Comparison

StringMaster Jam vs Rhythm Learning

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

Head to head
About

StringMaster Jam

Features
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Introducing StringMaster Jam, part of the StringMaster family of applications that represent the pinnacle of advanced music applications for iPad and Mac, tailored for musicians ranging from relative beginners to seasoned guitarists. The StringMaster family has five versions catering to diverse needs with StringMaster Jam providing an exceptional platform for interacting with the Fretlight Guitar and Jam/MIDI capability. Unlock a an other world of possibilities with inbuilt support for chord building and detection, chord tones, & scale diagrams, flexible alternate tuning, capo support and more. Explore the robust capabilities of StringMaster Jam: * Play and discover chords and fingering with natural tones. * Visualize chord notes, suggested fingering, and Chord Tones. * Leverage StringMaster's chord-naming algorithms based on finger positions. * Output MIDI from played notes and play along with MIDI files or tracks from the built-in library. Experience the next level of musical exploration and education with StringMaster Jam – where versatility meets excellence. Join the global community of musicians who have made StringMaster their go-to app for musical innovation. Download StringMaster Jam now and elevate your musical journey to new heights! Note: Fretlight Ready™ designates that an app can send its data over Bluetooth to a Fretlight® guitar and light its fretboard. To learn more about Fretlight guitars go to www.fretlight.com This Application is developed and maintained by Great Apptitude, an independent app developer for use with the Fretlight Guitar. Optek Music Systems, the owner of the Fretlight Guitar brand, accepts no responsibility for the development, maintenance or support for this Application.

About

Rhythm Learning

Practice reading rhythms from sheet music with this application. It offers a limited free trial for users to experience its rhythm training capabilities. Further practice sessions are available through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Rhythm reading practice
  • Sheet music analysis
  • In-app purchase options
  • Beginner-friendly interface
  • Sight-reading improvement
Features
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This is an app for practicing reading rhythms from sheet music. You can practice 10 times for free.

Screenshots

Rhythm Learning3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rhythm Learning at Free against StringMaster Jam's $8.99. Rhythm Learning also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). StringMaster Jam's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Rhythm Learning is free to download; StringMaster Jam costs $8.99 up front. StringMaster Jam sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Rhythm Learning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StringMaster Jam ships an update every 8 months, Rhythm Learning every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StringMaster Jam versus Rhythm Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStringMaster JamRhythm Learning
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (327 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—327 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreat Apptitude Pty LtdJumpei Adachi

Bugs and requests

StringMaster Jam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rhythm Learning

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • No sound after purchasing paid version
  • Cannot return after score display
  • App freezes/becomes unresponsive
  • Cannot play after Level 3 in 4/4 time
  • Click sound doesn't start from beat 1
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  • Metro sound continues after returning
  • App not working on iOS 16.1.2
  • App not working after initial install
  • Screen doesn't enlarge in landscape mode

Requested features

16 requests
  • Add sextuplets and 32nd notes
  • Simultaneous LH/RH polyrhythms
  • Tap length judgment
  • Audio delay adjustment
  • MIDI support for piano connection
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  • Customizable rhythm patterns
  • More time signatures
  • Smaller screen/more measures setting
  • Manual input of ethnic rhythms
  • Remove pre-phrase pauses
  • Shuffle pattern implementation
  • Change color at 100%
  • Learning mode with sound/counting
  • Add answer check for correct rhythm
  • Metronome sound change in bonus mode
  • Higher difficulty levels

In-app purchases

3 purchases

StringMaster Jam

One-time3
  • Enable All Instruments$3.99
  • Metronome And Tuner$3.99
  • StringMaster Pro Upgrade$8.99
1 purchases

Rhythm Learning

One-time1
  • Paid Version$4.99

Questions

Is StringMaster Jam free?
StringMaster Jam costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Rhythm Learning free?
Rhythm Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StringMaster Jam or Rhythm Learning have ads?
Neither StringMaster Jam nor Rhythm Learning shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StringMaster Jam or Rhythm Learning?
StringMaster Jam ships an update every 8 months, and Rhythm Learning every 3 weeks. Most recently, StringMaster Jam was updated on November 6, 2026 and Rhythm Learning on November 13, 2026.

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