Comparison

Scale vs Étudy

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

Head to head
About

Scale

Features
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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.

About

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

Screenshots

Scale4 screens
Étudy3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Scale versus Étudy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScaleÉtudy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomas FernandesBenedikt Koch

In-app purchases

None

Scale

No in-app purchases

None

Étudy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scale free?
Scale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Étudy free?
Étudy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scale or Étudy have ads?
Neither Scale nor Étudy shows ads.

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