Comparison

FretBuzz Progressions vs Ilumapp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FretBuzz Progressions

Features
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FretBuzz Progressions is an application for learning and practicing common jazz chord progressions on guitar. It shows chord diagrams for ii V I, I vi ii V and Blues progressions. Blues progressions cover basic blues with two fives and turnarounds and advances to Charle Parker's Blues for Alice. The chords/diagrams listed start with basic chords/diagrams and then advance to chords/diagrams with extensions and alterations (when possible). All chords/diagrams are connected with smooth voice leading. The chord diagrams used are the common chord shapes used in jazz guitar; - Shells - Drop 3 Chords - Drop 2 Chords - Drop 2 & 4 and Drop 2 Chords. The application can play the progression and it's variation you choose along with a metronome. You can set the speed of the metronome and follow along as the playing chord/diagram is highlighted. You can tap on the chord name to hear its sound. Tapping on a chord note will play only that particular note. You can adjust the size of the chord diagrams for your device. There is also a left handed option in the settings. You can think of this application as volume II of my "FretBuzz Chords" app.

About

Ilumapp

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Ilum turns Bible verse memorization into a luminous adventure. Travel themed paths, learn step by step, and collect stars and medals while Lumi, your little guide of light, walks with you along the way. LEARN BY PLAYING • Short 5-step lessons: discover the verse, build it with tiles, fill in the blanks, recall it by its initials, and say it from memory. • Hearts, combos, XP, and levels that make every lesson exciting. • Earn up to 3 stars per verse and a medal for every completed path. PATHS FOR EVERY MOMENT • Faith, Love, Strength, Peace, Hope, and Wisdom: paths with hand-picked verses (World English Bible). • Create your own paths with any Bible passage. • Verse library with topic filters. MAKE IT YOURS • Create your avatar inspired by Bible heroes or use your own photo. • Dark and light mode, plus music and sounds that respect silent mode. • Daily reminders so you never lose your streak. GROW WITH FRIENDS • Sign in with Google to save your progress in the cloud and restore it on any device. • Add friends, send challenges, and compete in memorization races. • Want to start right away? Create a profile without an account: your progress lives on your device. Ilum is for all ages: kids, teens, and adults who want to keep God's Word in their hearts, one verse at a time. “Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.” — Psalm 119:105

Screenshots

FretBuzz Progressions3 screens
Ilumapp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ilumapp at Free against FretBuzz Progressions's $4.99. Ilumapp also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 31 months). FretBuzz Progressions's advantage is iOS requirement (12 vs 16.4). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ilumapp is free to download; FretBuzz Progressions costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FretBuzz Progressions ships an update every 31 months, Ilumapp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
FretBuzz Progressions versus Ilumapp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFretBuzz ProgressionsIlumapp
Price$4.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAltug BasaranJose Escobar

In-app purchases

None

FretBuzz Progressions

No in-app purchases

None

Ilumapp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FretBuzz Progressions free?
FretBuzz Progressions costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ilumapp free?
Ilumapp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FretBuzz Progressions or Ilumapp have ads?
Neither FretBuzz Progressions nor Ilumapp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FretBuzz Progressions or Ilumapp?
FretBuzz Progressions ships an update every 31 months, and Ilumapp every 3 weeks. Most recently, FretBuzz Progressions was updated on September 10, 2026 and Ilumapp on September 21, 2026.

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