Comparison
ShedSpace vs Modacity
If you practice from charts and backing tracks, ShedSpace Practice Logger keeps them on the item you are working on, puts every session on a calendar, and shows you where the time went, for $39 a year less. Modacity is a phone app built around recording yourself. Here is the split.
Modacity facts from modacity.co and its App Store listing, checked October 21, 2026. Prices in US dollars.
Where ShedSpace is ahead
The reasons players pick the logger. Each one is on the practice item or in the long view of your practice.
- Charts on the item
- ShedSpace Practice LoggerPDFs, images and audio live on the item. The chart is open when the timer starts.
- ModacityNotes and recordings on the item. No chart or PDF attachment listed.
- Backing tracks on the item
- ShedSpace Practice LoggerSpotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Tidal, SoundCloud and Bandcamp embed in the item. A gapless looper for sections.
- ModacityNot listed.
- The calendar
- ShedSpace Practice LoggerEvery session lands on it with what you did and how long it took.
- ModacityNot listed. Practice reminders instead.
- Reports
- ShedSpace Practice LoggerTime by category, by item and by week, on every plan.
- ModacityA stats dashboard on Premium. Basic home screen stats on the free plan.
- Where it runs
- ShedSpace Practice LoggerAny browser. Tablet on the stand, laptop on the desk, phone in your hand. One login.
- ModacityiPhone, iPad and Android apps. No web app for practicing.
- A library to start from
- ShedSpace Practice LoggerCurated practice items from working musicians and teachers, plus community items.
- ModacityNot listed.
- Price
- ShedSpace Practice Logger$9 a month or $90 a year.
- Modacity$12.99 a month or $129 a year in the App Store. $11.99 a month billed on the web.
| ShedSpace Practice Logger | Modacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Charts on the item | PDFs, images and audio live on the item. The chart is open when the timer starts. | Notes and recordings on the item. No chart or PDF attachment listed. |
| Backing tracks on the item | Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Tidal, SoundCloud and Bandcamp embed in the item. A gapless looper for sections. | Not listed. |
| The calendar | Every session lands on it with what you did and how long it took. | Not listed. Practice reminders instead. |
| Reports | Time by category, by item and by week, on every plan. | A stats dashboard on Premium. Basic home screen stats on the free plan. |
| Where it runs | Any browser. Tablet on the stand, laptop on the desk, phone in your hand. One login. | iPhone, iPad and Android apps. No web app for practicing. |
| A library to start from | Curated practice items from working musicians and teachers, plus community items. | Not listed. |
| Price | $9 a month or $90 a year. | $12.99 a month or $129 a year in the App Store. $11.99 a month billed on the web. |
Where they are close
Both do these. Pick on the rows above, not these.
- Items and plans
- ShedSpace Practice LoggerItems in color-coded categories. Build a plan once and run it every day.
- ModacityItems, lists and folders. A practice planner. Unlimited on Premium.
- Session timer
- ShedSpace Practice LoggerA timer for the session and one for each item, with pause and auto-start.
- ModacityA session timer with countdown timers per item.
- Metronome and drone
- ShedSpace Practice LoggerMetronome and a drone with 14 voicings, inside the logger.
- ModacityMetronome and drone. Advanced settings on Premium.
- Notes
- ShedSpace Practice LoggerSession notes with hashtags, searchable across months.
- ModacityNotes per item. Custom tags on Premium.
- Free trial
- ShedSpace Practice Logger7 days, no card. One 7-day extension if you need it.
- Modacity14 days of Premium, no card.
| ShedSpace Practice Logger | Modacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Items and plans | Items in color-coded categories. Build a plan once and run it every day. | Items, lists and folders. A practice planner. Unlimited on Premium. |
| Session timer | A timer for the session and one for each item, with pause and auto-start. | A session timer with countdown timers per item. |
| Metronome and drone | Metronome and a drone with 14 voicings, inside the logger. | Metronome and drone. Advanced settings on Premium. |
| Notes | Session notes with hashtags, searchable across months. | Notes per item. Custom tags on Premium. |
| Free trial | 7 days, no card. One 7-day extension if you need it. | 14 days of Premium, no card. |
From players on the logger
“The ability to add attachments means no more digging through folders trying to remember where I saved an important PDF or audio file.”
“I can create, organize, and modify my own set of practice exercises, songs, and backing tracks. It has reports that show me what I've accomplished and reports that help me focus on areas that need more attention.”
“It's so much more than a practice log. It helped me organize and track my practice routine.”
Questions and answers
Which is cheaper, ShedSpace or Modacity?
ShedSpace Practice Logger is $9 a month or $90 a year. Modacity Premium is $12.99 a month or $129 a year in the App Store, or $11.99 a month billed on the web. On yearly plans ShedSpace is $39 a year less. Modacity has a free plan with limits after its trial; ShedSpace does not.
Is ShedSpace an alternative to Modacity?
Yes, for logging and organizing practice. ShedSpace Practice Logger times sessions, keeps charts, backing tracks and streaming links on each item, and shows every session on a calendar with reports.
Can I keep my charts and backing tracks on the practice item?
In ShedSpace, yes. PDFs, images and audio files attach to the item, and Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Tidal, SoundCloud and Bandcamp embed in it, so the chart and the track are open when the timer starts. Modacity keeps notes and recordings on the item and does not list chart or streaming attachments.
Can I try both for free?
Yes. ShedSpace gives you 7 days with no card and one 7-day extension. Modacity gives new accounts 14 days of Premium with no card.
Does ShedSpace work on my phone?
The logger runs in any browser, including your phone, with one login. The ShedSpace app for iPhone, iPad and Android is a separate product: a metronome, a drone and a real drummer. It does not log sessions.
Put your charts on the item and try it for 7 days
No card. Your items, charts and sessions stay if you subscribe.