Comparison

Jazz Piano by Ear vs Sharp

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

Head to head
About

Jazz Piano by Ear

Learn to play sophisticated jazz piano chords by ear. Progress from beginner to competent in weeks with a streamlined, organic learning process. Develop your musical abilities and understanding of complex jazz harmony.

Highlights
  • Learn 200+ jazz piano chords
  • Train your ear to distinguish chords
  • Develop keyboard knowledge and progressions
  • Organic and streamlined learning process
  • Practice with natural-sounding jazz progressions
  • Suitable for beginners and experienced musicians
Features
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Be able to effortlessly put out improvised sophisticatedly sounding jazz music with the road from a complete beginner to a competent pianist in a couple of weeks. No matter what your current level of playing is, you will enhance all of your piano, and more broadly, musical abilities greatly with this app. This is a true revolution in learning where the pace is depended only on the amount of effort you are willing to exert - the learning process is the most streamlined possible - each session will catapult you into new musical understanding and even if you are a seasoned musician - you will find just enough of challenge in this app and results as rewarding - helping you get new interesting chords and sounds under your fingers or just come up with new ways of playing. Piano is one of the leading instruments in jazz music and learning piano in essence IS learning and understanding music, especially if we are talking about jazz. Jazz piano is not only is it one of the most challenging artforms in terms of techniques, memorization and musical ear, it is also used to supercharge musical skills in all the other genres just because it is operating on levels 2 or 3 orders more complex, than your typical music, which becomes very quickly very easy in comparison. Learning to play jazz piano used to be a very difficult chore… No more with Jazz Piano Chords by Ear! In this app you have 200+ jazz piano chords: major, minor, 6th, 9th, 13th, diminished, altered - all of them introduced gradually in a course of each practice session. Not only do you learn them organically, training your ear to hear them and distinguish them, you also create an overall very strong knowledge and understanding of the keyboard, voice leading and progressions, as jazz chords are functioning very much like many simultaneous scales! In this app your understanding of this challenging topic is made so seamless and organic - it is hard to believe this could be as simple - for us also. You gain working knowledge of all the jazz chords under your fingers with instant possibility to play them in any context you want. This is a true revolution in jazz piano learning and piano learning in general. Never has learning sophisticated chords, moreover by ear, been so simple! Not only will you train your fingers, you will also train your ear in the most organic, fun and inspiring way possible - while actually playing your piano! No one can stop you from mixing and matching rhythms and adding licks here and there to make your learning session even more like a real jazz improvisation - assisted by our app playing natural sounding jazz progressions, much like can happen in a context of a real jazz jam by, say, a guitarist. This app is meant to be reinforced by another our app - Piano Scales by Ear, which focuses on the scales. You can also download the Notes by Ear app to learn notes and boost you understanding of sheet music and Sight Reading Pro app to reinforce the notes actually on your piano - it will become so easy to read melodies, you will become a competent well rounded jazz musician in the shortest time possible, we are talking weeks instead of years! All thanks to our revolutionary method and advancements made possible by IT-technologies to have such ingenious learning tool at all times in your pocket! We guarantee - after starting using this app your piano playing life and musical life in general will be dramatically divided by “before” and “after”.

About

Sharp

This app helps musicians improve their ability to recognize musical sounds, sing more accurately, and understand music theory. It offers a variety of exercises, daily routines, and progress tracking to build stronger pitch, intonation, and confidence. Practice essential skills like intervals, chords, scales, and rhythm in just a few minutes a day.

Highlights
  • Pitch and interval recognition
  • Chord and scale identification
  • Microphone-based singing practice
  • Rhythm and tempo training
  • Daily practice routines
  • Progress tracking and analytics
  • Music theory exercises
Features
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Sharp is an ear training app for musicians who want to hear music more clearly, recognize sounds faster, and sing more accurately. Practice the skills that actually matter: pitch, intervals, chords, scales, modes, rhythm, sight singing, chord progressions, jazz harmony, and real listening. Sharp combines quick exercises, daily routines, microphone-based singing practice, and progress tracking so you can train your ear consistently in just a few minutes a day. Whether you are a beginner learning the basics or an experienced musician sharpening your ears, Sharp helps you build stronger relative pitch, better intonation, and more confidence with music theory in real sound. TRAIN YOUR EAR * Note recognition and pitch training * Melodic and harmonic interval recognition * Sharper or flatter pitch comparison * Major and minor scale recognition * Mode recognition * Chord quality recognition * Chord inversions * Dominant chord extensions * Chord progressions * Jazz chord progressions * Modulation interval training SING WITH FEEDBACK Use your microphone to practice active ear training, not just multiple choice. * Sing intervals * Sing notes from a reference pitch * Sing scales, modes, pentatonic scales, and arpeggios * Sing chord tones * Resolve dominant chords by singing the target note * Make chords major or minor by singing the right third * Practice sight singing from written notes TRAIN RHYTHM AND THEORY * Match tempo * Identify time signatures * Identify polyrhythms * Practice scale degrees * Learn key signatures * Read the treble clef * Test your music history knowledge DAILY PRACTICE ROUTINES Sharp builds short practice sessions to help you stay consistent. Use the 15-minute routine for a focused daily workout, or jump into any exercise when you want to train a specific skill. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your practice history, streaks, Sharp Points, rank progress, accuracy, weak spots, skill connections, and personalized focus suggestions. Sharp helps you understand what needs work so your practice feels more intentional. TOOLS FOR MUSICIANS Sharp also includes useful practice tools such as a pitch detector, piano, metronome, reference drone, looper, backing tracks, and a vocal training game. PERFECT FOR * Music students * Singers and songwriters * Producers and beatmakers * Guitarists, pianists, bassists, and instrumentalists * Choir, band, and orchestra musicians * Musicians preparing for ear training tests, auditions, or music theory classes * Anyone who wants better relative pitch, intonation, rhythm, and listening skills Ear training is one of the most important skills in music. Sharp makes it easier to practice consistently, understand what you hear, and become a more confident musician. Train smarter. Hear better. Stay sharp. Subscription Options Sharp Pro – Monthly Sharp Pro – Yearly Subscription Terms Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled 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 at the price of the selected plan. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/xander-develops-privacy-policy/home Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ WHAT’S NEW This update improves Sharp with new ear training exercises, cleaner practice flows, better audio behavior, and more focused daily routines. * Improved Jazz Chord Progressions * Updated Sight Singing behavior * Better daily practice routine flow * Friend request notifications * General fixes and performance improvements Thank you for practicing with Sharp.

Screenshots

Jazz Piano by Ear4 screens
Sharp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sharp at 100% against Jazz Piano by Ear's 33%. Sharp also leads on price (Free vs $69.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.0). Jazz Piano by Ear's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, 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

Sharp is free to download; Jazz Piano by Ear costs $69.99 up front. Sharp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Jazz Piano by Ear asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sharp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Jazz Piano by Ear's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sharp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jazz Piano by Ear ships an update every 30 months, Sharp every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Jazz Piano by Ear versus Sharp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJazz Piano by EarSharp
Price$69.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg SokolovAlejandro Jimenez

Customer experience

Jazz Piano by Ear

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Sharp

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Jazz Piano by Ear

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Sharp

Subscriptions2
  • Sharp Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Sharp Pro Annually$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Sharp Pro Unlimited$239.99

Questions

Is Jazz Piano by Ear free?
Jazz Piano by Ear costs $69.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sharp free?
Sharp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jazz Piano by Ear or Sharp?
Sharp is rated higher. Jazz Piano by Ear averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sharp averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Jazz Piano by Ear or Sharp have ads?
Neither Jazz Piano by Ear nor Sharp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jazz Piano by Ear or Sharp?
Jazz Piano by Ear ships an update every 30 months, and Sharp every 8 days. Most recently, Jazz Piano by Ear was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sharp on October 13, 2026.

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