# iReal Pro vs Post

The clearest difference is price: Post at $4.99 against iReal Pro's $21.99. Post also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). iReal Pro's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (83% vs 50%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

iReal Pro costs $21.99 and Post $4.99 up front. iReal Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Post asks for nothing beyond the download.

iReal Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. 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 50% of Post's.

iReal Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Post every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iReal Pro | Post |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $21.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireal-pro/id298206806/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/post-tonal-tool-kit/id626579886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | #188 |
| Size | 179 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technimo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/298206809) | [A Squared Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/626580049) |

## What reviewers say

### iReal Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Music, #31 Top Paid, #107 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


### Post

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/post-tonal-tool-kit/id626579886)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app provides tools for analyzing post-tonal music, including pitch-class set and tone row calculations. It helps users identify Forte names, normal forms, prime forms, and relationships within musical sets.

**Highlights:** PC Set Calculator, Subset/Superset Calculator, Matrix Calculator, Forte name analysis, Normal form calculation, Prime form identification, Tone row analysis

**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 Post free?

Post costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

iReal Pro is rated higher. iReal Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Post averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do iReal Pro or Post have ads?

Neither iReal Pro nor Post shows ads.

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

iReal Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Post every 2 months. Most recently, iReal Pro was updated on November 12, 2026 and Post on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iReal Pro or Post?

iReal Pro currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and Post at #188. 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.*