Comparison

Jazz Licks vs Kids Note Master

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Jazz Licks

Practice jazz improvisation with scrolling sheet music, backing tracks, and automatic transposition for various instruments. Offers adjustable tempo, clef switching, and PDF export for sheet music.

Highlights
  • Melody Guide with sheet music sync
  • Backing tracks with drums
  • Automatic 12-key transposition
  • Variable tempo control
  • Clef switching (treble/bass)
  • PDF export for sheet music
  • Favorites registration
Features
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◆This is a one-time purchase app that lets you practice various jazz improvisation phrases with backing tracks. Fully compatible with transposing instruments such as trumpet and saxophone. 【Main Features】 ・Melody Guide:Phrases scroll along with the sheet music and backing, allowing you to practice in sync. Great for beginners too! ・Backing with Drums:The drum keeps the rhythm so you can focus on groove while practicing. ・Automatic 12-Key Transposition:Practice without worrying about keys, even for C, Eb, and Bb instruments. ・Variable Tempo:Easily change the tempo to various patterns via settings. ・Key Step Adjustment:Optimize difficulty by transposing up a half step, perfect fourth, or perfect fifth. ・Clef Switching:Switch between treble and bass clefs. The actual pitch follows accordingly. ・Backing Pattern Switching:Freely change styles like Swing or Bossa Nova to match the mood. ・Backing Only Playback:Practice improvisation realistically without the melody line. ・Favorites Registration:Collect your favorite phrases in one place for instant access. ・PDF Export:Convert phrases into sheet music PDFs for printing. ・Simple UI & Easy Operation:Minimalist design makes functions clear at a glance. ・More Phrases Coming Soon:Content will be expanded with updates. 【Recommended For】 ・Jazz beginners to advanced players ・Wind players who want to improve improvisation for big band or jam sessions ・Those who want to systematically learn standard jazz phrases ・Those who want to manage sheet music, backing, and tempo all in one app 【One-Time Purchase for Peace of Mind】 ・No additional payments or subscriptions ・Future phrase additions will also be provided for free

About

Kids Note Master

Features
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Make reading music feel like play. Kids Score Master helps young beginners connect notes on the staff with their place on the piano. READ NOTES See a note, then tap the matching piano key. Practice right or left hand, one or two octaves, and white or black keys. REMEMBER NOTES Study a short sequence, hide it, and play the notes back in order. Start with 3 notes and move up to 5 or 7. FOCUSED PRACTICE Choose the exact notes to repeat. Parents and teachers can make an exercise that fits the child. MADE FOR CHILDREN • Large, touch-friendly piano keys • Clear and encouraging feedback • No ads or account setup • Works offline • Designed for iPhone and iPad Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Jazz Licks3 screens
Kids Note Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kids Note Master at $2.99 against Jazz Licks's $12.99. Jazz Licks's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Jazz Licks costs $12.99 and Kids Note Master $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jazz Licks ships an update every 6 days, Kids Note Master monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Jazz Licks versus Kids Note Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJazz LicksKids Note Master
Price$12.99$2.99 — better
Rating3.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGENIT Inc.sheeplab LLC

In-app purchases

None

Jazz Licks

No in-app purchases

None

Kids Note Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jazz Licks free?
Jazz Licks costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kids Note Master free?
Kids Note Master costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jazz Licks or Kids Note Master have ads?
Neither Jazz Licks nor Kids Note Master shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jazz Licks or Kids Note Master?
Jazz Licks ships an update every 6 days, and Kids Note Master monthly. Most recently, Jazz Licks was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kids Note Master on October 14, 2026.

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