# SOP vs Jam

The clearest difference is price: Jam at Free against SOP's $0.99. SOP's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Jam is free to download; SOP costs $0.99 up front. SOP sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Jam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SOP against 4.8 for Jam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SOP | Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sop-stream-of-praise-basic/id440179802/reviews) | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jam-master/id6443654772/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 207 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stream of Praise](https://appshunter.io/developer/440179805) | [群 丁](https://appshunter.io/developer/555222254) |

## What reviewers say

### SOP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sop-stream-of-praise-basic/id440179802)

Access and organize a comprehensive library of worship songs with lyrics and music videos. Features include offline listening, playlist customization, and advanced search filters for worship leaders. Offers both a free basic version and a premium subscription for unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Offline music and lyric access, Customizable song playlists, Advanced search and filtering, Music videos and demos, Worship song set list builder, Regular content updates

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SOP Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| SOP Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jam-master/id6443654772)

Practice and play along with original backing tracks for guitar, piano, bass, and ukulele. Visualize chord progressions and musical scales on interactive fretboards and keyboards. Adjust tempo and key, and loop sections for focused practice.

**Highlights:** Original backing tracks, Visual chord progressions, Fretboard and keyboard display, Adjustable tempo and key, Looping practice sections, 31 musical scales, 140+ chords

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe Monthly | $17.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SOP free?

SOP costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Jam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SOP or Jam?

SOP and Jam are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do SOP or Jam have ads?

Jam shows ads; SOP does not.

### Which is updated more often, SOP or Jam?

SOP ships an update every 2 months, and Jam every 2 months. Most recently, SOP was updated on October 16, 2026 and Jam on October 14, 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.*