# RiffTube vs Makes Progress

The clearest difference is ads: Makes Progress at none against RiffTube's shown. RiffTube's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RiffTube sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Makes Progress sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RiffTube | Makes Progress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Size | 76 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Strive, Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669148658) | [Hammer of the Gods Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450705155) |

## What reviewers say

### RiffTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifftube/id6756945989)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Go Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Buy me some picks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me some strings | $9.99 | one-time |
| Go Pro! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a capo | $19.99 | one-time |


### Makes Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makes-progress/id6758931213)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Makes Progress - Full (Annual) | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RiffTube free?

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

### Is Makes Progress free?

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

### Do RiffTube or Makes Progress have ads?

RiffTube shows ads; Makes Progress does not.

### Which is updated more often, RiffTube or Makes Progress?

RiffTube ships an update weekly, and Makes Progress weekly. Most recently, RiffTube was updated on September 8, 2026 and Makes Progress on September 28, 2026.

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