# iReal Pro vs iImprov

The clearest difference is price: iImprov at $0.99 against iReal Pro's $21.99. iImprov also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). iReal Pro's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 24 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

iReal Pro costs $21.99 and iImprov $0.99 up front. iReal Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. iImprov 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 23, 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 57% of iImprov's.

iReal Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, iImprov every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iReal Pro | iImprov |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $21.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireal-pro/id298206806/reviews)** | [3.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iimprov-chordscale-compendium/id453639147/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technimo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/298206809) | [Jazz Apps Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/421582808) |

## What reviewers say

### iReal Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Music, #33 Top Paid, #116 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


### iImprov

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iimprov-chordscale-compendium/id453639147)

This app offers a visual and audio reference for jazz improvisation scales and chords. It helps users train their ear by presenting chord qualities, recommended scales, and audio playback. Users can select clefs, transpose for their instrument, and view scales and chords in any key.

**Highlights:** Visual and audio scale/chord reference, Ear training tool, Organizes 25 chord qualities, Key selection wheel, Recommended scales for chords, Audio playback of chords and scales, Bass/treble clef selection, Instrument transposition

**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 iImprov free?

iImprov costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iReal Pro or iImprov?

iReal Pro is rated higher. iReal Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while iImprov averages 3.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do iReal Pro or iImprov have ads?

Neither iReal Pro nor iImprov shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iReal Pro or iImprov?

iReal Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and iImprov every 24 months. Most recently, iReal Pro was updated on November 8, 2026 and iImprov on November 6, 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.*