Comparison

jAmp Clickstation vs Tiny Instrument

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

Head to head
About

jAmp Clickstation

Features
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jAmp Clickstation is the ultimate metronome app for drummers and musicians, designed to meet the demands of precision timing and advanced rhythm control. With complex subdivisions, tap tempo, song memory, and Midi support, it’s perfect for practice, studio sessions, and live performances. Take your timing to the next level with jAmp Clickstation on iOS and macOS! Features: - iPhone, iPad, or mac - AUv3 plugin or standalone - Program beats intuitively - Controllable via MIDI CC knobs - Send MIDI note-on signals to other AUv3 instruments - Fast tempo settings via rotary knob or numpad - Easy subdivision setup - Save your presets - 1 to 999 beats per minute

About

Tiny Instrument

This app simplifies playing, recording, and exploring MIDI keyboards with real-time visual feedback. It allows users to record performances, import MIDI files, and customize instruments and playback settings.

Highlights
  • Plug & Play MIDI keyboard connection
  • Real-time note visualization on staff
  • Record and save MIDI performances
  • Import and play MIDI files
  • Customizable instruments with SF2 support
  • Flexible playback and display settings
Features
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Learn music by playing it. Tiny Instrument is a keyboard-first way to learn music theory, train your ear, and practice scales, chords, and songs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Instead of treating theory like a textbook, it turns learning into something hands-on: play notes on the keyboard, hear how they sound, build chords and scales, train your ear, and explore ideas as you go. Start with the basics of notes, rhythm, intervals, scales, and chords. Then grow into keys, harmony, progressions, modes, and composition. Tiny Instrument keeps the experience light and musical with guided lessons, playful warm-ups, open-ended exploration, ear training, and beginner-friendly practice tools. Why Tiny Instrument feels different: - Learn theory through the keyboard, not away from it - Reinforce concepts with ear training and practice in the same app - Explore musical ideas through playful exercises and warm-ups - Sketch chord progressions and first song ideas in Compose - Use Aria, an optional learning companion, on supported Apple Intelligence devices - Keep learning across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Connect a MIDI keyboard for a more instrument-like experience Tiny Instrument includes: - Guided music theory lessons - Ear training levels - Play & Explore exercises - Practice for scales, chords, songs, and MIDI - Beginner-friendly composition tools - Focus sessions for intentional practice - Music Library concept browsing - Spotlight search and other Apple-platform integrations The app is free to download and includes a genuine free tier you can keep using: Intro lessons, Keyboard basics, the Scales chapter, starter ear training in every stage, the first Play & Explore group, core practice tools, and Aria on supported Apple Intelligence devices. When you want more, additional chapters and tools are unlocked with one-time purchases. That includes deeper theory chapters, expanded practice and ear training, extra Play & Explore groups, and the Composition path. No subscription required. Whether you are starting from your very first keypress or filling in theory gaps as a self-taught player, Tiny Instrument is designed to make learning music feel more playful, connected, and alive. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

jAmp Clickstation2 screens
Tiny Instrument4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tiny Instrument at every 3 days against jAmp Clickstation's every 4 months. jAmp Clickstation's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.4). 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. jAmp Clickstation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tiny Instrument sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

jAmp Clickstation ships an update every 4 months, Tiny Instrument every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
jAmp Clickstation versus Tiny Instrument: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterjAmp ClickstationTiny Instrument
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB307 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan MaesCodeloop

In-app purchases

1 purchases

jAmp Clickstation

One-time1
  • jAmp Clickstation Activation$1.99
10 purchases

Tiny Instrument

One-time10
  • Small Donation$0.99
  • Keyboard Themes$1.99
  • Core Theory$2.99
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  • Chord Lab$2.99
  • Medium Donation$2.99
  • Composition Studio$4.99
  • Advanced Theory$4.99
  • Practice Studio$4.99
  • Large Donation$4.99
  • Full Library$14.99

Questions

Is jAmp Clickstation free?
jAmp Clickstation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tiny Instrument free?
Tiny Instrument is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do jAmp Clickstation or Tiny Instrument have ads?
Neither jAmp Clickstation nor Tiny Instrument shows ads.
Which is updated more often, jAmp Clickstation or Tiny Instrument?
jAmp Clickstation ships an update every 4 months, and Tiny Instrument every 3 days. Most recently, jAmp Clickstation was updated on September 12, 2026 and Tiny Instrument on September 14, 2026.

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