# ABRSM Singing Practice Partner vs Riyaz

The clearest difference is rating: Riyaz at 4.4 against ABRSM Singing Practice Partner's 2.3. Riyaz also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 5%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). ABRSM Singing Practice Partner's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ABRSM Singing Practice Partner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Riyaz sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Riyaz holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Riyaz has 340 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of ABRSM Singing Practice Partner's written reviews are positive against 45% of Riyaz's.

ABRSM Singing Practice Partner ships an update every 7 months, Riyaz fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABRSM Singing Practice Partner | Riyaz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abrsm-singing-practice-partner/id1289191866/reviews) | **[4.4 (340 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riyaz-learn-to-sing/id1341595277/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **340** |
| Positive reviews | 4.5% of reviews | **44.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (Publishing) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/491902885) | [MusicMuni Labs Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341595276) |

## What reviewers say

### ABRSM Singing Practice Partner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abrsm-singing-practice-partner/id1289191866)

This app allows singers to practice with piano accompaniments. Users can transpose tracks to their preferred key, adjust tempo, and loop difficult sections. It offers individual song purchases and full songbook selections.

**Highlights:** Transpose accompaniments to any key, Adjust practice tempo, Loop difficult musical passages, Access 66 piano accompaniments, Purchase individual tracks or songbook selections

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grade 1 List A, Anna-Marie | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sing a Rainbow | $1.99 | one-time |
| Out in the Garden | $1.99 | one-time |
| Catch a Falling Star | $1.99 | one-time |
| Singin' in the Rain | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fly Me to the Moon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Go tell it on the Mountain | $1.99 | one-time |
| Songbook Plus Grade 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Songbook Plus Grade 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Songbook Plus Grade 5 | $8.99 | one-time |


### Riyaz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riyaz-learn-to-sing/id1341595277)

Learn to sing with instant feedback and thousands of practice lessons across various music styles. Track your progress and overcome mistakes with smart visual tools. Suitable for all ages and skill levels, from beginner to professional.

**Highlights:** Instant vocal feedback, Thousands of practice lessons, Carnatic, Hindustani, Devotional, Western styles, Smart visual tanpura, Voice recording and analysis, Progress tracking, Supports all voice types

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $24.49 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $88.99 | per year |
| Melodies on Krishna | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mridangam Accompaniment | $49.99 | one-time |
| Sanskrit Prosody & Verse | $49.99 | one-time |
| Master Your Morsing | $49.99 | one-time |
| Master Any Song (Hindustani) | $59.99 | one-time |
| Hindustani Classical Basics | $59.99 | one-time |
| Voice Training Course | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great for learning Indian Classical Music
- 🎵 Offers carnatic syllabus
- 💡 Smart tanpura feature
- 🔑 Option to choose key/shruthi
- ✨ Good for practicing breath capacity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Not optimized for iPad/large screens
- ❓ High note not registered
- 🎶 Limited song/genre options
- 🔄 No repeat mode/manual section play
- 📉 Incorrect scoring/marking

**Reported bugs**

- App not optimized for large screens
- High note not registered
- App hanging when trying to loop
- No repeat mode feature
- Incorrectly marking perfect singing as incorrect

**Requested features**

- Add more song options (pop, musical theatre, rap)
- Add intermediate and advanced carnatic levels
- Add western music options
- Add downloadable PDF for sargam and lyrics
- Add Taal notations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ABRSM Singing Practice Partner free?

ABRSM Singing Practice Partner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Riyaz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ABRSM Singing Practice Partner or Riyaz?

Riyaz is rated higher. ABRSM Singing Practice Partner averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Riyaz averages 4.4 from 340 ratings.

### Do ABRSM Singing Practice Partner or Riyaz have ads?

Neither ABRSM Singing Practice Partner nor Riyaz shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ABRSM Singing Practice Partner or Riyaz?

ABRSM Singing Practice Partner ships an update every 7 months, and Riyaz fortnightly. Most recently, ABRSM Singing Practice Partner was updated on November 3, 2026 and Riyaz on November 9, 2026.

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