Comparison

Practice Log vs My Classical Journal

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

Head to head
About

Practice Log

This app helps musicians build consistent practice habits with focused, organized, and measurable sessions. It supports intentional practice for any instrument, encouraging reflection on progress over time.

Highlights
  • Focused practice session timer
  • Built-in metronome
  • Accurate instrument tuner
  • Practice history and progress tracking
  • Weekly practice summaries
Features
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Practice Log is a practice journal for musicians: start the timer, record yourself, then listen back. • Session timer and recording Start with one tap. Record the whole session, then play it back on a waveform — drag to the part that went wrong and hear it again. Recordings stay on your device. • Metronome and tuner A metronome with custom accents, subdivisions, and progressive tempo training. A tuner for guitar, bass, ukulele, violin, viola and more, plus a chromatic mode. • Sheet music Add MusicXML scores to any exercise and pull them up while you play. • Spaced repetition Built on FSRS — suggestions are based on how memory actually fades, not just how long ago you practised something. • Practice videos Turn a recording into a vertical video with waveform and beat grid, ready to share. Or share the original audio when your teacher needs to hear the whole piece. • Progress you can see Practice time and streaks are tracked automatically, with weekly and monthly reviews. Export everything at any time — your data is yours. For anyone building a daily practice habit, and for players who want to look back seriously.

About

My Classical Journal

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My Classical Journal A beautifully designed journal created especially for the world of classical music. Whether you are a passionate listener, student, performer, teacher, or professional musician, My Classical Journal gives you a dedicated space to document your musical life; from concerts and recordings to practice sessions, reflections, repertoire, and discoveries. Unlike generic note-taking apps, My Classical Journal is designed specifically for classical music enthusiasts and musicians, combining elegant design with practical tools for listening, study, and professional development. Features Include: Create Journal Entries Capture: • Concert memories • Listening notes • Favourite recordings • Musical discoveries • Reflections and observations • Practice sessions • Repertoire notes Add: • Ratings • Moods • Tags • Venues • Performers • Personal notes I• mages and photos Practice & Professional Tools Enable optional professional features when needed: • Practice notes • Practice session tracking • Monthly practice statistics • Category breakdowns • Programming notes • Concert schedule planning Designed for: • Students • Teachers • Conservatoire musicians • Professional performers • Dedicated enthusiasts You can use the app purely as a listening journal, or unlock additional tools for study and professional work. Practice Statistics Track your progress over time with: • Daily totals • Monthly practice summaries • Practice category breakdowns • Visual monthly charts • Recent session history Private by Design Your journal remains yours. My Classical Journal: • does not require accounts • does not use advertising • does not track users • stores your journal locally on your device Backup & Export Keep your journal safe with: • Full backup export • Backup import and restore • PDF export support Designed for the Classical Music Community Created by a lifelong classical musician and listener, My Classical Journal was built from a deep understanding of the unique relationship musicians and listeners have with classical music; not simply as entertainment, but as a lifelong journey of study, discovery, memory, and emotional connection. Whether you are documenting a Mahler symphony, tracking your conservatoire practice sessions, recording thoughts after a concert, or simply preserving musical memories, My Classical Journal provides a calm and dedicated space for your musical life.

Screenshots

Practice Log4 screens
My Classical Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

Practice Log and My Classical Journal are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Practice Log versus My Classical Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPractice LogMy Classical Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTao HongImage and Music

In-app purchases

None

Practice Log

No in-app purchases

None

My Classical Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Practice Log free?
Practice Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Classical Journal free?
My Classical Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Practice Log or My Classical Journal have ads?
Neither Practice Log nor My Classical Journal shows ads.

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