# MetroLyrics vs CleverJazz

The clearest difference is rating: CleverJazz at 5.0 against MetroLyrics's 3.7. CleverJazz also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). MetroLyrics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (911 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CleverJazz sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. MetroLyrics asks for nothing beyond the download.

CleverJazz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MetroLyrics has 911 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of MetroLyrics's written reviews are positive against 100% of CleverJazz's.

MetroLyrics ships an update every 4 months, CleverJazz weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MetroLyrics | CleverJazz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (911 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metrolyrics/id547825550/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleverjazz/id6748681852/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **911** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 311 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CBS Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/295669712) | [维华 孟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825050690) |

## What reviewers say

### MetroLyrics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metrolyrics/id547825550)

Access millions of song lyrics, view music videos, and explore artist information. Discover trending songs in your city and globally with interactive charts. Synchronize lyrics and join a worldwide music community.

**Highlights:** Millions of song lyrics, Synchronized lyrics, Music videos, Map charts of popular songs, Artist information and pictures, Song search by keywords, Add songs to favorites

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Helpful for learning song lyrics
- 🎶 Integrates with music library

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Unreliable song search/identification
- 🗃️ Limited song library
- 💤 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Search function not working
- Lyrics not loading for many songs
- App crashes on launch or when switching songs

**Requested features**

- Add ability to copy/share lyrics
- Improve song search functionality
- Expand song library coverage
- Optimize performance and stability


### CleverJazz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleverjazz/id6748681852)

This app helps musicians develop jazz fluency with a comprehensive library of chords, scales, and licks. It features smart transposition, proficiency tracking, and daily practice analytics. Includes ear training, metronome, tuner, and Circle of Fifths for structured learning.

**Highlights:** Jazz chord, scale, and lick library, Smart transposition, Proficiency tracking, Daily practice analytics, Ear training tools, Metronome, tuner, Circle of Fifths

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CleverJazz Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| CleverJazz Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Clever Jazz Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MetroLyrics free?

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

### Is CleverJazz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MetroLyrics or CleverJazz?

CleverJazz is rated higher. MetroLyrics averages 3.7 out of 5 from 911 ratings, while CleverJazz averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MetroLyrics or CleverJazz have ads?

Neither MetroLyrics nor CleverJazz shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MetroLyrics or CleverJazz?

MetroLyrics ships an update every 4 months, and CleverJazz weekly. Most recently, MetroLyrics was updated on October 24, 2026 and CleverJazz on October 15, 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.*