# WatchMusic vs Quartet 3

The clearest difference is price: WatchMusic at $0.99 against Quartet 3's $16.99. WatchMusic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). Quartet 3's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 2.2) and review sentiment (90% vs 50%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

WatchMusic costs $0.99 and Quartet 3 $16.99 up front. Quartet 3 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. WatchMusic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Quartet 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of WatchMusic's written reviews are positive against 90% of Quartet 3's.

WatchMusic ships an update fortnightly, Quartet 3 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchMusic | Quartet 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $16.99 |
| Rating | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchmusic/id6446092951/reviews) | **[4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quartet-3/id6740534501/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 528 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hugo Mason](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583995104) | [UK Music Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/579320222) |

## What reviewers say

### WatchMusic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchmusic/id6446092951)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Access your entire Apple Music library, including songs, albums, playlists, and stations, directly from your Apple Watch. Control playback, search the catalog, and get personalized recommendations without needing your iPhone.

**Highlights:** Apple Music library access, Playback control, Music search, Personalized recommendations, Playlist and station support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Quartet 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quartet-3/id6740534501)

Enhance your jazz performance and practice with live studio recordings of jazz standards. Mute your instrument to play along, change keys, adjust tempo, and loop sections for focused learning. Features animated chord diagrams and playlist creation for seamless practice sessions.

**Highlights:** Live jazz standards play-along, Mute your instrument, Change key and tempo, Loop sections for practice, Animated chord diagrams, Multi-app playlist creation, Multitrack export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade song | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10 tokens | $8.99 | one-time |
| Buy 20 tokens | $14.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50 tokens | $22.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade all songs | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Superb tool for drum teachers
- 👍 Huge selection of styles and tempos
- 👍 Ability to mute drums for playing along
- 👍 High-quality audio recordings
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatchMusic free?

WatchMusic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Quartet 3 free?

Quartet 3 costs $16.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WatchMusic or Quartet 3?

Quartet 3 is rated higher. WatchMusic averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Quartet 3 averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.

### Do WatchMusic or Quartet 3 have ads?

Neither WatchMusic nor Quartet 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WatchMusic or Quartet 3?

WatchMusic ships an update fortnightly, and Quartet 3 monthly. Most recently, WatchMusic was updated on October 1, 2026 and Quartet 3 on October 19, 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.*