Comparison

JAM BUDDY II vs Matthew Garrison

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

Head to head
About

JAM BUDDY II

Features
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JAM BUDDY is a versatile 3-in-1 desktop smart amp, it adopts stereo design.40W, delivering fabulous tone and dynamic for both music playing and jamming.

About

Matthew Garrison

Access a comprehensive archive of an artist's creative works, including albums, audio/video content, charts, scores, lessons, and live streams. This platform is continuously updated with new material.

Highlights
  • Archive of creative works
  • Audio and video content
  • Music charts and scores
  • Lessons and live streams
  • Continuously updated content
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This app contains a living and evolving archive of the creative works of Matthew Garrison. You will find past albums, new albums, audio and video content, music charts and scores, lessons and live streams all in one place that will be continuously updated as Matthew develops more content. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.garrisonjazz.com/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

JAM BUDDY II4 screens
Matthew Garrison4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JAM BUDDY II at none against Matthew Garrison's 2. JAM BUDDY II also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.4). Matthew Garrison's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. Matthew Garrison sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. JAM BUDDY II asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JAM BUDDY II ships an update every 12 months, Matthew Garrison fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
JAM BUDDY II versus Matthew Garrison: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJAM BUDDY IIMatthew Garrison
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB60 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChangsha Melofty Audio Technology Co., Ltd.ShapeShifter Lab Productions Inc

In-app purchases

None

JAM BUDDY II

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Matthew Garrison

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$64.991 Year

Questions

Is JAM BUDDY II free?
JAM BUDDY II is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Matthew Garrison free?
Matthew Garrison is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JAM BUDDY II or Matthew Garrison have ads?
Neither JAM BUDDY II nor Matthew Garrison shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JAM BUDDY II or Matthew Garrison?
JAM BUDDY II ships an update every 12 months, and Matthew Garrison fortnightly. Most recently, JAM BUDDY II was updated on October 7, 2026 and Matthew Garrison on November 5, 2026.

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