Comparison

PitchBend Pro vs Practice Journal

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

Head to head
About

PitchBend Pro

Control MIDI-compatible digital keyboards with precision pitch bend and modulation wheels. Supports multiple device connections via USB, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, offering versatile control for various keyboard types and DAWs.

Highlights
  • High-precision pitch bend
  • High-precision modulation
  • Adjustable pitch range
  • Multiple device connections
  • Supports USB, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi MIDI
  • Channel control per device
Features
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Play like a pro with pitch bend and modulation wheels with high precision. Th eapplication allows you control connected Digital keybaord that support MIDI messages. Features: - PitchBend with high precision - Modulation with high precision - Pitch Range (+2,+12,+24,+48) - Supports multiple device connections. - Supports also some non-standard USB MIDI (but protocol is compatible with USB MIDI) devices.(ex: YAMAHA, Roland, MOTU,etc) - Support Channels per device. - Support (USB, MIDI Bluetooth, WIFI (rtpMidi))) Compatibility - Beginner Keyboard - Arranger - Digital Workstation - Organ - Hybrid - Digital Piano - VST - DAW - MIDI APPS Powered VIA: - WIFI - BLE - USB Note: Please review your keybaord manual book to make sure that your keyboard support Midi message You have questions ? Please contact us - Email : contact@voltimusic.com - Whatsup : +15146298497

About

Practice Journal

Features
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The practice journal musicians have been waiting for. Tempo turns every practice session into a structured, measurable, and motivating experience. Whether you are a beginner learning your first scales or a conservatory student preparing for auditions, Tempo helps you practice smarter - not just longer. --- HOW IT WORKS --- Start a session, choose your segments (warmup, technique, repertoire, sight-reading, cooldown), and let Tempo guide you through a focused practice. Every session is logged. Every minute counts. --- FEATURES --- PRACTICE SESSIONS - Segment timer: structure sessions into warmup, technique, repertoire, sight-reading, and cooldown - Session presets: jump straight into a Balanced or Quick Session (free), or customize your own (Pro) - Notes per segment: log what you worked on while it is fresh REPERTOIRE TRACKER - Build and manage your active repertoire list - Mark pieces as learning, polishing, or performance-ready - Track which pieces you practiced and how recently (free: up to 5 pieces; unlimited with Pro) METRONOME - Tap tempo detection - All standard time signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, and more - Visual beat indicator so you can follow along without watching the screen - BPM range from 20 to 300 CHROMATIC TUNER - Real-time pitch detection via microphone - Accurate to within 1 cent - Works for all instruments: strings, winds, brass, piano, voice STREAK AND STATS - Daily practice streak tracker with calendar view - Monthly totals: total time, sessions completed, segments practiced - See your longest streaks and consistency score at a glance AI PRACTICE COACH (Pro) - Analyzes your session history and gives personalized coaching advice - Identifies weak areas and suggests where to focus next - Powered by Grok AI - runs in the cloud, no setup needed ADVANCED STATS (Pro) - Tempo progression charts: see how your metronome speeds improve over time - Key coverage heatmap: visualize which keys and modes you practice most - Export session history as CSV --- FREE vs PRO --- Free: - Unlimited practice sessions and timer - 2 session presets (Balanced, Quick Session) - Metronome and chromatic tuner - Streak tracking and monthly stats - Repertoire tracker: up to 5 pieces Pro (monthly or yearly subscription): - Everything in Free, plus: - 6 session presets + unlimited custom presets - Unlimited repertoire pieces - AI Practice Coach - Tempo progression charts - Key coverage heatmap - CSV export --- SUBSCRIPTION INFO --- Tempo Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. The yearly plan includes a 50% introductory offer for new subscribers. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PitchBend Pro4 screens
Practice Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Practice Journal at Free against PitchBend Pro's $24.99. Practice Journal also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). PitchBend Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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

Practice Journal is free to download; PitchBend Pro costs $24.99 up front. Practice Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PitchBend Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PitchBend Pro ships an update every 10 months, Practice Journal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PitchBend Pro versus Practice Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPitchBend ProPractice Journal
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer9390-0801 Quebec incKarol Jaworski

In-app purchases

None

PitchBend Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Practice Journal

Subscriptions3
  • Tempo Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Tempo Pro Yearly1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Tempo Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PitchBend Pro free?
PitchBend Pro costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Practice Journal free?
Practice Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PitchBend Pro or Practice Journal have ads?
Neither PitchBend Pro nor Practice Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PitchBend Pro or Practice Journal?
PitchBend Pro ships an update every 10 months, and Practice Journal every 2 months. Most recently, PitchBend Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and Practice Journal on October 31, 2026.

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