Comparison

THE FEEL BOOK vs Onsemble

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

Onsemble

This app allows musicians to record, create, and build performances together. Users can start their own musical parts, invite others to collaborate, or join existing projects to add their unique sound. It's a platform for creating shared music videos and connecting with other artists.

Highlights
  • Record audio and video
  • Collaborate on tracks
  • Mix parts and adjust layouts
  • Create polished music videos
  • Discover musician performances
  • Learn from pro tips
  • Join creative challenges
Features
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Onsemble is a music collaboration app where your favorite musicians record, create, and build performances together. Start with your own part, invite others to collaborate, or jump into an existing Onsemble and add your sound. Whether you sing, play guitar, keys, drums, bass, or another instrument, Onsemble gives creators a simple way to turn individual performances into shared music videos. Create music with others: • Record audio and video directly in the app • Collaborate by adding your own track to another creator’s Onsemble • Mix your parts, adjust layouts, and create polished music videos • Save drafts while you work, then publish when you’re ready • Discover performances from other musicians in the feed Learn and get inspired: • Watch pro tips from musicians and educators • Explore app tips to learn how Onsemble works • Follow creators, teachers, and artists • Join challenges and create contest entries • Find new songs, ideas, and collaborators Onsemble is built for musicians who want more than scrolling. It is a place to create, contribute, learn, and connect through real performances. Record your part. Add to the music. Build an Onsemble. Terms of Use (EULA): https://onsemble.app/terms/

Screenshots

THE FEEL BOOK4 screens
Onsemble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Onsemble at 5.0 against THE FEEL BOOK's 4.4. Onsemble also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). THE FEEL BOOK's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 5) and chart position (#174 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. THE FEEL BOOK sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Onsemble sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Onsemble holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: THE FEEL BOOK has 55 ratings behind it against 5, 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 Onsemble's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

THE FEEL BOOK ships an update every 2 weeks, Onsemble weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
THE FEEL BOOK versus Onsemble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTHE FEEL BOOKOnsemble
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (55 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#174 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB66 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer2XJ VENTURES LLCOnsemble Ventures, LLC

Customer experience

THE FEEL BOOK

All ratings51 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral6.7%
Negative22.2%

Onsemble

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

THE FEEL BOOK

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription7 Days trial$16.493 Months
  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$47.901 Year
2 purchases

Onsemble

Subscriptions2
  • Onsemble Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Onsemble Premium Yearly$149.991 Year

Questions

Is THE FEEL BOOK free?
THE FEEL BOOK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Onsemble free?
Onsemble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, THE FEEL BOOK or Onsemble?
Onsemble is rated higher. THE FEEL BOOK averages 4.4 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Onsemble averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do THE FEEL BOOK or Onsemble have ads?
Neither THE FEEL BOOK nor Onsemble shows ads.
Which is updated more often, THE FEEL BOOK or Onsemble?
THE FEEL BOOK ships an update every 2 weeks, and Onsemble weekly. Most recently, THE FEEL BOOK was updated on October 30, 2026 and Onsemble on October 24, 2026.

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