# Backing Track Builder vs JHG Backing Tracks

The clearest difference is rating: Backing Track Builder at 2.4 against JHG Backing Tracks's 1.0. Backing Track Builder also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (37% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backing Track Builder sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and JHG Backing Tracks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backing Track Builder holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backing Track Builder has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Backing Track Builder's written reviews are positive against 0% of JHG Backing Tracks's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backing Track Builder | JHG Backing Tracks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backing-track-builder/id1256011038/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jhg-backing-tracks/id6467240628/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **37.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 73 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Bell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061939293) | [Jamie Harrison Media Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498374304) |

## What reviewers say

### Backing Track Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backing-track-builder/id1256011038)

Create custom backing tracks for practice or songwriting. Choose chords, tempo, and style from a wide variety of genres. Features live instruments and suggested scales for guitarists.

**Highlights:** Create billions of unique jam tracks, Select chords, tempo, and style, Wide range of musical genres, Random chord progression generation, Uses live instrument sounds, Suggests scales and displays diagrams for guitarists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock the Aussie Rock style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Blues Swing style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Metal Riffing style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Simple Jazz style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Piano Rock style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Slow & Heavy style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Funky Organ style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Ballad Arps style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Jazz Trio style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Organ Rock style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Slow Blues style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Big Band Jazz style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Simple Blues style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the 6/8 Ballad style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Epic Rock style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Soft Picking style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Smooth Jazz style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all styles | $6.99 | one-time |


### JHG Backing Tracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jhg-backing-tracks/id6467240628)

Create personalized, professionally recorded backing tracks with customizable rhythm, length, key, and instrumentation. Includes a unique "Challenges" module for improvisation practice. All features require a paid subscription after a 7-day free trial.

**Highlights:** Customizable rhythm and genre styles, Adjustable track length up to 16 bars, Key and tonality customization, Add/remove bass and drums, Challenge Tracks module for improvisation, 7-day free trial

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| 7 Day Free Trial | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backing Track Builder free?

Backing Track Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is JHG Backing Tracks free?

JHG Backing Tracks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backing Track Builder or JHG Backing Tracks?

Backing Track Builder is rated higher. Backing Track Builder averages 2.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while JHG Backing Tracks averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Backing Track Builder or JHG Backing Tracks have ads?

Neither Backing Track Builder nor JHG Backing Tracks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backing Track Builder or JHG Backing Tracks?

Backing Track Builder ships an update monthly, and JHG Backing Tracks monthly. Most recently, Backing Track Builder was updated on October 21, 2026 and JHG Backing Tracks on October 24, 2026.

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