# CompetitionSuite Commentary vs Kjos IPS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CompetitionSuite Commentary at none against Kjos IPS's 48. CompetitionSuite Commentary also leads on rating (3.1 vs 2.8). Kjos IPS's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 21%) and ratings volume (129 vs 29). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kjos IPS sells 48 one-off in-app purchases. CompetitionSuite Commentary asks for nothing beyond the download.

CompetitionSuite Commentary holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 129 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of CompetitionSuite Commentary's written reviews are positive against 33% of Kjos IPS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CompetitionSuite Commentary ships an update every 4 months, Kjos IPS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CompetitionSuite Commentary | Kjos IPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/competitionsuite-commentary/id594112091/reviews)** | [2.8 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kjos-ips/id982025486/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **129** |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CompetitionSuite LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/594112094) | [Pygraphics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/909400469) |

## What reviewers say

### CompetitionSuite Commentary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/competitionsuite-commentary/id594112091)

This app provides directors and staff with easy access to competition commentary files. Receive in-app notifications for important updates and announcements from your circuits. Streamline performance feedback review to focus on team growth and improvement.

**Highlights:** Access commentary files, In-app notifications, Circuit updates, Performance feedback review, Streamlined access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kjos IPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kjos-ips/id982025486)

Enhance music education with interactive practice tools. Access digital sheet music, play-along accompaniments, video lessons, and a recording studio. Ideal for students and teachers to deepen musical understanding and track progress.

**Highlights:** eBook versions of Kjos publications, Teacher Edition access, Play-along accompaniment and recordings, Video lessons, Personal recording studio, Interactive glossaries and flashcards

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

**In-app purchases (48)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Practice Guides for TOE - Percussion - Media Only | $3.99 | one-time |
| Excellence in Theory Bk 1 - DB | $5.99 | one-time |
| String Basics Cello Book 1, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| String Basics Violin Bk 1, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| String Basics Violin Bk 2, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Trad: Primer A, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Traditions: All In One, Level 1A - Digital Book | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Traditions: All In One, Level 2A - Digital Book | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Trad: Primer B, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Traditions: 3B DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| SB String Bass Bk 1, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Traditions: 4B DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Traditions: 3A DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| String Basics Violin Bk 3, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| String Basics Viola Book 1, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| String Basics Viola Book 3, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Traditions: All In One, Level 1B - Digital Book | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Traditions: 2B DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Traditions: 4A DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Flute Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Clarinet Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Eb Alto Saxophone Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Trumpet-Cornet Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Trombone Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Score Book 1 - Discount Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Bb Tuba Book 2 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Clarinet Book 2 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Alto Saxophone Book 2 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 1 - Clarinet - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 2 - Trumpet - DB | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Flute Book 2 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 1 - Flute - Digital B | $9.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 1 - Eb Alto Sax - DB | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Tuba Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Baritone-Euphonium TC Book 2 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Baritone-Euphonium BC Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 1 - Trombone - DB | $9.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 2 Clarinet - DB | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Electric Bass Book 2 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 1 Trumpet-Cornet - DB | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Trumpet-Cornet Book 2 - Digital Book | $10.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence F Horn Book 1 - Digital Book | $10.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 1 - Percussion - DB | $11.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Percussion Book 1 - Digital Book | $12.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Percussion Book 2 - Digital Book | $12.99 | one-time |
| Bastien Piano for Adults Bk 1 | $18.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Score Book 1 - Digital Book | $59.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 1 - Conductor Score | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Digital book access convenient for practice
- 🎵 Audio accompaniment tracks helpful for learning
- 🎤 Recording feature useful for self-assessment
- 🎼 Tuner functionality works well
- 📖 Clean PDF export capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 Audio playback problems and loading failures
- 🐛 Glitchy interface with scrolling issues
- 🐛 Recording function buggy and unreliable
- 💰 Requires paid license codes for books already purchased

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Audio files won't load or play
- Product code already used error preventing activation
- Videos not functioning
- Tuner stops working after initial use

**Requested features**

- Custom tempo/speed controller for audio
- Ability to record without accompaniment track
- Student part only option without fusion accompaniments
- Disable page transition animations
- Microphone recording improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CompetitionSuite Commentary free?

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

### Is Kjos IPS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CompetitionSuite Commentary or Kjos IPS?

CompetitionSuite Commentary is rated higher. CompetitionSuite Commentary averages 3.1 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Kjos IPS averages 2.8 from 129 ratings.

### Do CompetitionSuite Commentary or Kjos IPS have ads?

Neither CompetitionSuite Commentary nor Kjos IPS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CompetitionSuite Commentary or Kjos IPS?

CompetitionSuite Commentary ships an update every 4 months, and Kjos IPS every 2 months. Most recently, CompetitionSuite Commentary was updated on October 12, 2026 and Kjos IPS on October 17, 2026.

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