Scale vs Étudy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scale
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Scale-Up! is intended for music players who want to learn scales efficiently. It offers a simple and clean interface, making sure you stay focused while practicing. - Create and play short scale patterns easily. - Supports guitar, bass, ukulele, and keyboard, with various sound banks and custom tunings. - Connect MIDI instruments. - Customize your interface using custom color sets, just the way you like it. Additionally, connect with other users to share your patterns through an optional networking platform.
Étudy
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Étudy is the practice app for jazz musicians — built to help you truly internalize the language of jazz. BROWSE & DISCOVER Explore a growing library of jazz licks shared by the community. Filter by category, key, instrument, and artist. Save your favorites and build your personal vocabulary. CURATED COLLECTIONS (PRO) Essential licks from Bird, Coltrane, Miles, Rollins, and more — organized by artist and concept. Each collection is a focused study guide to internalize the language of the masters. TRANSPOSE INSTANTLY Set your instrument once — every lick appears in your key. Alto Sax, Tenor, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, and more. Concert pitch is always one tap away. PRACTICE PLANS Build your own practice routine. Organize licks into focused sessions, set goals, and track your progress over time. Whether you're working on ii-V-I lines or rhythm changes — structure your practice and stay consistent. PRACTICE TOOLS - All 12 Keys Trainer — work through the circle of fifths - Theory Mode — tap any note to see intervals and chord tones - A-B Loop — isolate and repeat difficult passages - Metronome — with progressive tempo, subdivisions, and polyrhythmic patterns - Rhythm Reading — practice reading and clapping rhythmic patterns - Ear Training — develop your ear for intervals, chords, and melodic dictation SHARE & CONNECT Create and share your own transcriptions with the community. Like and save licks from other musicians. Grow together. MORE THAN A LICK LIBRARY Étudy is a full practice suite. Use the metronome to work on time feel, polyrhythms, and odd meters. Build practice plans that combine licks, exercises, and warm-ups. Track your sessions and see how you improve week over week. Étudy Pro unlocks curated collections, theory analysis, all keys trainer, progressive tempo training, and unlimited practice plans. Subscribe in the app for full access. Étudy Pro is an auto-renewable subscription at €4.99/month. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://etudy.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://etudy.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Étudy at 15.0 against Scale's 18.6. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Scale | Étudy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomas Fernandes | Benedikt Koch |
In-app purchases
Scale
No in-app purchases
Étudy
No in-app purchases









