Andante vs Exerzisor

Andante is a music practice companion for iOS and macOS that combines session logging, practice tools, reflection, and progress tracking. Users can run a timed session or add one manually; tools include a metronome, drone tuner, audio recording, notes, and reminders. A journal records mood and focus as well as thoughts, plans, notes, and ideas. Charts, goals, and streaks help track practice, and the app supports repertoire management and recording review. Practice data is stored locally and backed up to private iCloud by default. Sharing sessions and reactions with friends is optional; turning it on uploads some data to Andante’s server, while the app can otherwise remain offline. Users can export practice data as CSV, and Pro users can export the practice log and create unlimited profiles. The app is free to download with in-app purchases; Andante Pro costs 2.99 USD once. Compatibility requires iOS 17 or later, iPadOS 17 or later, or macOS 14 or later on an Apple M1 or later Mac. The maker says it is not currently developing an Android version.

Exerzisor is a music teaching platform and student practice app for private teachers and music schools. Teachers can build lessons and courses, attach files, and assign work to individuals or groups. It turns Guitar Pro files (.gp, .gpx, .gp5) and MusicXML into interactive scores or tablature with audio sync, practice loops and adjustable playback speed. A browser-based multi-track studio accepts microphone recordings or uploaded stems; teachers can add timestamped comments and review track versions. Practice games cover sight-reading, chord changes and melodic voice-leading, while tracking displays practice minutes, activity, streaks and practice mix. Optional alerts can flag reduced practice. Parents receive a read-only portal for lessons, courses, trophies and progress, and can message the teacher. Student accounts can be created without email addresses. Exerzisor supports web and iPad, with iOS and self-hosted options also listed. Self-Hosting costs 0.00 CHF and requires operators to install updates manually. Cloud hosting and Own Hosting have no listed price; terms are arranged according to the hosting model.