# iMproviser vs tonestro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: tonestro at 59% against iMproviser's 0%. tonestro also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 73 months). iMproviser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 32) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. tonestro sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $16.49 per month. iMproviser asks for nothing beyond the download.

tonestro holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: tonestro has 2.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iMproviser's written reviews are positive against 59% of tonestro's.

iMproviser ships an update every 73 months, tonestro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMproviser | tonestro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/improviser/id414087216/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonestro-music-lessons/id1365630760/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **58.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 73 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Formatics](https://appshunter.io/developer/398621806) | [fun.music IT GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1365630759) |

## What reviewers say

### iMproviser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/improviser/id414087216)

Learn to improvise jazz and blues music with practical exercises. This app offers 6 pages of exercises in all 12 keys, suitable for all wind instruments.

**Highlights:** Jazz and blues improvisation, Practical exercises, 12 keys, All wind instruments, Beginner-friendly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### tonestro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonestro-music-lessons/id1365630760)

Learn to play a musical instrument with interactive lessons, fingering charts, and sheet music. Get real-time feedback on your performance and track your progress with engaging exercises and challenges. Practice your favorite songs with studio-quality accompaniment.

**Highlights:** Interactive lessons, Fingering charts, Sheet music library, Real-time feedback, Progress tracking, Weekly challenges

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learn an instrument, 1 month | $16.49 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium | $17.49 | per month |
| tonestro Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| tonestro Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| tonestro Premium | $39.99 | per month |
| tonestro Premium | $44.49 | per month |
| Special wind instrument offer | $59.99 | per year |
| Welcome offer | $64.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Learn to Play Wind Instruments | $103.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $109.99 | per year |
| One-Time Special Offer | $109.99 | per year |
| Learn to Play Wind Instruments | $111.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $197.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $197.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $224.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and helpful for learning
- 🚀 Effective teaching methods
- 💡 Good for beginners and intermediate players
- 🎉 Motivating and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Too many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Issues with note recognition and feedback
- 📚 Lack of free learning content

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing
- Subscription issues and lack of customer support
- Inaccurate tuning and note detection

**Requested features**

- More free lessons and songs
- Better note recognition and feedback
- Ability to learn multiple instruments
- Offline mode for practicing
- Family/group subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMproviser free?

iMproviser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is tonestro free?

tonestro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iMproviser or tonestro?

tonestro is rated higher. iMproviser averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while tonestro averages 4.4 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do iMproviser or tonestro have ads?

tonestro shows ads; iMproviser does not.

### Which is updated more often, iMproviser or tonestro?

iMproviser ships an update every 73 months, and tonestro weekly. Most recently, iMproviser was updated on October 1, 2026 and tonestro on October 25, 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.*