# THE FEEL BOOK vs RealPlay

The clearest difference is rating: RealPlay at 4.8 against THE FEEL BOOK's 4.4. RealPlay also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (176 vs 58). THE FEEL BOOK's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. THE FEEL BOOK sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and RealPlay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RealPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 176 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of THE FEEL BOOK's written reviews are positive against 73% of RealPlay's.

THE FEEL BOOK ships an update every 2 weeks, RealPlay every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | THE FEEL BOOK | RealPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-feel-book/id6746460341/reviews) | **[4.8 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realplay/id6760606889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **176** |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **73.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 73 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [2XJ VENTURES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815547217) | [RealPlay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885286626) |

## What reviewers say

### THE FEEL BOOK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-feel-book/id6746460341)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $16.49 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $47.90 | per year |


### RealPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realplay/id6760606889)

Practice music with authentic backing tracks performed by professional musicians. Customize tempo, key, and mix for focused learning. Features over 100 standard chord progressions with an expanding library.

**Highlights:** Authentic backing tracks, 100+ standard chord progressions, Real-time tempo adjustment, Instrument isolation and mixing, Instant transposition to all keys

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RealPlay Pro Monthly | $3.29 | per month |
| RealPlay Pro Yearly | $21.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is THE FEEL BOOK free?

THE FEEL BOOK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RealPlay free?

RealPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, THE FEEL BOOK or RealPlay?

RealPlay is rated higher. THE FEEL BOOK averages 4.4 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while RealPlay averages 4.8 from 176 ratings.

### Do THE FEEL BOOK or RealPlay have ads?

Neither THE FEEL BOOK nor RealPlay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, THE FEEL BOOK or RealPlay?

THE FEEL BOOK ships an update every 2 weeks, and RealPlay every 5 days. Most recently, THE FEEL BOOK was updated on November 12, 2026 and RealPlay on November 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*