Comparison

DownBeat Mag vs Co5

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

Head to head
About

DownBeat Mag

Explore the world of Jazz, Blues, and beyond with in-depth interviews, historical features, and expert reviews. Access back issues and future content through various subscription options.

Highlights
  • In-depth interviews
  • Historical music features
  • World-class reviews
  • Blindfold Test articles
  • Access to back and future issues
  • Subscription options
Features
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DownBeat is the granddaddy of American music magazines. Our editors, writers and photographers scour the world to bring back the best of Jazz, Blues & Beyond. From insightful interviews and historical gems to world-class reviews and iconic features like the Blindfold Test, DownBeat delivers an insider's guide to jazz, improvised music and all of its offshoots. Auto Renewing subscription: *Back issues and future issues are available for purchase within the App. You can purchase single issues for $3.99 (non-subscription). Future issues are also available through the following auto-renewing subscription(s): DownBeat Magazine subscriptions - 3-month subscription for $9.99, 6-month subscription for $15.99 and a 1-year subscription for $23.99 automatically renewed until canceled. Payment for all purchases will be charged to your iTunes account at the confirmation of your purchase. The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it, and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. This subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. You may turn off auto-renewing subscriptions by going to your user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. Please find our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy here: https://downbeat.com/site/terms and https://downbeat.com/site/privacy

About

Co5

Features
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Navigate through a beautiful geometric landscape: • Create your own session and conduct others • Join existing sessions with a simple 5-digit code • Quick access to your recent musical collaborations Perfect for: • Music teachers conducting remote lessons • Band practice, music experimental session and coordination • Group performances • Interactive music workshops • Real-time musical collaboration Join the musical journey - where conducting becomes an adventure

Screenshots

DownBeat Mag3 screens
Co54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Co5 at none against DownBeat Mag's 35. DownBeat Mag's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. DownBeat Mag sells 35 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Co5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DownBeat Mag versus Co5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDownBeat MagCo5
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaher Publications Inc.Mark Butcher

In-app purchases

35 purchases

DownBeat Mag

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • 1-Year Subscription$23.991 Year
One-time33
  • DownBeat Mag Jan 2020 Issue$3.99
  • DownBeat Feb 2023 Issue$3.99
  • DownBeat 2022-12$3.99
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  • DownBeat Mag 2021-10$3.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2021-04$3.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2022-03$3.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2021-01$3.99
  • DownBeat December 2021$3.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2023-04$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag May 2023 Issue$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2023-08$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2023-09$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2023-10$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2023-11$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2023-12$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2024-01$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2024-02$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2026-08$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2026-03$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2025-10$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2025-12$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2025-09$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2025-08$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2025-07$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2025-05$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2025-03$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2025-02$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2025-01$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2024-12$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2024-05$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2024-11$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2024-08$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2024-07 Future$4.99
None

Co5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DownBeat Mag free?
DownBeat Mag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Co5 free?
Co5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DownBeat Mag or Co5 have ads?
Neither DownBeat Mag nor Co5 shows ads.

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