# iReal Pro vs Live Tabs

The clearest difference is price: Live Tabs at $3.99 against iReal Pro's $21.99. Live Tabs also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). iReal Pro's advantage is chart position (#5 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

iReal Pro costs $21.99 and Live Tabs $3.99 up front. iReal Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Live Tabs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iReal Pro | Live Tabs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $21.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireal-pro/id298206806/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technimo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/298206809) | [FERNANDO MIGUEL FERRAO DO AMARAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835260258) |

## What reviewers say

### iReal Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Music, #31 Top Paid, #113 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


### Live Tabs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-tabs/id6751464571)

**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 Live Tabs free?

Live Tabs costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do iReal Pro or Live Tabs have ads?

Neither iReal Pro nor Live Tabs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iReal Pro or Live Tabs?

iReal Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Live Tabs every 3 weeks. Most recently, iReal Pro was updated on October 28, 2026 and Live Tabs on October 24, 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.*