# EarGuru vs Open Studio Jazz

The clearest difference is price: Open Studio Jazz at Free against EarGuru's $3.99. Open Studio Jazz also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 15 months). EarGuru's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Open Studio Jazz is free to download; EarGuru costs $3.99 up front. Open Studio Jazz sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per month. EarGuru asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EarGuru against 5.0 for Open Studio Jazz. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

EarGuru ships an update every 15 months, Open Studio Jazz every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EarGuru | Open Studio Jazz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earguru/id1455788485/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-studio-jazz/id6752910402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dan Tepfer](https://appshunter.io/developer/906075109) | [Open Studio Network LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841397358) |

## What reviewers say

### EarGuru

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earguru/id1455788485)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app offers three distinct modes to help musicians develop their aural skills. Practice identifying note sequences, replicating melodies on your instrument, or singing notes accurately. Continuous play allows for screen-free practice, transforming your musical hearing with regular use.

**Highlights:** Note identification in LISTEN mode, Instrument playback in PLAY mode, Singing pitch accuracy in SING mode, Continuous play for screen-free practice, Adjustable difficulty levels (1-11 notes)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Open Studio Jazz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-studio-jazz/id6752910402)

This platform offers guided jazz education for all skill levels, featuring weekly lessons on real jazz standards and pathways for practice. Learn from renowned jazz musicians and track your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** Weekly new jazz standard lessons, Guided practice pathways, Courses by legendary jazz musicians, Progress tracking across devices, Beginner to advanced levels, Full library of technique, theory, and improvisation courses

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Open Studio (Monthly) | $39.00 | per month |
| Open Studio Pro (Monthly) | $97.00 | per month |
| Open Studio (Annual) | $390.00 | per year |
| Open Studio Pro (Annual) | $559.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EarGuru free?

EarGuru costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Open Studio Jazz free?

Open Studio Jazz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EarGuru or Open Studio Jazz?

EarGuru and Open Studio Jazz are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do EarGuru or Open Studio Jazz have ads?

Neither EarGuru nor Open Studio Jazz shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EarGuru or Open Studio Jazz?

EarGuru ships an update every 15 months, and Open Studio Jazz every 5 days. Most recently, EarGuru was updated on October 18, 2026 and Open Studio Jazz on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*