Matthew Garrison vs Realbook Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Matthew Garrison
Access a comprehensive archive of an artist's creative works, including albums, audio/video content, charts, scores, lessons, and live streams. This platform is continuously updated with new material.
- Archive of creative works
- Audio and video content
- Music charts and scores
- Lessons and live streams
- Continuously updated content
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This app contains a living and evolving archive of the creative works of Matthew Garrison. You will find past albums, new albums, audio and video content, music charts and scores, lessons and live streams all in one place that will be continuously updated as Matthew develops more content. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.garrisonjazz.com/terms-of-use.html
Realbook Master
This music app allows live performers to instantly transpose sheet music to any key. It supports various instruments and includes features for managing setlists and customizing the display. Ideal for musicians needing quick key changes on stage or in rehearsal.
- Transpose chords and melodies to all 12 keys
- Download sheet music from forum
- Lyrics On/Off
- Select transposing instruments (bass clef)
- Create and share setlists
- Export transposed sheet music as PDF
- MusicXML file support
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The sheet music app that understands real live musicians. Swipe up or down to change keys on the fly - because the show MUST GO ON! Built for any musicians who perform live. Whether you're on stage, in rehearsal, or playing at church, Realbook Master gives you the instant freedom. Features : 1) Transpose chords and melodies to all 12 keys by swiping the sheet music or using +/- buttons in the top toolbar 2) Download sheet music from the forum 3) Lyrics On/Off 4) Select transposing instruments (bass clef support) 5) Create and share setlists 6) Export transposed sheet music as PDF 7) MusicXML file support 8) Supports various themes, music fonts, and background modes Perfect for: - Jazz musicians who need quick key changes - Wind players tired of transposing manually - Church musicians managing large song libraries - Bassists who need proper clef and range - Any performer who values speed and flexibility on stage
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Matthew Garrison at Free against Realbook Master's $9.99. Matthew Garrison also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Realbook Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Matthew Garrison is free to download; Realbook Master costs $9.99 up front. Matthew Garrison sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Realbook Master asks for nothing beyond the download.
Matthew Garrison holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Matthew Garrison ships an update fortnightly, Realbook Master weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Matthew Garrison | Realbook Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ShapeShifter Lab Productions Inc | Sanghyun Park |
Customer experience
Matthew Garrison
Realbook Master
In-app purchases
Matthew Garrison
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$64.991 Year
Realbook Master
No in-app purchases
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