# iReal Pro vs Random Key Practice

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iReal Pro at 83% against Random Key Practice's 33%. iReal Pro also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (11K vs 3). Random Key Practice's advantage is price (Free vs $21.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Random Key Practice is free to download; iReal Pro costs $21.99 up front. iReal Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Random Key Practice asks for nothing beyond the download.

iReal Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iReal Pro has 11K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of iReal Pro's written reviews are positive against 33% of Random Key Practice's.

## The numbers

| Metric | iReal Pro | Random Key Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $21.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireal-pro/id298206806/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-key-practice/id1308033144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technimo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/298206809) | [Audun Jørstad Lillekjendlie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1098933901) |

## What reviewers say

### iReal Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Music, #42 Top Paid, #132 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 Key Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-key-practice/id1308033144)

Practice musical chords, licks, and scales across all keys. A random key is displayed every two beats, accompanied by an adjustable metronome for timing.

**Highlights:** Practice chords, licks, and scales, Supports all musical keys, Adjustable metronome, Random key generation, Displays new key every two beats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iReal Pro free?

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

### Is Random Key Practice free?

Random Key Practice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iReal Pro or Random Key Practice?

iReal Pro is rated higher. iReal Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Random Key Practice averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do iReal Pro or Random Key Practice have ads?

Neither iReal Pro nor Random Key Practice shows ads.

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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.*