# Learn Saxophone vs U

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: U at none against Learn Saxophone's 28. U also leads on ads (none vs shown). Learn Saxophone's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Saxophone sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $16.49 per month. U asks for nothing beyond the download.

Learn Saxophone ships an update weekly, U every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Saxophone | U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-saxophone-tonestro/id1447013289/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 232 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [fun.music IT GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1365630759) | [Classroom.tv Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023222830) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Saxophone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-saxophone-tonestro/id1447013289)

Learn to play various saxophone types with real-time feedback on rhythm and pitch. Features a tuner, metronome, and a large collection of songs and lessons for all skill levels. Offers weekly challenges to motivate practice and improvement.

**Highlights:** Live feedback on rhythm and pitch, Integrated saxophone tuner, Metronome and play-along tracks, Large song and lesson library, Fingering charts, Weekly challenges

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learn saxophone - 1 month | $16.49 | per month |
| Learn SAXOPHONE - 1 Month | $17.49 | per month |
| tonestro Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| Learn Saxophone - Premium | $39.99 | per month |
| tonestro Premium | $39.99 | per month |
| tonestro Premium | $44.49 | per month |
| Special saxophone offer | $59.99 | per year |
| Welcome offer | $64.99 | per year |
| Special saxophone offer | $83.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Learn to Play the Saxophone | $103.99 | per year |
| One-Time Special Offer | $109.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $109.99 | per year |
| Learn to Play the Saxophone | $111.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $224.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app for beginners
- 🚀 Helps with learning and improving skills
- 💡 Gamifies the learning process
- 👍 Provides feedback and guidance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free content, requires subscription
- 🐛 Inconsistent note recognition
- 🐛 Glitchy metronome
- 🐛 Inaccurate pitch detection

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes
- Subscription issues, unable to cancel
- Microphone not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add more song options and genres
- Improve note and pitch recognition accuracy
- Provide fingering charts and more guidance for beginners
- Allow users to upload their own sheet music


### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-recsa/id6476938121)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Saxophone free?

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

### Is U free?

U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Learn Saxophone or U have ads?

Learn Saxophone shows ads; U does not.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Saxophone or U?

Learn Saxophone ships an update weekly, and U every 4 months. Most recently, Learn Saxophone was updated on October 28, 2026 and U on September 29, 2026.

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