# Harmonica University vs CatchWave

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CatchWave at none against Harmonica University's 28. CatchWave also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Harmonica University sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CatchWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

Harmonica University ships an update every 2 months, CatchWave weekly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Harmonica University | CatchWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonica-university/id6450061589/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Music Box Music LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691779513) | [Cumiel Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884808417) |

## 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 |


### CatchWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchwave/id6760520514)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Harmonica University free?

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

### Is CatchWave free?

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

### Do Harmonica University or CatchWave have ads?

Both Harmonica University and CatchWave show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Harmonica University or CatchWave?

Harmonica University ships an update every 2 months, and CatchWave weekly. Most recently, Harmonica University was updated on September 30, 2026 and CatchWave on September 30, 2026.

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