# iReal Pro vs Jazz Licks

The clearest difference is rating: iReal Pro at 4.9 against Jazz Licks's 3.7. iReal Pro also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 6) and review sentiment (83% vs 62%). Jazz Licks's advantage is price ($12.99 vs $21.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

iReal Pro costs $21.99 and Jazz Licks $12.99 up front. iReal Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Jazz Licks asks for nothing beyond the download.

iReal Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iReal Pro has 11K ratings behind it against 6, 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 62% of Jazz Licks's.

iReal Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Jazz Licks every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iReal Pro | Jazz Licks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $21.99 | **$12.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireal-pro/id298206806/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jazz-licks/id1480975992/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 61.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technimo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/298206809) | [GENIT Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/534975345) |

## What reviewers say

### iReal Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Music, #42 Top Paid, #115 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


### Jazz Licks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jazz-licks/id1480975992)

Practice jazz improvisation with scrolling sheet music, backing tracks, and automatic transposition for various instruments. Offers adjustable tempo, clef switching, and PDF export for sheet music.

**Highlights:** Melody Guide with sheet music sync, Backing tracks with drums, Automatic 12-key transposition, Variable tempo control, Clef switching (treble/bass), PDF export for sheet music, Favorites registration

**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 Jazz Licks free?

Jazz Licks costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iReal Pro or Jazz Licks?

iReal Pro is rated higher. iReal Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Jazz Licks averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do iReal Pro or Jazz Licks have ads?

Neither iReal Pro nor Jazz Licks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iReal Pro or Jazz Licks?

iReal Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Jazz Licks every 6 days. Most recently, iReal Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Jazz Licks on October 29, 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.*