Comparison

ShowOne vs Mutedrums

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

Head to head
About

ShowOne

This app provides musicians with a stable and flexible platform for playing backing tracks live. It offers automatic click tracks, tempo and pitch control, and customizable count-offs. Easily import and organize your music for any live or rehearsal setting.

Highlights
  • Automatic click sync
  • Tempo and pitch control
  • Voice and visual count-offs
  • Unlimited set creation
  • Customizable click sounds
  • Split audio output
  • MIDI compatibility
Features
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ShowOne is a pro app for musicians who use backing tracks live. You supply the music - we give you the features, flexibility, and stability to play your tracks in any live or rehearsal situation, right from your iPhone or iPad. Never again worry about printing click tracks, lugging cumbersome and expensive audio equipment to shows, or being stuck with songs in the wrong key or tempo. ▸ Featured in: Modern Drummer ("6 More Mobile Apps Every Drummer Should Know"), Keyboard Magazine, DRUM! Magazine, Electronic Musician Magazine, Bass Musician Mag, App Advice, Discchord, Music App Blog, and more KEY FEATURES • Automatic click that syncs with your music • Control each track's tempo, pitch, volume, start/end and more • Voice and visual count-offs for any track • Create unlimited sets; add/remove/reorder tracks easily; have tracks automatically play into next • Choose from several custom and familiar click sounds • Audio is split out the headphone jack so the musicians and audience only hear what they need to • Rock solid and stable - no skips or glitches • Clear and intuitive user interface - easy to read in high pressure live situations and on dark stages • Import your music fast and privately via cloud (Dropbox, iCloud, etc) or iTunes File Sharing • Use tracks that you’ve pre-recorded with clicks and cues to one side for more versatility ("User Cue" feature) • Works with 3rd party interfaces from Apogee, PreSonus, iConnectivity, and many more • Backup/restore to cloud and share via Airdrop all of your tracks and sets across multiple devices ▸ Features 4-channel operation! Send full stereo mix to audience with further cue routing options (available as in-app purchase, compatible interface required) • NEW - iPadOS version in portrait and landscape orientation ▸ MIDI-compatible! Control ShowOne's transport with an external keyboard, drum pad or footswitch via MIDI interface. Control and sync with external gear with MIDI Clock output and per-track Program/Bank changes. Available as in-app purchases. ▸ ShowOne was created by an internationally known recording and touring artist and professional stage manager from the ground up with an eye toward what real musicians need. MORE FEATURES • High quality time/pitch algorithm • Click Mute/Delay/Accent are all adjustable for control over your time-keeping • Exclusive ShowOne Crosstalk Control to help reduce crosstalk or bleed when splitting out headphone jack • Works with most audio files (WAV/AIFF/MP3/AAC), 24 bit and up to 96k • Big, striking Transport for ease of control • Bar Counter, Tempo and Pitch displays so you always know where you are • Free version is full-featured, limited to 2 user tracks at a time (unlimited track imports with paid version) VERSATILE AND DEPENDABLE • Made for iPhone® and iPad® (works on iPod touch®) • Simple enough for beginners, powerful enough for the pros. • Great for drummers, keyboard players, guitar or bass players, musical directors - whoever deals with backing tracks! • National touring acts, local/regional bands, cover bands, church bands, solo artists, street performers, theater troupes - anything! • AND - it works as a solid backup solution for more advanced setups • AND - it’s an excellent practice tool as well! Speed up and slow down tracks with metronome for learning parts, change the pitch, etc. MORE PRAISE FOR SHOWONE! ▸ "...it will probably pay for itself in convenience before you finish your first gig." - Music App Blog ▸ "ShowOne is the perfect tool for running tracks on stage or in rehearsal - no need to invest in a bunch of new gear!" - Nick Wheeler, All-American Rejects ▸ "Blown away by ShowOne…this software is the bomb!" - Bruce Murphy, Men Without Hats ▸ "Thanks for developing such a great app!" - Phil Bennett, Starship - - - - - - - - - - Go to www.ShowOneApp.com, check out the vids and FAQs, or drop us a line. We'd love to hear from you! And please LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW after you've used the app a bit.

About

Mutedrums

Easily create drumless music tracks from your phone's library or YouTube. Practice drumming or compose new drum parts with adjustable playback controls and export options. Get started with free credits.

Highlights
  • Create drumless tracks from songs
  • Import from phone library or YouTube URL
  • Adjust music and drum volume
  • Control playback speed, replay, and shuffle
  • Export drumless tracks or mixes
Features
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Create drumless track easily from any songs from your phone’s library or Youtube! Create a play-along and practice your drumming skill. You can also use the drumless track to create your own drum composition. Mutedrums is super easy and fast. Mutedrums is FREE to download, and you will get 2 FREE credits to convert any songs into drumless tracks. Try it now! === FEATURES OF MUTEDRUM – CREATE DRUMLESS TRACK: === ◈ CREATE DRUMLESS TRACK FROM ANY SONG Create drumless track from any song. Browse your phone’s music files or insert an URL from Youtube. You will need one credit for each song. We provide 2 credits for FREE, and you can get more credits later. ◈ PLAY SONG Play the music with or without the drums track. Control the volume for the music and drums to create your own perfect mix. Adjust the track playback speed, replay, shuffle, pause, or move on to the next song. ◈ EXPORT Export the drumless track or export the mix easily. If you prefer to use other software or apps to modify or play the track, you can easily do that by using the export feature. Mutedrums is ideal if you want to practice your drum skill or to create a new drum composition from existing song. How to create a drumless track with Mutedrum: 1. Make sure you have enough credits to convert the audio file. 2. Press the “Add Song” tab to add new songs to your library. 3. Browse songs from your phone’s library or enter the Youtube URL. 4. Wait while we convert the audio file to a drumless track. 5. Tap to choose the song you want to play and activate our media player. Do you love using Mutedrums? Please support us by leaving us a rating and review on Appstore and invite other people to use Mutedrums!

Screenshots

ShowOne4 screens
Mutedrums4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShowOne at 61% against Mutedrums's 0%. ShowOne also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (106 vs 2). Mutedrums's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. ShowOne sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Mutedrums sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShowOne holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShowOne has 106 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of ShowOne's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mutedrums's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ShowOne versus Mutedrums: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShowOneMutedrums
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (106 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings106 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOne Zero One AudioLennard Meijer

Customer experience

ShowOne

All ratings106 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative27.7%

Mutedrums

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

ShowOne

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes when importing tracks
  • Imported tracks not appearing in ShowOne despite file transfer
  • Click track goes out of sync during playback
  • Pitch adjustment causes digital garbling noise
  • Data loss after app updates
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  • Restore purchases not working properly
  • Support contact unavailable or unresponsive
  • Custom click sound reverts to default on app restart
  • Audio stops mid-song sporadically
  • Set creation causes app to crash
  • Purchase registration failures requiring app reinstall
  • Song titles change to lowercase after import
  • Click track panning issues despite in-app purchases
  • Background battery drain (80%+ usage reported)

Requested features

21 requests
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Larger, more accessible play/pause button
  • True 4-channel audio output capability
  • Multiple tempo changes within a single track
  • Additional time signatures (3/4, 5/4, 7/4, etc.)
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  • Crossfades between tracks for seamless transitions
  • Loop and repeat functionality
  • Trim by milliseconds instead of bars only
  • Auto-play playlist with customizable gaps between songs
  • Track duration display in set edit screen
  • Automated volume balancing assistance
  • Landscape mode for iPad
  • MIDI program change functionality
  • Voice cues and lyric display integration
  • Ability to add songs without backing tracks to setlist
  • Bulk import for multiple tracks at once
  • Half-step tempo precision (e.g., 68.5 BPM)
  • Click start delay customization
  • Waveform visualization with playhead
  • Backup and restore functionality as standard feature
  • Ability to disable click per-song default settings

Mutedrums

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ShowOne

One-time6
  • Click Track Pack 1$0.99
  • MIDI Transport$3.99
  • MIDI Advanced$3.99
Show 3 more
  • Backup Restore$7.99
  • Four Channel Mode$8.99
  • ShowOne Basic Version$14.99
3 purchases

Mutedrums

One-time3
  • 1 credit2 variants$0.99
  • 10 credits$2.99
  • 50 credits$9.99

Questions

Is ShowOne free?
ShowOne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mutedrums free?
Mutedrums is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ShowOne or Mutedrums?
ShowOne is rated higher. ShowOne averages 4.2 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Mutedrums averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ShowOne or Mutedrums have ads?
Neither ShowOne nor Mutedrums shows ads.

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