iImprov vs DroPilot Pentatonics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iImprov
Explore the language of Bebop with comprehensive lessons and interactive jam-alongs. Learn to master bebop scales, develop longer phrases, and practice chord substitutions with tempo-adjustable audio examples and transposable notation.
- Bebop scale realization
- Phrase development techniques
- Turnarounds and chord substitutions
- Confirmation sequence breakdown
- I Got Rhythm changes practice
- Tempo-adjustable jam-alongs
- Transposable notation
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iImprov - Bebop This latest in the iImprov series from Jazz Apps Mobile is designed to help take the mystery out of the language of Bebop. There are 9 comprehensive lessons and 8 JAM- A-longs. Each lesson contains a detailed explanation as well as exercises, transposable notation and tempo-adjustable audio examples. Many of the concepts are also demoed by saxophonist Tony Bray at the end of the lessons. The topics covered include: - How to fully realize the bebop scale through strategic placement of half steps to ultimately include all twelve notes of the chromatic scale while maintaining appropriate chord colors. - How to develop longer phrases. - Turnarounds and chord substitutions. (Includes tempo adjustable examples that loop and transpose for practicing over.) - A breakdown of the Confirmation sequence. - Various approaches to playing over I Got Rhythm changes. JAM-A-longs include individually created files for each key. Each will loop indefinitely, all keys are covered and tempos are adjustable. The included JAM-A-longs are: - V7 - II V I - I Got Rhythm 1 - I Got Rhythm 2 - Confirmation Sequence - Turnaround 1 - Turnaround 2 - Turnaround 3 As with other other Jazz Apps Mobile apps, you can set the notation clef and the overall transposition for your specific instrument and there is balance control for the JAM-A-Longs. Happy Practicing!
DroPilot Pentatonics
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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.
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Verdict
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 32 months). iImprov's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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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.
iImprov ships an update every 32 months, DroPilot Pentatonics every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iImprov | DroPilot Pentatonics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jazz Apps Mobile LLC | Pablo Niveiro |
In-app purchases
iImprov
No in-app purchases
DroPilot Pentatonics
- DroPilot Pentatonics Pro$6.99
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