# iReal Pro vs Random Chord

The clearest difference is price: Random Chord at $2.99 against iReal Pro's $21.99. Random Chord also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). iReal Pro's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

iReal Pro costs $21.99 and Random Chord $2.99 up front. iReal Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Random Chord asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for iReal Pro against 5.0 for Random Chord. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iReal Pro has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of iReal Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Random Chord's.

iReal Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Random Chord every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iReal Pro | Random Chord |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $21.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireal-pro/id298206806/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-chord/id1180443119/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technimo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/298206809) | [AppicDesign](https://appshunter.io/developer/492684279) |

## What reviewers say

### iReal Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireal-pro/id298206806)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Music, #59 Top Paid, #171 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app provides a virtual band accompaniment for musicians to practice with, offering realistic sounding instruments and a variety of styles. It also functions as a digital chord chart book, allowing users to create, edit, and share their own song charts.

**Highlights:** Virtual band accompaniment, Create, edit, and share chord charts, Thousands of downloadable songs, Chord diagrams and scale recommendations, Practice exercises and transposition, Export charts and audio, Cloud synchronization

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blues style backing tracks | $6.99 | one-time |
| Salsa style backing tracks | $6.99 | one-time |
| Brazilian backing tracks | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for practicing and reading charts
- 👍 Versatile with ability to change keys, tempos, and styles
- 👍 Excellent community and support
- 🚀 Efficient for gigs and rehearsals
- 👍 Indispensable tool for jazz musicians

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with chord voicings and playback
- 🔧 Limited editing capabilities
- 🔧 Clunky interface for some users
- 💰 Expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional skipping or timing issues with playback
- Trouble with registration and login process
- Compatibility issues with newer devices or operating systems

**Requested features**

- Add ability to write rhythm notation
- Integrate with Real Books
- Improve sound quality and add more instrument options
- Add melodies and lyrics support
- Improve chord editing and customization


### Random Chord

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-chord/id1180443119)

Practice musical improvisation with randomly generated chord progressions. Customize key, chord types, duration, and time signatures for personalized exercises. Supports various playback styles and includes a mixer for custom sound.

**Highlights:** Random chord generation, Customizable chord pools, Adjustable chord duration and loop settings, Support for different time signatures, Diatonic, Chromatic, Modal, and Custom modes, Multiple playback styles (Rock, Pop, Swing, etc.), Integrated mixer for sound control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iReal Pro free?

iReal Pro costs $21.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Random Chord free?

Random Chord costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iReal Pro or Random Chord?

Random Chord is rated higher. iReal Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Random Chord averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iReal Pro or Random Chord have ads?

Neither iReal Pro nor Random Chord shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iReal Pro or Random Chord?

iReal Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Random Chord every 3 months. Most recently, iReal Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and Random Chord on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*