for every root note in all 15 styles including 3 x 'slash' chords: maj; min; maj/6; min/7; sus2; sus4; m(b5); maj7; m7; m7/6; • Each of the 15 styles includes 15 alternative drum grooves and drum fills in addition to the 'main' drum pattern for that style. These alternative patterns include 'risers' and 'builds'. • All loops were recorded in Poland and produced in London, UK • The exclusive musical content in this app is not duplicated in any of the other SessionBand apps • All loops are offered royalty-free and can be used freely in your own works

About

OnKey

This app generates readable, note-based exercises for practicing scales and chords. It's ideal for musicians of all levels looking for a focused and efficient way to improve their technique and theory knowledge without manual preparation.

Highlights
  • Generate note-based exercises
  • Select scale or chord type
  • Transpose to any key
  • Set range and clef
  • Choose from various patterns
  • Add note names and time signatures
Features
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OnKey Scale Practice is a simple, effective tool that helps musicians practice scales and chords with clarity and focus. Just enter your preferences and instantly generate readable, note-based exercises—no more flipping through books or writing them out by hand. Perfect for warm-ups, technique drills, or theory work, whether you're a beginner or an advanced player. Features: Select your scale or chord type Transpose to any key Set your range and clef Choose from various patterns Add note names and time signatures Designed for flexibility. Built for clarity. For all instruments.

Screenshots

SessionBand EDM 14 screens
OnKey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SessionBand EDM 1 at 63% against OnKey's 0%. SessionBand EDM 1 also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). OnKey's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and price ($4.99 vs $8.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

SessionBand EDM 1 costs $8.99 and OnKey $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SessionBand EDM 1 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SessionBand EDM 1 has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of SessionBand EDM 1's written reviews are positive against 0% of OnKey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SessionBand EDM 1 ships an update every 6 months, OnKey every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
SessionBand EDM 1 versus OnKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessionBand EDM 1OnKey
Price$8.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.3 (11 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size972 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUK Music Apps LtdRea Meir

Customer experience

SessionBand EDM 1

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral27.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative26.3%

OnKey

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

SessionBand EDM 1

No in-app purchases

None

OnKey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SessionBand EDM 1 free?
SessionBand EDM 1 costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OnKey free?
OnKey costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SessionBand EDM 1 or OnKey?
SessionBand EDM 1 is rated higher. SessionBand EDM 1 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while OnKey averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SessionBand EDM 1 or OnKey have ads?
Neither SessionBand EDM 1 nor OnKey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SessionBand EDM 1 or OnKey?
SessionBand EDM 1 ships an update every 6 months, and OnKey every 2 months. Most recently, SessionBand EDM 1 was updated on November 6, 2026 and OnKey on November 3, 2026.

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