# Harmonica Tab Pro vs Harmonica University

The clearest difference is rating: Harmonica Tab Pro at 3.5 against Harmonica University's 3.0. Harmonica Tab Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (25 vs 4). Harmonica University's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 59%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Harmonica Tab Pro sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Harmonica University sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Harmonica Tab Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Harmonica Tab Pro has 25 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Harmonica Tab Pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of Harmonica University's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Harmonica Tab Pro ships an update every 6 months, Harmonica University every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Harmonica Tab Pro | Harmonica University |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonica-tab-pro/id1259726613/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonica-university/id6450061589/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 394 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XuXu](https://appshunter.io/developer/464291652) | [Music Box Music LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691779513) |

## What reviewers say

### Harmonica Tab Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonica-tab-pro/id1259726613)

Learn to play the harmonica with interactive tabs and adjustable tempo. Record your playing and choose from various harmonica styles. Request your favorite songs to learn.

**Highlights:** Tab number and tab note options, Multiple harmonica styles (tremolo, diatonic, chromatic), Tone transferring, Music recording, Melody/beat on/off, Tempo adjustment, Song request feature

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classical Album 01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hit Album 01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Happy Children Day 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Happy Children Day 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Romantic French Songs 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Harmonica lessons 01 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Merry Christmas Special 01 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Romance Songs of All Time 1 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Romance Songs of All Time 2 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Harmonica University

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonica-university/id6450061589)

Master the diatonic harmonica with structured lessons, songs, and exercises. This app guides beginners to advanced players through essential techniques, blues styles, and improvisation.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step lessons, Harmonica tabs and videos, Riffs, licks, and songs, Blues harmonica techniques, Improvisation training, Practice tools

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

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hobbyist | $9.99 | per month |
| Bendr Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Bryn Fan | $10.00 | per month |
| Starter | $19.99 | per month |
| Harmonica Only | $19.99 | per month |
| Harmonica Mastery | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Omega | $25.00 | per month |
| Macro (monthly) 30-day | $29.00 | per month |
| Standard | $29.99 | per month |
| PRO | $29.99 | per month |
| Beginner | $29.99 | per month |
| BENDR Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| BENDR Special Offer | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| Elite | $49.99 | per month |
| Advanced | $49.99 | per month |
| Bryn Fan (annual) | $60.00 | per year |
| Annual | $97.00 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $99.00 | per year |
| BENDR Annual | $99.00 | per year |
| Harmonica Only (annual) | $196.99 | per year |
| Annual DIY | $196.99 | per year |
| Omega (annual) | $229.00 | per month |
| Macro (30-day trial) | $229.00 | per year |
| Beginners Course Bundle | $97.00 | one-time |
| Intermediate Bundle | $196.99 | one-time |
| Gold Course Bundle | $299.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Harmonica Tab Pro free?

Harmonica Tab Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Harmonica University free?

Harmonica University is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Harmonica Tab Pro or Harmonica University?

Harmonica Tab Pro is rated higher. Harmonica Tab Pro averages 3.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Harmonica University averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Harmonica Tab Pro or Harmonica University have ads?

Harmonica University shows ads; Harmonica Tab Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Harmonica Tab Pro or Harmonica University?

Harmonica Tab Pro ships an update every 6 months, and Harmonica University every 2 months. Most recently, Harmonica Tab Pro was updated on September 21, 2026 and Harmonica University on September 11, 2026.

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