Comparison

PitchSetCalc vs Sync³ Remote

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

Head to head
About

PitchSetCalc

This music theory tool aids students and theorists in analyzing music using Set Theory. It calculates normal order, prime form, Forte number, and interval class vectors from user-inputted pitch class sets. The app also offers audio playback of entered sets as scales or simultaneities.

Highlights
  • Pitch class set entry via pitch wheel
  • Calculates normal order
  • Calculates prime form
  • Calculates Forte number
  • Calculates interval class vector
  • Audio playback of pitch sets
Features
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PitchSetCalc is a tool for music student and theorists that will help with the analysis of music using Set Theory. This app has a simple interface and works on both iPhone and iPad with iOS 10.0 and up. To enter in a new pitch class set, the user simply touches the pitches on the pitch wheel. As the pitches are entered, the app will calculate normal order, prime form, Forte number, and the interval class vector. The pitch wheel will display the pitches using sharps or flats. When the pitches are entered, each one will sound to give the user an idea of how the pitch class set sounds. There is also a playback function which will play the set as either a scale or simultaneity.

About

Sync³ Remote

This iPad app emulates the original Synclavier® Velocity-Pressure Keyboard interface with modern touch controls. It connects to your Synclavier³ installation via custom MIDI messages, offering full hardware integration. Multiple iPads can be used simultaneously for expanded studio control.

Highlights
  • Recreates Synclavier® Velocity-Pressure Keyboard interface
  • Modern touch-screen technology
  • Custom MIDI message communication
  • Complete Synclavier® hardware integration
  • Timbre design and Digital Memory Recorder panels
  • Supports multiple iPad control stations
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Sync³ Remote, formerly Synclavier® Touch, is an iPad app that faithfully recreates the original Synclavier® Velocity-Pressure Keyboard button interface using modern touch-screen technology. Sync³ Remote communicates with your Synclavier³ installation using custom MIDI messages. The integration with the Synclavier® hardware is complete - touching a button on the iPad lights the button on the VK for example. The VK buttons are organized in two panels - one for Timbre design, one for controlling the Digital Memory Recorder. And, two - or more - iPads could be used simultaneously to set up multiple remote control stations within your studio. This latest build operates Synclavier³ using the Synclavier Knob attached to the iPad.

Screenshots

PitchSetCalc2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sync³ Remote at 100% against PitchSetCalc's 50%. Sync³ Remote also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.5). PitchSetCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume, update cadence 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

Sync³ Remote is free to download; PitchSetCalc costs $0.99 up front. Sync³ Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PitchSetCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sync³ Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of PitchSetCalc's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sync³ Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PitchSetCalc ships an update every 19 months, Sync³ Remote every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PitchSetCalc versus Sync³ Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPitchSetCalcSync³ Remote
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 19 months — betterEvery 31 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJess HendricksSynclavier Digital Corporation Ltd

Customer experience

PitchSetCalc

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Sync³ Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PitchSetCalc

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sync³ Remote

One-time1
  • Synclavier® Touch Full Feature$79.99

Questions

Is PitchSetCalc free?
PitchSetCalc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sync³ Remote free?
Sync³ Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PitchSetCalc or Sync³ Remote?
Sync³ Remote is rated higher. PitchSetCalc averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sync³ Remote averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PitchSetCalc or Sync³ Remote have ads?
Neither PitchSetCalc nor Sync³ Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PitchSetCalc or Sync³ Remote?
PitchSetCalc ships an update every 19 months, and Sync³ Remote every 31 months. Most recently, PitchSetCalc was updated on October 6, 2026 and Sync³ Remote on October 14, 2026.

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