# Jam vs JHG Backing Tracks

The clearest difference is rating: Jam at 4.8 against JHG Backing Tracks's 1.0. Jam also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). JHG Backing Tracks's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and JHG Backing Tracks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jam holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jam has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Jam ships an update every 2 months, JHG Backing Tracks monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jam | JHG Backing Tracks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jam-master/id6443654772/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jhg-backing-tracks/id6467240628/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 22 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [群 丁](https://appshunter.io/developer/555222254) | [Jamie Harrison Media Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498374304) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### JHG Backing Tracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jhg-backing-tracks/id6467240628)

Create personalized, professionally recorded backing tracks with customizable rhythm, length, key, and instrumentation. Includes a unique "Challenges" module for improvisation practice. All features require a paid subscription after a 7-day free trial.

**Highlights:** Customizable rhythm and genre styles, Adjustable track length up to 16 bars, Key and tonality customization, Add/remove bass and drums, Challenge Tracks module for improvisation, 7-day free trial

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| 7 Day Free Trial | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jam free?

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

### Is JHG Backing Tracks free?

JHG Backing Tracks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jam or JHG Backing Tracks?

Jam is rated higher. Jam averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while JHG Backing Tracks averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Jam or JHG Backing Tracks have ads?

Jam shows ads; JHG Backing Tracks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jam or JHG Backing Tracks?

Jam ships an update every 2 months, and JHG Backing Tracks monthly. Most recently, Jam was updated on September 9, 2026 and JHG Backing Tracks on August 29, 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.*