Comparison

iImprov vs DroPilot Pentatonics

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iImprov

This app helps jazz musicians of all levels master modal improvisation. It offers detailed explanations of theory, scale relationships, and practical exercises with audio and JAM-A-longs in various keys and styles. Tailored for modal tunes, it covers minor modal, 7 sus 4, and Major 7#4 progressions.

Highlights
  • Modal improvisation theory
  • Scale and chord relation explanations
  • Pentatonic scale usage
  • Audio and visual scale examples
  • Interactive JAM-A-longs
  • Adjustable tempo and instrument balance
  • Transposition selection
Features
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iImprov-Modal is the 2nd release from Jazz Apps Mobile LLC. It is part of a series created for jazz musicians of all levels to help them take on specific challenges that any improvising musician will encounter. Each one contains a full explanation of all the concepts and theory involved as well as written and audio examples and exercises. Each app contains JAM-A-longs in all keys with adjustable tempo and control of instrument balance. Each iImprov app also allows you to select the correct transposition for your instrument. iImprov-Modal specifically provides the tools for confidently playing over modal tunes. The main focus of the app is playing over minor modal tunes, however we have also covered playing over 7 sus 4 modal tunes and Major 7#4 tunes. Exercises and JAM-A-longs specific to each of these types of tunes are included. Features- Full explanation of the concepts involved. Detailed theory of note to chord relations and use of modal scales. Detailed theory of how to use pentatonic scales, including how to play “outside.” Audio and visual representation of the related scales. Audio playback of the scales played over the appropriate chords. Exercises that include live audio examples from saxophonist Tony Bray. JAM-A-longs for Minor Modal (Swing and Funk). JAM-A-longs for 7 sus 4. JAM-A-longs for Major 7#4. Each JAM-A-long was recorded individually in order to give variation for each key. Mixer control for the JAM-A-Long instruments. Tempo control for each JAM-A-long. Unlimited JAM-A-long loop length.

About

DroPilot Pentatonics

Features
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DroPilot Pentatonics helps you master pentatonic and blues scales on guitar, with clear fretboard diagrams and tools built for real practice. Choose major pentatonic, minor pentatonic, major blues, minor blues, or dorian pentatonic. Pick a key, explore all 7 classic positions, and view notes, intervals, or color-coded shapes on the neck. Build chord progressions or use smart suggestions to see which scale fits each moment. Play the scale alone or over a progression with piano, bass, and drum backing. Includes count-in, loop, metronome, and tempo control. Also includes a tuner, pentatonic dictionary, left-handed mode, favorites with backup, and an in-app guide. Available in English and Spanish. DroPilot Pentatonics Pro unlocks advanced features with a one-time purchase. Part of the DroPilot family: Voicings, Arpeggios, Modes, and Pentatonics.

Screenshots

iImprov4 screens
DroPilot Pentatonics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DroPilot Pentatonics at Free against iImprov's $3.99. DroPilot Pentatonics also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 28 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). iImprov's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DroPilot Pentatonics is free to download; iImprov costs $3.99 up front. DroPilot Pentatonics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iImprov asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iImprov ships an update every 28 months, DroPilot Pentatonics every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iImprov versus DroPilot Pentatonics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriImprovDroPilot Pentatonics
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJazz Apps Mobile LLCPablo Niveiro

In-app purchases

None

iImprov

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DroPilot Pentatonics

One-time1
  • DroPilot Pentatonics Pro$6.99

Questions

Is iImprov free?
iImprov costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DroPilot Pentatonics free?
DroPilot Pentatonics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iImprov or DroPilot Pentatonics have ads?
Neither iImprov nor DroPilot Pentatonics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iImprov or DroPilot Pentatonics?
iImprov ships an update every 28 months, and DroPilot Pentatonics every 4 days. Most recently, iImprov was updated on October 7, 2026 and DroPilot Pentatonics on October 5, 2026.

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