# CleverJazz

> Jazz practice app for musicians focusing on chords, scales, licks, and ear training. (iPhone/iPad app by 维华 孟.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleverjazz/id6748681852 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [维华 孟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825050690)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $9.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-02-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleverjazz/id6748681852/reviews.md

## What is CleverJazz?

CleverJazz is a professional music app built for learning and practicing jazz — made for enthusiasts and working musicians alike. Through chords, scales, licks, ear training, and daily practice logging, it helps you build real, transferable jazz skills — and now lets you bundle your own practice material and share it with the whole community.

What you get:

A complete library of jazz chords, scales, and licks
Community shared packs: browse official and community-published lick packs, or bundle, publish, and share your own — each pack has a unique ID for easy lookup
Smart transposition across multiple instruments and keys
Per-key proficiency tracking for licks, scales, and chords
Daily practice logs, practice streaks, and progress analytics
History and analytics for long-term practice content and key distribution
Built-in practice tools including metronome, tuner, and Circle of Fifths
Upgraded ear training: interval and chord recognition with custom base notes and practice modes
Favorites and playlists to organize your own learning path — and save packs into your personal library
Fully optimized for iPad, with smooth practice in both portrait and landscape
Some advanced features require a Pro subscription, available via in-app purchase.

Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Jazz chord, scale, and lick library
- Smart transposition
- Proficiency tracking
- Daily practice analytics
- Ear training tools
- Metronome, tuner, Circle of Fifths

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CleverJazz Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| CleverJazz Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clever Jazz Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleverjazz/id6748681852/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 很不错很不错哈哈

*2026-06-30*

转调和练耳功能我很喜欢，已付费支持希望越做越好

### 5/5 — 爵士乐学习者的终身伙伴！

*2026-05-27*

我是爵士钢琴初学者，这个APP太符合我的学习需求了，作者说之后会增加社区功能，让大家分享自己的licks还有学习心得等等，这就是学习音乐的意义呀！

### 5/5 — 帅

*2026-05-22*

支持

### 5/5 — 初学者友好，非常实用

*2026-05-05*

转调功能我很喜欢

### 5/5 — 实用

*2026-03-17*

功能不错，期待后续更新

## Frequently asked questions about CleverJazz

### What is CleverJazz?

CleverJazz is a music practice application designed to help musicians build fluency in jazz through chords, scales, licks, and ear training. It provides structured daily practice routines and analytics to track progress.

### What instruments does CleverJazz support?

CleverJazz supports smart transposition across multiple instruments, making it adaptable for various musicians. It is available on iPhone and iPod.

### Does CleverJazz have ads?

Yes, CleverJazz contains advertisements. As a free application with in-app purchases for advanced features, advertisements are included to support its development.

### How does CleverJazz track progress?

CleverJazz tracks progress through key-specific proficiency tracking for licks, scales, and chords, along with daily practice records, streaks, and detailed analytics. Practice history provides insights into what has been worked on over time.

### What are the ear training features in CleverJazz?

CleverJazz includes ear training exercises for intervals and chord recognition. These tools are integrated to help musicians develop their aural skills alongside theoretical knowledge.

### What is the age rating for CleverJazz?

CleverJazz has an age rating of 9+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 9 and older, with content generally considered appropriate for this age group.

### How often is CleverJazz updated?

CleverJazz was last updated on May 7, 2026, with version 2.0.1. This suggests a history of active development and regular updates to improve the application.

### Can I create custom practice sessions in CleverJazz?

Yes, CleverJazz allows for personalized playlists and favorites, enabling users to organize their learning and create custom practice sessions tailored to their needs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.0 — 2026-08-04

Pro-only Modal Reference.
Added Major, Harmonic Minor, and Melodic Minor mode comparison, playback, transposition, and chord viewing.
Improved Chinese names, characteristic tones, usage notes, and practice tips for all 72 scales.
Added music history and cultural context for selected scales.
Added shareable scale cards with notation and detailed explanations.
Common chords now link directly to their detail pages.
Improved iPad Aural Skills layouts, sidebar settings, and localization.
Fixed Modal Reference overflow, color states, and various UI issues.

### 2.2.0 — 2026-07-04

Release Notes
Introduced a new CleverJazz app icon inspired by performance, listening,
connection, and growth throughout the jazz-learning journey.
Lick Packs can now be renamed locally or after publishing, while published
content stays synchronized after licks are added, edited, moved, or removed.
Refined Lick Detail playback and iPad controls, including fixes for silent
playback after returning to a detail page and rapid playback-mode changes.
Improved daily lick recommendations, interval and chord ear training, and
fixed-root-note selection.
Improved Apple and WeChat sign-in, offline favorites, and playlist sync
reliability, with additional fixes for minor-key signatures and lick editing.

### 2.1.2 — 2026-06-29

Community / Shared Packs
Shipped shared packs + standard sharing: licks can now be bundled into packs, published, and shared (with hardened sharing backend)
Redesigned the Shared Packs page for an iOS feel; official packs shown by default
Unique 6-digit pack IDs with search-by-ID, list ID badges, and a copyable ID on detail pages
Added a description popup on shared pack rows; official-pack holder counts now show on detail too
Custom pack covers everywhere; unified lick save into one entry point that opens the lick in its pack
Free star quota + iOS limit dialog for non-members; all starred packs count toward the free limit, enlarged star badge
Publish fixes: visibility state, short code, require-items; fixed shared-lick playlist resolution
Polished Pro upsell and community training flows
Aural Skills
Added fixed base-note pickers with note preview to interval & chord ear-training; moved interval Arp/Block choice into the practice page
Redesigned interval choices for iPad (compact dropdown, enharmonics grouped as C#/Db)
Polished Pro gating and upsell UI for ear training

### 2.1.1 — 2026-05-24

This update improves playlists and actionable home recommendations, with major Light Mode and stability fixes.

Playlists: Fixed an issue where Free users couldn’t create a custom playlist from the Library “+” button; added file upload into playlists; improved playlist sync/display consistency; refined playlist UI for Light Mode.
Home recommendations: Added actionable training recommendation cards (e.g. Small Intervals, One Octave, Chord Quality) with cross-module rotation; supports daily auto-refresh and manual refresh; removed unnecessary descriptions for a cleaner entry experience.
Onboarding: Added and improved onboarding with localization and iPad layout support, with a consistent in-screen entry placement.
Access: Free users can now access all licks.
Polish: Updated the launch screen; made Light Mode background more neutral; fixed white text in Light Mode Pro upgrade prompt.
Misc: Multiple UI and stability improvements.

### 2.1.0 — 2026-05-21

This update refines what's free vs. Pro, polishes the iPad experience, and ships
  several fixes.                                                                    
                                                                                  
  Free content stays complete:                                                      
  • All Scales — free       
  • All Chords — free                                                               
  • Metronome and Tuner — free                                                    
  • Transposer common keys (C / G / D / A / E) — free
                                                                                    
  Pro now focuses on professional workflow tools:
  • Full Transposer — all keys and transposing instruments (Bb / Eb / F / G)        
  • Compatible Items — related scales, chords, and licks at a glance              
  • Favorites and Playlists                                                         
  • Practice Analytics and advanced practice tools
  • Full Licks Library                                                              
                                                                                    
  Existing Pro and Lifetime users keep full access — no change to your benefits.    
                                                                                    
  iPad experience:                                                                  
  • Library list and detail pages now use a master-detail layout
  • Licks practice flow and Practice Analytics adapt to larger screens            
                                                                                    
  Fixes:                    
  • Fixed wrong scale names in playlists (e.g. a favorited Natural Minor showing as 
  Major Scale)                                                                      
  • Fixed free-key locking on the transposer's circle of fifths
  • Fixed Apple Sign-In token failures in certain cases                             
  • Stopped mis-translating non-verification errors as "Please verify your email"   
                                                                                  
  Performance:                                                                      
  • Smoother Licks practice flow                         
  • Faster launch with parallel loading on the Today page                           
                                         
  Thank you for supporting CleverJazz!

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