# Harmonica University vs Chromatic Harmonica PRO

The clearest difference is ads: Chromatic Harmonica PRO at none against Harmonica University's shown. Chromatic Harmonica PRO also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Harmonica University sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Chromatic Harmonica PRO sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Harmonica University against 3.0 for Chromatic Harmonica PRO. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

Harmonica University ships an update every 2 months, Chromatic Harmonica PRO every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Harmonica University | Chromatic Harmonica PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonica-university/id6450061589/reviews) | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromatic-harmonica-pro/id6503302261/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 91 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Music Box Music LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691779513) | [Filipe Maciel Lins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748841098) |

## What reviewers say

### Harmonica University

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonica-university/id6450061589)

Master the diatonic harmonica with structured lessons, songs, and exercises. This app guides beginners to advanced players through essential techniques, blues styles, and improvisation.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step lessons, Harmonica tabs and videos, Riffs, licks, and songs, Blues harmonica techniques, Improvisation training, Practice tools

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

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hobbyist | $9.99 | per month |
| Bendr Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Bryn Fan | $10.00 | per month |
| Starter | $19.99 | per month |
| Harmonica Only | $19.99 | per month |
| Harmonica Mastery | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Omega | $25.00 | per month |
| Macro (monthly) 30-day | $29.00 | per month |
| Standard | $29.99 | per month |
| PRO | $29.99 | per month |
| Beginner | $29.99 | per month |
| BENDR Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| BENDR Special Offer | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| Elite | $49.99 | per month |
| Advanced | $49.99 | per month |
| Bryn Fan (annual) | $60.00 | per year |
| Annual | $97.00 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $99.00 | per year |
| BENDR Annual | $99.00 | per year |
| Harmonica Only (annual) | $196.99 | per year |
| Annual DIY | $196.99 | per year |
| Omega (annual) | $229.00 | per month |
| Macro (30-day trial) | $229.00 | per year |
| Beginners Course Bundle | $97.00 | one-time |
| Intermediate Bundle | $196.99 | one-time |
| Gold Course Bundle | $299.00 | one-time |


### Chromatic Harmonica PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromatic-harmonica-pro/id6503302261)

Master jazz harp with this comprehensive trainer. Practice scales and arpeggios in any key with accurate MIDI playback and interactive visual grids. Create custom routines and explore a vast library of musical exercises.

**Highlights:** Practice scales and arpeggios in any key, Accurate MIDI playback, Interactive visual grid of harmonica holes and notes, Metronome with tempo control, Create and save custom training routines, Support for all tunings and hole configurations

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan New | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Half Year | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Chromatic Premium - 6 Months | $16.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Plan New | $19.99 | per year |
| Chromatic Harmonica Premium | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Harmonica University free?

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

### Is Chromatic Harmonica PRO free?

Chromatic Harmonica PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Harmonica University or Chromatic Harmonica PRO?

Harmonica University and Chromatic Harmonica PRO are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Harmonica University or Chromatic Harmonica PRO have ads?

Harmonica University shows ads; Chromatic Harmonica PRO does not.

### Which is updated more often, Harmonica University or Chromatic Harmonica PRO?

Harmonica University ships an update every 2 months, and Chromatic Harmonica PRO every 10 days. Most recently, Harmonica University was updated on September 30, 2026 and Chromatic Harmonica PRO on October 6, 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.*