Comparison

Emma vs The Percussion Conservatory

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

Head to head
About

Emma

Features
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Find a degree program suited for you with Emma. Emma is filled with valuable information at your fingertips about programs of study, how to navigate through admission and get started with a college or university suited for you. The program is FREE and you will have access to educational specialists available to advise you so you are on the right pathway leading to graduation.

About

The Percussion Conservatory

Access a comprehensive library of percussion education resources, including online courses, study guides, and masterclass archives. Engage with live streams and specialized programs to enhance your musical skills and achieve your performance goals.

Highlights
  • Online courses
  • Excerpt study guides
  • Masterclass archive
  • Livestreams
  • Repertoire resources
  • International intensive programs
Features
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Online courses | Excerpt Study Guides | Masterclass Archive | Livestreams | The Repertoire by William James | International Timpani Intensive | Excerpt PDFS | More!

Screenshots

Emma4 screens
The Percussion Conservatory3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Percussion Conservatory at every 3 weeks against Emma's every 9 months. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emma ships an update every 9 months, The Percussion Conservatory every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Emma versus The Percussion Conservatory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmmaThe Percussion Conservatory
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB394 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGetEducatedJoshua Vonderheide

In-app purchases

None

Emma

No in-app purchases

None

The Percussion Conservatory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Emma free?
Emma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Percussion Conservatory free?
The Percussion Conservatory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Emma or The Percussion Conservatory have ads?
Neither Emma nor The Percussion Conservatory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Emma or The Percussion Conservatory?
Emma ships an update every 9 months, and The Percussion Conservatory every 3 weeks. Most recently, Emma was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Percussion Conservatory on October 24, 2026.

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