Comparison

ChoirMate vs Music Tools and Widgets

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

Head to head
About

ChoirMate

This app helps choirs manage their activities, practice, and communication in one place. It offers features like set lists, audio files, sheet music, and a calendar. Designed for conductors, board members, and choir members, it aims to simplify choir organization and practice.

Highlights
  • Set lists
  • Audio file management
  • Sheet music access
  • Communication tools
  • Activity calendar
  • Self-practice features
  • File storage
Features
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Do as thousands of choirs have done already and start enjoying ChoirMate today. ChoirMate is highly regarded by choirs seeking top-class practice opportunities and a comprehensive overview of all their activities in one place. ChoirMate assists with set lists, audio files, sheet music, communication, activity calendar, self-practice, group polls, and file storage. It is designed for conductors, board members, and choir members alike. As a conductor or choir committee member, you can create your choir for free in the app and invite choristers with an invitation link. Users can upgrade to the ChoirMate Premium subscription individually, or opt for the discounted package offers—ChoirMate Standard or ChoirMate Premium—for the entire choir. However, even the extensive free features will likely revolutionize your choir life. If you choose to subscribe in the app, a monthly charge will be applied to your iTunes account at the end of the trial period. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime in your iTunes settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information see our Terms and conditions and Privacy policy. Terms of service: https://www.choirmate.com/terms-of-service ChoirMate is created by singers and advisers within the music profession, specifically for choirs. It’s time for choirs to receive the digital tools they deserve. We hope you enjoy ChoirMate and welcome any suggestions for improvement.

About

Music Tools and Widgets

Access essential music tools like a piano, metronome, and pitch player directly from your Home Screen. Practice and perfect your music with convenient widgets and live activities, all without ads.

Highlights
  • Interactive piano widget
  • Metronome widget and live activity
  • Pitch player widgets
  • Home Screen access
  • Customizable metronome settings
  • Ad-free experience
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Music Tools brings all of your music essentials directly to your Home Screen, making it easier than ever to play, practice, and perfect your music. KEY FEATURES: Interactive Piano Widget: Access a responsive keyboard right from your Home Screen, without having to open the app — perfect for quickly getting a reference pitch and spontaneous creativity. Metronome Widget & Live Activity: Keep time effortlessly with a metronome that you can start from your Home Screen or Control Center, and control from your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Set a custom time signature, beat pattern, and tempo. Stay in rhythm without missing a beat. Pitch Player Widgets: Access variable pitch players directly from your Home Screen. Ideal for tuning, ear training, or referencing pitches during practice sessions. WHY CHOOSE MUSIC TOOLS? Convenience at Your Fingertips: No need to juggle multiple apps — everything you need is instantly accessible from your Home Screen. Designed for Musicians and Students: Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, our tools are intuitive and essential for daily practice. Free Core Features and No Ads: Access and enjoy all tools for free from within the app, and add the piano widget to your Home Screen. Music Tools is clutter free, doesn't display any ads, and doesn't track your data. Upgrade to Pro for More: Unlock Home Screen access to the metronome widget, pitch player widgets, and metronome live activity with a subscription that costs half a cup of coffee per month. Music Tools Pro also allows you to change the frequency of the pitch players. Make your practice sessions more efficient and enjoyable. Download Music Tools today, and keep your music essentials always within reach!

Screenshots

ChoirMate4 screens
Music Tools and Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ChoirMate at every 8 days against Music Tools and Widgets's every 6 weeks. ChoirMate also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. ChoirMate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Music Tools and Widgets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChoirMate ships an update every 8 days, Music Tools and Widgets every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ChoirMate versus Music Tools and Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChoirMateMusic Tools and Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (190 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings190 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB334 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSounds GoodKilian Gunthner

Customer experience

ChoirMate

All ratings187 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews269 reviews
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.5%

Music Tools and Widgets

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ChoirMate

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Notification issues
  • Occasional crashes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to annotate sheet music
  • Improved mobile/car integration

Music Tools and Widgets

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ChoirMate

Subscriptions1
  • ChoirMate Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
5 purchases

Music Tools and Widgets

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Education Access$29.99
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99

Questions

Is ChoirMate free?
ChoirMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Music Tools and Widgets free?
Music Tools and Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ChoirMate or Music Tools and Widgets have ads?
Neither ChoirMate nor Music Tools and Widgets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChoirMate or Music Tools and Widgets?
ChoirMate ships an update every 8 days, and Music Tools and Widgets every 6 weeks. Most recently, ChoirMate was updated on November 3, 2026 and Music Tools and Widgets on October 30, 2026.

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