THE FEEL BOOK vs Open Studio Jazz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
THE FEEL BOOK
Practice jazz improvisation with recordings of world-class musicians. Hone your skills with a sophisticated rhythm section and access a growing library of transposable lead sheets. Experiment with advanced features like looping, transposition, and a 3-channel mixer to elevate your musical performance.
- Improvise with a professional rhythm section
- Isolate and study bass lines
- Sophisticated piano harmony
- Transposable lead sheets
- Advanced looping capabilities
- Variable tempo control
- 3-channel instrument mixer
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There is no substitute for the energy and interplay of performing live with world-class jazz heavyweights. But what if everyone had the opportunity to practice along with these very same musicians? To hone their skills with true masters of the art form? THE FEEL BOOK accomplishes this by bringing the greatest musicians on the planet to you. Set aside your robotic recreations and subpar tracks and come play with the greats today! - Improvise over a (super)human rhythm section - Improve your feel and creativity along with a top tier drummer’s ride cymbal. - Play along with (or even isolate and study) a perfectly crafted bass line. - Work over a pianist’s sophisticated harmony based on historical research of the ideal chord changes for each tune. - Carry an expanding library of transposable lead sheets put together by the pros on your smartphone, tablet or laptop The Feel Book transports you to New York and allows you to play with the best from the modern jazz scene while integrating advanced technical features like never before. -Advanced Looping capabilities -Transposition to practice in multiple keys -3 channel mixer to experiment with levels or mute instruments (great for drummers and bassists!) -Variable tempo, to practice slower or test your limits -Global transposition of lead sheets for Bb and Eb instruments Members will have access to the full library (adding at least 10 new tracks each month in a constantly expanding list!) featuring a wide range of styles played by the modern elite (players that have backed everyone from Michael Brecker to Roy Hargrove to Astrid Gilberto!) Players like Willie Jones III, Glenn Zaleski, Danton Boller, Ari Hoenig, Dave Kikoski, Colin Stranahan, Victor Gould, Joe Dyson, Matt Brewer, Rick Rosato, Kiyoshi Kitagawa, Duduka Fonseca, Helio Alves, and Gili Lopes AND MORE to come each month! THE FEEL BOOK - elevating the groove and swing of today’s musician to a new level.
Open Studio Jazz
This platform offers guided jazz education for all skill levels, featuring weekly lessons on real jazz standards and pathways for practice. Learn from renowned jazz musicians and track your progress across devices.
- Weekly new jazz standard lessons
- Guided practice pathways
- Courses by legendary jazz musicians
- Progress tracking across devices
- Beginner to advanced levels
- Full library of technique, theory, and improvisation courses
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Living a musical life is not a finish line, it is something you build into your days. Open Studio is the jazz education platform for players who want to play better and enjoy the process, wherever they are: beginner, intermediate, or advanced, on any instrument. A clear home for wherever you are in your playing Open Studio gives beginner, intermediate, and advanced players their own dedicated learning dashboard. Instead of guessing where to start or what comes next, you open the app and see your path laid out in front of you. New piano lessons every week, built around real jazz standards - Our instructors add new lessons every week, built around the songs jazz musicians actually play. You are learning through real repertoire from day one, not abstract exercises disconnected from the music you love. Guided practice, without the overwhelm - Jazz has a lot to learn: theory, technique, repertoire, improvisation. Open Studio's guided pathways solve the question every player asks: "What should I practice next?" Each lesson connects to the next, so your practice time has direction instead of guesswork. Learn from real jazz musicians - Our courses are taught by professional jazz musicians and educators, covering everything from foundational technique to advanced improvisation, including Ron Carter (bass), Emmet Cohen (piano), Peter Martin (piano), Adam Maness (piano), Aaron Parks (piano), Larry Goldings (piano), Fred Hersch (piano), Sean Jones (trumpet), Dianne Reeves (vocals) and more. Practice on your schedule, wherever you are - The Open Studio app puts your lessons, courses, and practice pathways in your pocket. Pick up a session on the train, before a gig, or during a quiet ten minutes at home. Your progress travels with you. Built for the long term - We do not believe in shortcuts or overnight mastery. Jazz is a lifelong pursuit, and Open Studio is built to support you at every stage of it, from your first chord voicings to your first solo you are proud of. Open Studio membership includes: - Weekly new lessons built around real jazz standards - Guided Practice Sessions and Skill Pathways for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players - A full library of courses across technique, theory, and improvisation - Specialized courses taught by legendary jazz musicians - Progress that stays with you across devices Whether you are picking up an instrument for the first time or you have been playing for decades, Open Studio is here to help you live a musical life, one practice session at a time. START YOUR FREE TRIAL Start your 14-day free trial today and get full access to piano, bass, guitar, drums and more. Try it risk free. If Open Studio isn't right for you, you're covered by our 90-day satisfaction guarantee. Download the app and start today. Terms of Use: https://www.openstudiojazz.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.openstudiojazz.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
THE FEEL BOOK and Open Studio Jazz both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Open Studio Jazz's written reviews are positive against 71% of THE FEEL BOOK's. Open Studio Jazz also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). THE FEEL BOOK's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 9). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. THE FEEL BOOK sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Open Studio Jazz sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Open Studio Jazz holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: THE FEEL BOOK has 57 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of THE FEEL BOOK's written reviews are positive against 100% of Open Studio Jazz's.
THE FEEL BOOK ships an update every 2 weeks, Open Studio Jazz every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | THE FEEL BOOK | Open Studio Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (57 ratings) | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 2XJ VENTURES LLC | Open Studio Network LLC |
Customer experience
THE FEEL BOOK
Open Studio Jazz
In-app purchases
THE FEEL BOOK
- Monthly subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Quarterly Subscription7 Days trial$16.493 Months
- Annual Subscription14 Days trial$47.901 Year
Open Studio Jazz
- Open Studio (Monthly)14 Days trial$39.001 Month
- Open Studio Pro (Monthly)$97.001 Month
- Open Studio (Annual)14 Days trial$390.001 Year
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- Open Studio Pro (Annual)$559.991 Year
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