Comparison

JAZZed HD vs DownBeat Mag

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

Head to head
About

JAZZed HD

This publication offers practical insights for jazz educators, covering teaching methods, performance techniques, improvisation, and repertoire. It features profiles of successful jazz musicians and educators, providing valuable resources for high school and college instructors.

Highlights
  • In-depth editorial profiles
  • Teaching and performance methods
  • Improvisation techniques
  • Repertoire guidance
  • Recording techniques
  • Festival opportunities
Features
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JAZZed is an exciting publication created for jazz educators which provides practical, hands‐on information to help school and independent music educators teach jazz to high‐school and college students. Each issue features an in‐depth editorial profile on successful jazz educators and performers to highlight their approach to teaching and playing jazz, including performance methods, improvisation, repertoire, recording techniques, travel and festival opportunities, and so much more! Whether an educator is focused on small ensembles, big bands, soloists, or other groups, they will find a variety of helpful information and ideas in JAZZed. JAZZed debuted in 2006 and reaches jazz educators across the USA. JAZZed is published six times per year and focuses on a wealth of topics that are pertinent to the jazz educator. Thousands of additional copies are distributed at major music educator conferences and jazz conventions, including TMEA, MENC, Midwest Clinic, JEN, and many others! Privacy Policy/Terms of Use: http://timeless-com.com/privacy-policy.php

About

DownBeat Mag

Explore the world of Jazz, Blues, and beyond with in-depth interviews, historical features, and expert reviews. Access back issues and future content through various subscription options.

Highlights
  • In-depth interviews
  • Historical music features
  • World-class reviews
  • Blindfold Test articles
  • Access to back and future issues
  • Subscription options
Features
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DownBeat is the granddaddy of American music magazines. Our editors, writers and photographers scour the world to bring back the best of Jazz, Blues & Beyond. From insightful interviews and historical gems to world-class reviews and iconic features like the Blindfold Test, DownBeat delivers an insider's guide to jazz, improvised music and all of its offshoots. Auto Renewing subscription: *Back issues and future issues are available for purchase within the App. You can purchase single issues for $3.99 (non-subscription). Future issues are also available through the following auto-renewing subscription(s): DownBeat Magazine subscriptions - 3-month subscription for $9.99, 6-month subscription for $15.99 and a 1-year subscription for $23.99 automatically renewed until canceled. Payment for all purchases will be charged to your iTunes account at the confirmation of your purchase. The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it, and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. This subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. You may turn off auto-renewing subscriptions by going to your user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. Please find our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy here: https://downbeat.com/site/terms and https://downbeat.com/site/privacy

Screenshots

JAZZed HD4 screens
DownBeat Mag3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JAZZed HD at 4.3 against DownBeat Mag's 1.5. JAZZed HD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). DownBeat Mag's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 65 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. DownBeat Mag sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. JAZZed HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JAZZed HD holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 15 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JAZZed HD ships an update every 65 months, DownBeat Mag every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
JAZZed HD versus DownBeat Mag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJAZZed HDDownBeat Mag
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better1.5 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews—7.1% of reviews
Number of ratings615 — better
Update frequencyEvery 65 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB57 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerartistpro, LLCMaher Publications Inc.

Customer experience

JAZZed HD

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

DownBeat Mag

All ratings15 ratings
Positive6.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative86.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive7.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative85.7%

In-app purchases

None

JAZZed HD

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

DownBeat Mag

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • 1-Year Subscription$23.991 Year
One-time8
  • DownBeat Mag May 2023 Issue$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2023-08$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2026-07$4.99
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  • DownBeat Mag 2026-09$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2026-10$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2026-11$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2025-01$4.99
  • DownBeat Mag 2024-12$4.99

Questions

Is JAZZed HD free?
JAZZed HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DownBeat Mag free?
DownBeat Mag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JAZZed HD or DownBeat Mag?
JAZZed HD is rated higher. JAZZed HD averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while DownBeat Mag averages 1.5 from 15 ratings.
Do JAZZed HD or DownBeat Mag have ads?
Neither JAZZed HD nor DownBeat Mag shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JAZZed HD or DownBeat Mag?
JAZZed HD ships an update every 65 months, and DownBeat Mag every 2 months. Most recently, JAZZed HD was updated on November 1, 2026 and DownBeat Mag on November 3, 2026.

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