Patatap vs Rocksmith+

Patatap is a web and mobile animation-and-sound instrument for making melodies with moving shapes. On a computer, you click the screen and press keyboard keys to play; touch input is also described for creating melodies. Its makers present animations and melodies as parts of one interactive instrument. While playing, you can switch among multiple color palettes and matching soundscapes. The hosted Web plan is free at free. A listed Patatap iPhone and iPad app costs $1.99, paid once, and is described as the official offline port of the website. The App Store lists Mac compatibility requiring macOS 14.2 or later and an Apple M1 chip or later. The site warns about flashing images. The web version was made with Two.js, a two-dimensional drawing API. The App Store says usage data and diagnostics may be collected without being linked to users, and accessibility support has not been indicated.

Rocksmith+ is Ubisoft's music-learning service for guitar, bass, and piano. Its expanding library includes official recordings and covers across rock, hip hop, pop, metal, soundtracks, Latin, and classical. The service tracks and analyzes playing and provides instant recommendations. Practice tools include Riff Repeater, Adaptive Difficulty, interactive video lessons, and sheet music. The Free to Play plan costs nothing and includes lessons and a selection of 20 songs; a subscription unlocks the full licensed song catalog. Paid access starts at $7.99/mo, with listed options for one month, three months, and a 12-Month All-Access Plan. The service runs on Android, iOS, and Windows and includes progress tracking and cloud saves, but not offline access. On PC, playing requires a persistent internet connection, a guitar or bass, and separately purchased connection equipment. Supported instrument connections include ASIO and WASAPI devices; Ubisoft recommends compatible hardware supporting 16-bit, 48 kHz operation.