Jebbio vs Cadence Chords
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Jebbio
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Jebbio β your reference for crafting solos, riffs, and melodies. Jebbio is a practical reference tool for guitarists who want to understand how chords and scales connect on the fretboard, and use that knowledge to create music. Built for guitar teachers, students, and self-taught players, Jebbio supports exploration and ear-based playing rather than step-by-step lessons or predefined licks. Choose the chord progression youβre playing or writing. Explore the keys and scales that fit your chords. See the notes on the fretboard, hear them, and explore freely at your own pace. Instead of running scales up and down, Jebbio helps you work with motifs, connect positions across the fretboard, and focus on phrasing, timing, and feel. Jebbio doesnβt tell you what to play. It gives you the tools to explore, understand, and create your own musical ideas.
Cadence Chords
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Cadence trains your musical ear. Learn to recognise, name and play back chords in short, addictive practice rounds that make you a little better every day. Whether you're just starting with music theory or sharpening skills you already have, Cadence builds the ability that matters most: hearing and understanding chords. PRACTICE MODES β’ By ear β hear a chord and name its root and quality. β’ By sight β watch the keys light up on the keyboard and identify the chord. β’ Root key β listen to a chord progression with a groove and work out the key. (Premium) β’ Play back β replay the chord you're shown using your microphone or the on-screen keyboard. (Premium) PIANO AND GUITAR Pick your instrument. Cadence plays real piano and guitar sounds and shows the correct shape on the keyboard or guitar diagram. AT YOUR LEVEL Choose which chord qualities you practise and whether sharps and flats appear. From simple major/minor to seventh and extended chords β you set the difficulty. STAY MOTIVATED Keep a daily streak going, earn XP for every correct answer and watch yourself improve. Set a daily reminder to turn practice into a habit. FREE & PREMIUM Practise every day for free. Cadence Premium (β¬4.99/month) removes the daily limit, unlocks every practice mode, removes ads, and gives you access to all upcoming features. New practice modes are always on the way. Start training today and build an ear you can rely on. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Jebbio at none against Cadence Chords's shown. Cadence Chords's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Jebbio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cadence Chords sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Jebbio ships an update every 6 weeks, Cadence Chords every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jebbio | Cadence Chords |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Klaas Damsma | Lich Software |
In-app purchases
Jebbio
- Pro Access$4.99
Cadence Chords
- Cadence Chords Premium$3.991 Month









