# iReal Pro vs MobileSheets®

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MobileSheets® at none against iReal Pro's 3. MobileSheets® also leads on price ($15.99 vs $21.99) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). iReal Pro's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 66) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

iReal Pro costs $21.99 and MobileSheets® $15.99 up front. iReal Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MobileSheets® asks for nothing beyond the download.

iReal Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iReal Pro has 11K ratings behind it against 66, 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 81% of MobileSheets®'s.

iReal Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, MobileSheets® every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iReal Pro | MobileSheets® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $21.99 | **$15.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireal-pro/id298206806/reviews)** | [4.6 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilesheets/id1620569987/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 81.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | #68 |
| Size | 179 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technimo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/298206809) | [Michael Zuber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620569989) |

## What reviewers say

### iReal Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Music, #31 Top Paid, #112 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


### MobileSheets®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilesheets/id1620569987)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app is a digital sheet music manager and viewer for musicians. It allows you to store, organize, and access your entire music library on your device, eliminating the need for physical copies. Features include hands-free page turns, annotation tools, and custom audio playback.

**Highlights:** Digital sheet music management, Hands-free page turns, Music annotation tools, Custom audio player, Library synchronization, Metronome, Setlist creation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cross-platform compatibility
- 👍 Excellent organization and tagging
- 💡 Powerful features for musicians
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🐛 Import problems
- 🐛 UI can be overwhelming

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening after update
- Slider bar gets stuck and glitches
- Menu bar not appearing when clicked
- Synchronization lag between devices
- First pages are black during sync

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust display and page turning options per song
- Save custom colors for annotations
- Shortcuts or faster access to sync button
- Display time during app usage
- Integrated tuner


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iReal Pro free?

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

### Is MobileSheets® free?

MobileSheets® costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iReal Pro or MobileSheets®?

iReal Pro is rated higher. iReal Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while MobileSheets® averages 4.6 from 66 ratings.

### Do iReal Pro or MobileSheets® have ads?

Neither iReal Pro nor MobileSheets® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iReal Pro or MobileSheets®?

iReal Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and MobileSheets® every 9 days. Most recently, iReal Pro was updated on November 9, 2026 and MobileSheets® on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iReal Pro or MobileSheets®?

iReal Pro currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and MobileSheets® at #68. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*